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Graeme Young

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall in heated weigh in after challenger grabs the champ by the neck

Scotland's boxing superstar Josh Taylor weighed in at 140lbs for his unified light-welterweight world championship clash with Jack Catterall.

And the pair engaged in a fiery staredown as the challenger grabbed the man he is aiming to dethrone by the neck

The Englishman also made the limit and the mouthwatering contest is set as the Tartan Tornado defends all his belts.

Catterall's trainer Jamie Moore is convinced his charge can produce a boxing masterclass and leave Glasgow's Hydro victorious.

But the oddsmakers reckon an away win is a long shot despite his unbeaten record.

But Taylor says not so fast and is adamant the challenger is feeling the heat ahead of the biggest night of his life against one of the best fighters in the world.

The Scottish fight icon isn't looking ahead but knows multi-million mega fights against the likes of Terence Crawford and Errol Spence lie in wait at welterweight.

The stakes couldn't be he higher and Record Sport will covering every blow in our LIVE blog.

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