Former undisputed junior welterweight world champion Josh Taylor is hoping to set things right with a long-awaited rematch with domestic rival Jack Catterall.

Taylor, 33-years-old, has been out of the ring since losing a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision to Teofimo Lopez last June. The loss cost him his final world title, with the other three being vacated after refusing to satisfy mandatory orders.

Back in January of 2022, Taylor won a controversial twelve round split decision over Catterall.

The Scottish boxer believes his momentum was affected when the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world - and created a near one-year layoff for Taylor. Since 2020, Taylor has only seen action once a year.

"I was coming into my prime after the [Regis] Prograis fight and then everything got cut right down. I felt all my momentum got chopped down and I'm looking to get back to more activity. I'll hopefully box three times this year and get the world titles back in my hands," Taylor told BBC Scotland.

Taylor explains that Catterall's promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom, made offers to stage a rematch.

However, Taylor indicates that Hearn didn't offer enough money to make the second fight a reality.

"Hopefully, that's the one we're trying to get done," Taylor said. "I just want to shut a lot of people up and put that bad performance [against Catterall] to bed, and put that doubt to bed.

"They did put in an offer but my promoters didn't put it to me. They said 'we've had an offer and said no'. They told me it was just about an 80% pay cut. They came back with another offer which was essentially the same offer but taking away the American rights. Which means they were giving me the same money but my promoter would have to put in the rest of the money for their show.

"I just want to fight. And Eddie Hearn is in interviews saying it's a big fight, a huge fight. So it's like you've got to be realistic about what you're going to pay the fighters. I'm waiting for all that to be sorted out. I really want to get that one done first and see what's happening with fights further down the line."