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Josh Taylor offers Jack Catterall rematch after watching controversial fight

Josh Taylor insists he DID beat Jack Catterall after watching the fight back - but is willing to fight his British rival again.

Catterall appeared to have done enough to beat Taylor in Glasgow last weekend and to dethrone the undisputed super-lightweight world champion.

But two of the three ringside judges disagreed and Taylor clung on to his four belts.

The Scot insisted then, as he does now, that he won the fight and that he will move up to welterweight, where is willing to face Catterall for a second time.

"I have taken a few days for some well-earnt time with my family after not seeing them for a few months," he wrote on Instagram. "I’ve had a chance to watch the fight back. First and foremost, I want to congratulate Jack Catterall on a great fight. He rose to the occasion and fought a valiant fight. However, I believe I won a very close fight.

Josh Taylor was given the nod over Jack Catterall (Action Images via Reuters)

"Many fans believe Jack deserved the decision, and that’s fine. We both went in there and fought our guts out for 12 rounds… but the personal attacks on myself and especially my family are disgusting and uncalled for.

"My days at 140 are numbered. My future is at welterweight. Jack Catterall deserves another title shot, and as soon as possible.

"I’ve never ducked a challenge in my career, and I’d be happy to fight Jack again, but it would have to be at welterweight. Jack is a great sportsman, a helluva fighter, and deserves every bit of the admiration he’s been receiving.

"I want to thank my family, my team, the fans who packed The OVO Hydro, and everyone who watched on Sky Sports, ESPN+, and around the world.

How did you score the fight? Let us know in the comment section below

"Fighting as the undisputed champion on Scottish soil was a dream come true, but I’m only getting started. I’ll be back and better than ever, this time ready to conquer the welterweight division."

Taylor was awarded the fight by judges Ian John Lewis and Victor Loughlin while Howard Foster gave Catterall the nod by one round.

The British Boxing Board of Control have confirmed they will investigate the scoring.

General Secretary Robert Smith told the BBC: "My initial thoughts, hand on heart, I thought Jack nicked it, but it was a close fight with some of the rounds going backwards and forwards," he said. "I don't think it was robbery.

"With regard to the scores, Howard and Victor I can understand, because it was tight. I am very surprised at Ian's score and I will tell you now we will be investigating the scorecard."

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