Who did Jack Catterall lose to?

Jack Catterall is a professional British boxer from Chorley in Lancashire who competes at light welterweight. Nicknamed "El Gato," Catterall has a reputation for being a technical southpaw with a high ring IQ. Turning pro in 2012, he has put together a fantastic record of 29-1-0 as of October 22, 2024, marked by wins against the likes of Ohara Davies, Josh Taylor, and Jorge Linares, showcasing technical prowess and adaptability.

Catterall's career was catapulted into the limelight when he challenged for a world title against Josh Taylor in February 2022. However, he controversially lost by a split decision, with fans and boxing media upset with this decision. However, Catterall avenged this loss in 2024, when he convincingly outboxed Josh Taylor in their rematch and won the bout via a unanimous decision on May 25, 2024. The British pugilist's next outing is against Regis Prograis on October 26, 2024.

Jack Catterall Losses

Jack Catterall has only lost once in his professional boxing career (29-1-0 as of October 22, 2024 ). The loss came against Josh Taylor in their first fight on February 26, 2022. Catterall and Taylor engaged in a scrappy, tactical battle filled with clinches, warnings, and momentum shifts. Catterall, fighting as a southpaw, started sharper, landing crisp jabs and counters, while Taylor relied on aggression and body shots. The bout was marred by excessive holding, with both fighters repeatedly warned for fouls, including punches to the back of the head.

Catterall’s knockdown of Taylor in the eighth round was pivotal, though Taylor rallied with pressure and bodywork in later rounds. A controversial 10th round saw Catterall docked a point for holding, with Taylor also penalized in the 11th for post-round misconduct. Ultimately, the judges delivered a split decision in Taylor's favor, despite many feeling Catterall had done enough to win. Official cards read 112-113, 114-111, and 113-112 for Taylor.