Josh Taylor slams 'disgusting' personal attacks on his family after Jack Catterall fight controversy

Scottish boxer Josh Taylor has hit out at "disgusting" private assaults on him and his household within the wake of his controversial victory towards Jack Catterall.

The Prestonpans puncher received on a break up determination towards Chorley's Catterall on the Hydro on Saturday evening.

However many struggle followers believed it was the Englishman who deserved the win and Taylor's 5 belts.

On Monday the British Boxing Board of Management launched a brief assertion to point they "might be investigating the scoring of this contest and can advise accordingly."

Taylor maintains his post-match stance that he received an in depth however truthful struggle whereas Catterall argues his "goals" have been stolen in Glasgow.

And if a rematch is to occur, Taylor is adamant that should be within the welterweight division as he referred to as for the abuse to finish.

In an Instagram submit, Taylor wrote: "I've taken a couple of days for some well-earnt time with my household after not seeing them for a couple of months. I’ve had an opportunity to look at the struggle again. At the start, I wish to congratulate Jack Catterall on a terrific struggle. He rose to the event and fought a valiant struggle. Nevertheless, I imagine I received a really shut struggle.

"Many followers imagine Jack deserved the choice, and that’s positive. We each went in there and fought our guts out for 12 rounds… however the private assaults on myself and particularly my household are disgusting and uncalled for.

"My days at 140 are numbered. My future is at welterweight. Jack Catterall deserves one other title shot, and as quickly as doable. I’ve by no means ducked a problem in my profession, and I’d be comfortable to struggle Jack once more, however it must be at welterweight. Jack is a superb sportsman, a helluva fighter, and deserves each little bit of the admiration he’s been receiving.

"I wish to thank my household, my staff, the followers who packed The OVO Hydro, and everybody who watched on Sky Sports activities, ESPN+, and all over the world.

"Preventing because the undisputed champion on Scottish soil was a dream come true, however I’m solely getting began. I’ll be again and higher than ever, this time prepared to beat the welterweight division."

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