Ahead of their May 25 rematch, some time after a controversial decision in their first meeting, Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall sit down for a face-to-face chat. On the DAZN show, the two fighters discuss the path to continuing, their feelings for each other and why they both believe this time will be different.

Catterall finally gets his rematch with Taylor

“It’s a relief that the fight is now signed. We’ve had him cornered for two years and we’re in a position where we’ve got a date and a venue set so we can make it happen.

Catterall on why the rematch took so long

I think first of all we had a rematch lined up, he got hurt, vacated all the belts, and then he went and boxed Lopez. I think Josh has ambitions to fight your Crawfords and Spences, but now he realizes I’m his biggest fight now.

Taylor on the apparent hatred between Catterall and himself

“There’s no hate. I don’t hate him, I don’t know that I hate him. But he’s said a lot of things over the years that have caused some resentment. He’s not a guy I’d sit down and have a beer with. He doesn’t like me, I don’t like him, so it’s a neat slate for me.

Catterall on her feelings for Taylor

“Hate is a forceful word but we’ve got two different characters and there’s a whole narrative to that about England v Scotland. Yes, it’s a good rivalry and it’s entertaining but it’s just me v Josh and I don’t think he’s a nice guy, he’s not someone I’d shake hands with and have a pint with. We don’t see eye to eye, we’re not friends and we’re going to fight and that’s what I’m most excited about – to be able to put the gloves on and dust him off.”

Taylor believes Catterall can’t do better in the rematch and expects his fight to be even better

“I think it’s quite obvious [that I have the ability to perform better]. It is clear from my previous performances, titles and awards. I did 100 things better.

“I think his style and the way he’s boxing – he’s doing enough to try and win – the other guys coming in now are good fighters and they’ve got him covered no problem. I don’t think he’ll be a world champion. He’ll be almost a man in British boxing.”

PBC’s June 15 show, Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin/David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, seems to be progressing. Salvador Rodriguez announced yesterday that Carlos Adames will make his inaugural defense of the WBC middleweight title against Terrell Gausha Héctor Guzmán of Frases de Boxeo told Julius Julianis today that former WBA super lightweight champion Alberto Puello will face Gary Antoine Russell.

It’s fitting that after a sporadic burst of respect when they finally got rid of Jermall Charlo and moved Adames (23-1, 18 KOs), the WBC immediately returned to its false status quo. Career super welterweight Gausha (24-3-1, 12 KOs) hasn’t fought since he stopped KeAndrae Leatherwood just over the middleweight limit last November, but he magically climbed out of the top 15 at 154 at No. He’s ranked 10th out of 160 in the latest WBC rankings.

Honestly, it’s pathetic, but I think Adames has to get in the ring one way or another.

The fight between Puello (22-0, 10 KO) and Russell (17-0, 17 KO) will be much more engaging. Puello was stripped of his title in 2022 after failing a drug test. but he got a lenient sentence after he proved that he had been taking a virility drug and returned to action last December, defeating highly capable pressure fighter Batyr Akhmedov for the belt, making him a solid opponent for the talented but sporadic Russell.

During yesterday’s press conference to conclude this weekend’s fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos in Perth, both fighters took to the stage to discuss the fight. Kambosos made some bold statements about ending Lomachenko’s career, while Loma was much more reserved in what he had to say. Check out some clips below and the full video in the link above.

Kambosos on how he sees his fight with Lomachenko

“I think you’ve seen how incredibly sincere I am, and Lou has been, too. I’m not going to sit here and make a substantial fuss and move on. Lomachenko, you can’t fault the guy in terms of who he is as a person and the fighter he is, but I’m incredibly confident. I get that confidence from my preparation. I had a great training camp.

“When I beat Lomachenko, there will be no more path for him to go through, so it will be a retirement for him.”

Kambosos on Expecting Knockout Over Lomachenko

“I truly believe in it, the way I spar, the way I fire up every engine, the speed that I have – he’s never seen that kind of speed, explosive power and will, my heart, the desire for me to win this fight. I’ve prepared incredibly difficult for this fight and I’ve left no stone unturned, so you’ll see on Sunday.”

Lomachenko announces Knockout and Subsequent Retirement on Kambosos

“I’ve heard this not for the first time. But you know, it’s not a surprise to me and we’ll see what happens on Sunday at 12. See you in the ring.”

Lomachenko on what advantage he has over Kambosos

“Listen, I’ve been in this sport too long, we’re two professionals and we know boxing, we know boxing strategy and it’s going to be very, very engaging for both sides. It’s going to be very, very engaging for all the boxing fans and I wish both of them the best of luck.”