A victory over Josh Taylor this Saturday might secure Catterall a long-awaited world title fight. They will meet at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, more than two years after Taylor controversially retained the undisputed super lightweight title against Catterall in a split decision.
Promoted by Matchroom, Catterall has his sights set on the IBF champion Subriel Matias and potentially fighting with Devin Haney. He remains undeterred by the absence of a title on the line in his rematch with Taylor.
"I want to prove myself and fight the best. If this is the fight and victory that I need to put myself one step closer to the world titles, then game on."
Catterall has spent the last two years honing his skills and maturing both in and out of the ring. He is confident that now is his time to shine.
"I’ve been doing a lot of developing and I think it’s my time now to prove that I do belong in these big fights. Once I beat Josh I’ll go on and win a world title."
Taylor, according to Catterall, had aspirations to move up to 147 pounds and challenge for world titles there, but circumstances have forced him to face Catterall again.
"His biggest fight is me," Catterall claimed. "I know that he’s my biggest fight, I can accept that, but for him I think it’s frustrating that he can’t go up and fight [Terence] Crawford etc., so he’s got to fight me."
With fierce determination, Catterall is ready to settle the score and move closer to his dream of becoming a world champion.
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