Josh Taylor averaged 6.1 landed punches per round while Jack Catterall averaged 10 punches landed per round. Catterall landed 39 jabs over 12 rounds to Taylor’s 16 jabs. Catterall landed 81 power punches, and Taylor landed 57.
Glasgow, Scotland - For the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF junior welterweight titles, Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs) had to overcome the first knockdown of his career to win a razor-close twelve round split decision over mandatory challenger Jack Catterall (26-1, 13 KOs).
There were many observers who felt Taylor was very fortunate to walk away with the world titles.
The scores were 113-112 for Catterall, 114-111 for Taylor, and 113-112 for Taylor.
