Josh Taylor reveals Jack Catterall rematch sacrifice as champ explains why he switched trainers

Josh Taylor insists he gave up three of his world title belts to put the record straight against bitter rival Jack Catterall.

The super Scot is close to sealing the deal for a rematch with the Englishman following his controversial points win earlier this year. Light welterweight king Taylor has held on to his WBO crown but released his IBF, WBA and WBC straps after opting for another Catterall showdown rather than taking mandatory defences.

The Tartan Tornado took flak after the first fight but is determined to end any debate over his reign with the foes expected to collide in Glasgow early in 2023. Taylor said: “I'm the champion, I still did have all the belts. I've let go of three of them to make this fight happen. I think it will most likely be back in Scotland, we're not really sure on the timeline but it's looking like it's going to be next. I've got absolutely no doubt that I can stop him and I've got absolutely no doubt that I'm going to beat him, and beat him really well this time. I'm going to really, really do a good number on him.

“I just feel that on my A-game he gets nowhere near me. I am very confident in a really good performance this time. I feel good and I feel nice and sharp, and this time I've got the motivation. I never had the motivation, the drive, the determination and the focus last time.

"I prepared miserably and it told in the performance, so this time around there's none of that. There's no lack of motivation or lack of focus, it's completely dialled in, so I'm looking forward to getting into it.”

Undisputed champ Taylor – who also has an option to fight 135lbs king Teofimo Lopez – will have a new approach hooking up with trainer Joe McNally after two years with Ben Davison. The champion,