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Mark Pirie

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall postponed as 'gutted' Tartan Tornado suffers training injury

"Gutted" Josh Taylor has been forced to postpone his blockbuster title fight due to injury.

The undisputed light-welterweight champion became only the fifth boxer ever to simultaneously hold all four belts after defeating Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas earlier this year.

He had been set for a homecoming fight against Jack Catterall on December 18 at the Hydro.

However, the fight has now been pushed back due to an injury picked up by the Tartan Tornado.

A knee ligament injury has disrupted preparation for the clash, leading to it now being pushed back.

The Scots boxing hero insists he wants to be in top condition before fighting in front of the Glasgow crowd.

Taylor said: “I’m gutted I won’t be able to defend my title on December 18 as originally planned, but I wanted to make sure I was 100 per cent healthy to give my incredible fans the show they deserve.

“This homecoming has been a long time in the making, and it will be worth the wait. I will see everyone on February 26.”

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