Josh Taylor admits Jack Catterall trilogy fight is an 'option' as he sets timescale on ring return

Josh Taylor has his sights set on a trilogy with Jack Catterall and believes he can become a world champion again.

The Prestonpans boxer - who reigned as undisputed light-welterweight champion of the world between 2021 and 2022 - is currently on a two-fight losing streak, following up his defeat to American star Teofimo Lopez last year with a loss to rival Catterall in their highly anticipated rematch back in April.

Taylor had previously claimed a controversial points decision victory in his first meeting with the Englishman two and a half years ago at the Hydro in Glasgow, but Catterall was able to get his revenge by outpointing the 2014 Commonwealth gold medallist in Manchester. However, Taylor still firmly believes his hand should have been raised, and with the grudge match now level at 1-1, reckons that a third showdown makes sense.

Speaking to the Edinburgh Evening News, he said: "I still think a third fight would be really interesting. I beat him the first time and was heavily criticised for it. And then with the second, I don't care what anyone says, I felt I won that fight too. So, if it was to happen a third time, I'd put on a devastating performance and knock the guy out. I think it will always be there as an option."

The 33-year-old has come to the end of his contract with US promotional heavyweights Top Rank and is now hoping to land a deal with one of the UK's leading promoters who can help him reach the pinnacle of the sport once again. "It's coming to an end (with Top Rank( I think," he added. "It's looking like I'm going to go elsewhere.

"But Top Rank have been absolutely amazing. They have looked after me really well, paid me well and there's been no hassle, or hidden surprises. They have been