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Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall Grudge Rematch Planned for 2024 Following Catterall's Victory Over Jorge Linares

Catterall calls out Taylor after decisive victory over Linares, aiming for grudge rematch to settle their intense personal feud; Promoter Eddie Hearn to start discussions with Taylor's Top Rank representatives.

  • Jack Catterall, who recently achieved a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Linares, has called for a grudge rematch to settle his longstanding feud with Josh Taylor, planned for 2024.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that discussions with Taylor's Top Rank representatives will begin soon for the rematch, believed to be the 'right fight for both fighters' after their controversial first bout in 2022.
  • Taylor, who lost his WBO title to Teofimo Lopez in June 2023, has hinted at the possibility of moving up a weight division, sparking uncertainty about the rematch with Catterall.
  • Despite having the chance to face WBC belt holder Regis Prograis or Devin Haney, Catterall is likely to choose a rematch with Taylor instead, considering their intense personal rivalry.
  • Both Taylor and Catterall have repeatedly clashed verbally on social media, with Taylor criticizing Catterall's performance against Linares and Catterall retorting that Taylor's comments have made their conflict personal.
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