Bob Arum blasts judges after Josh Taylor’s rematch loss to Jack Catterall

In a shocking turn of events in the boxing world, Josh Taylor (right) suffered a defeat in his highly anticipated rematch with Jack Catterall. The bout took place in Leeds, England, and ended with Catterall emerging victorious by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the fight 117-111, 117-111, and 116-113 in his favor.

The first encounter between Taylor and Catterall was mired in controversy, with Taylor winning by split decision despite many observers believing Catterall had performed better in the ring. This time around, Catterall left no doubt as he dominated the early stages of the fight, although Taylor managed to mount a comeback in the later rounds.

The aftermath of the match saw legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum expressing his disbelief at the judges’ decision, declaring that he would never bring an American fighter to England under the current British scoring system. Arum’s fiery post-fight comments were met with boos from the crowd, as he vehemently argued that Taylor had been the true winner of the fight.

Despite the disappointment of the loss, Taylor himself acknowledged Catterall’s victory and called for a trilogy fight to settle the score once and for all. The Scottish boxer had previously lost his undisputed junior welterweight title to Teofimo Lopez and was looking to reclaim his status as the top fighter in the division.

With CompuBox statistics showing a relatively close fight in terms of punch output, Taylor and Catterall both demonstrated their skills in the ring, leaving fans eager for a potential third showdown between the two warriors. The intense rivalry between Taylor and Catterall adds another chapter to the storied history of the sport of boxing, keeping fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what comes next.