Taylor v Catterall: What the experts said about controversial split decision

“I’m embarrassed, I’m promoting this event. I love this sport and we try to keep our integrity, but tonight is really difficult. That’s heart-breaking for Jack.”

“It's difficult to put into words how we feel. You're talking about a kid who has worked all his life for that moment.

“He waited three years for that opportunity. He did the right thing for boxing on the promise he would get the opportunity.

“He beat the champion in his own backyard and gets absolutely robbed.

“Think about the message that sends. My son will think: 'why should I get into boxing.

“It was snatched away. It's disgusting. He is absolutely heartbroken.”

“I’m the proudest Scotsman in history but Jack Catterall was just robbed of a world title there in Scotland. Can’t believe I’m saying that but it have to be honest.”

"I am so surprised. I gave Josh Taylor four rounds. That was it. I can't believe it and I feel so sorry for Jack Catterall. It's decisions like this which turn casual fans off. Josh Taylor did not win that fight."

“I love and respect Josh but it wasn't his night."

“Love Taylor but what a terrible decision against Jack Catterall. The judges should be embarrassed.”