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Bob Arum criticized the scorecards for the Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall rematch, calling them a "disgrace" and insisting Taylor won. Despite Arum's view, Catterall was widely seen as the deserved winner, with even his promoter Eddie Hearn acknowledging the scores were too wide but agreeing with the outcome. The controversy follows a previous contentious decision in their first fight.
Jack Catterall avenged his previous loss to Josh Taylor with a unanimous decision win, but promoter Bob Arum erupted over the scorecards, calling them a disgrace and arguing that Taylor deserved the victory. Despite the controversy, Eddie Hearn agreed that Catterall was the rightful winner. Catterall expressed disappointment that no titles were on the line but felt vindicated by the win.
Jack Catterall defeated Josh Taylor by unanimous decision in their junior welterweight rematch in Leeds, avenging his controversial loss from 2022. Despite the judges' scores favoring Catterall, the decision sparked controversy, with some, including promoter Bob Arum, criticizing the scoring. Both fighters delivered a gripping 12-round bout, with Catterall ultimately controlling the pace and landing cleaner shots to secure the victory.
Jack Catterall defeated Josh Taylor in a thrilling rematch with a unanimous decision after 12 rounds of intense action. Cheavon Clarke overcame a slow start to knock out Ellis Zorro and win the British cruiserweight title. Paddy Donovan maintained his undefeated record by stopping Lewis Ritson in the ninth round, though he showed areas needing improvement.
Teofimo Lopez defeated Josh Taylor to become the lineal champ and the fighter to beat at 140 pounds, serving notice to the junior welterweight division that he's still an elite fighter and is now calling the shots in perhaps boxing's deepest weight classes. With a wealth of options at his disposal, including a long-awaited fight with Devin Haney, Lopez is now the division's king and the rightful No. 1 boxer in the division.
Teofimo Lopez, the 25-year-old boxer, announced his retirement after winning the WBO belt from Josh Taylor in a 12-round fight. Lopez stated that he is "retired at the top" and thanked boxing for the amazing life it has provided him. However, many believe that this may be a bargaining tactic to acquire bigger purses, and calls for a bout with Devin Haney have already begun circulating in boxing's social media circles.
Teofimo Lopez won the fight against Josh Taylor, but two of the judges nearly scored it as a majority draw. Judge Benoit Roussel scored the fight 117-111 for Lopez, while Judges Steve Gray and Joseph Pasquale both had the bout 115-113 for Lopez. Lopez had to win the 12th round to avoid a majority draw. The fight was not as close as the scorecards suggested, and Taylor had no argument to be that close to leaving with the WBO belt.
Teofimo Lopez defeated Josh Taylor via unanimous decision in a highly anticipated boxing match at Madison Square Garden. The fight was close in the early rounds, but Lopez took control in the middle rounds and dominated the later rounds. Taylor was unable to mount a comeback and Lopez was declared the winner with scores of 115-113, 115-113, and 117-111.
Teofimo Lopez defeated Josh Taylor to take the WBO 140 lb title in New York. Boxing pros praised Lopez's performance, with some taking digs at his behavior. Lopez's old rival George Kambosos Jr congratulated him but also took a little dig at him. Former fighter turned pundit Matthew Macklin said Lopez is a fighter who will be at his best against the best opponents. Promoter Lou DiBella praised Lopez's team for knowing who was winning the fight.
Teofimo Lopez dominated Josh Taylor in a unanimous decision victory for the WBO super lightweight title at Madison Square Garden. Despite concerns about his mental state and personal life, Lopez overwhelmed Taylor with his punching power and smart boxing. Lopez apologized for his previous comments about wanting to kill Taylor in the ring and proved that he still has what it takes to be a top fighter.
Josh Taylor and Teófimo López faced off in a junior welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden. López dominated the fight, beating Taylor to the punch and countering him effectively. Taylor struggled to figure out López's style and was hurt in the fourth round. López won the fight by unanimous decision, becoming the new WBO junior welterweight champion.
WBO junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor faces Teofimo Lopez Jr. in a highly anticipated boxing match at Madison Square Garden. Taylor, a natural 140-pound fighter, has beaten Regis Prograis, Jose Ramirez, and Ivan Baranchyk. Lopez, a former unified lightweight champ, is fighting in the division for only the third time. Both fighters have expressed genuine dislike for each other and have engaged in social media banter leading up to the fight. The match can be watched on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.
Former unified champions Josh Taylor and Teófimo López will face off in a 12-round showdown for Taylor's WBO junior welterweight title at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters have experienced lengthy spells of inactivity and performances short of their heightened standards, but a restoration of luster is one big result away. The fight has been marred by a rancorous build-up, with López making explicit threats to take Taylor's life. The opening bell can't come soon enough for both fighters, who are motivated to return to the sport's biggest stages.
Ahead of their title bout at Madison Square Garden, junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor and former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez have traded threats. Lopez has vowed to end Taylor's life, while Taylor plans to punish Lopez for his "completely distasteful" comments. The fighters are staying at different hotels, and added security was present at the news conference to prevent a physical altercation. Taylor, who vacated three of his four titles, is looking to make a statement in his first bout since his controversial split decision over Jack Catterall in February 2022.
Teofimo Lopez's recent comments about wanting to kill his opponent Josh Taylor in their upcoming boxing match are inappropriate and disturbing. Boxing is a sport, and there is nothing entertaining or reasonable about such comments. If Lopez is suffering from mental health issues, he needs help, and if he thinks it's funny or intimidating, he needs to be made to stop. This raises concerns about his fitness to fight and calls for attention to mental health and safety in boxing.