Fuming Josh Taylor branded Jack Catterall "a clown" because the champions went on the offensive over harm digs.
The undisputed light-welterweight champion grew to become solely the fifth boxer ever to concurrently maintain all 4 belts after defeating Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas final yr.
He had been set for a homecoming battle towards Catterall on December 2021 at the Hydro, however the battle was pushed attributable to a coaching knock.
A knee ligament harm has disrupted preparation for the conflict - however the Tartan Twister rubbished any claims that he was dodging El Gato.
In a heated face-off on Sky Sports activities, Taylor held nothing again earlier than their Glasgow bout stating : "You have not boxed wherever close to the extent I've boxed at. You've got in all probability not fought, or sparred with, anybody at world stage on the minute.
"You are not prepared and you do not actually imagine you possibly can win this battle."
Catterall sniped again with: "You're the one who postponed the battle."
The Scots boxing legend instantly clapped again: "I had accidents mate, I am not going to enter a battle with an harm."
Catterall shrugging: (Sighs) "Accidents..."
Taylor continued: "Do you need to battle an injured Josh Taylor and have me with an excuse saying 'he fought an injured Josh Taylor'?"
Catterall chimed in: "Have you ever received an harm?"
Taylor went on: "This time I am absolutely match and you have no probability, so why are you making an attempt to make an excuse?"
Catterall, on the again foot, stated: "I am simply saying you postponed the battle..."
Taylor shouted again: "As a result of I used to be injured, you clown."
A sheepish Catterall added: "Alright, alright."