‘I Dont Personally Believe He Wants the Fight’: Sam Jones Speaks on Potential All British Clash

Despite it being 2024, the rumours regarding a rematch between Jack Catterall and Josh Taylor will not go away. Sam Jones has addressed these ongoing rumours in an interview with Charlie Parsons at Boxing Social.

Sam Jones Speaks on Jack Catterall vs. Josh Taylor Negotiations

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Sam Jones Talks Jack Catterall vs. Josh Taylor Rematch

On February 26, 2022, Taylor defeated Catterall by a controversial split decision. Since that defeat, many in the boxing world, including Catterall, have called for a rematch. In the interview with Boxing Social, Sam Jones was forthright on how negotiations were progressing: “Top Rank want the fight, Josh’s advisor/lawyer wants the fight, everybody wants the fight, it’s over to Josh Taylor.”

When asked regarding timeframes on negotiations, Jones was adamant it needs to be done soon. He added: “I don’t personally believe he wants the fight.” When asked what needs to happen to get the fight agreed, Jones said: “Josh Taylor needs to agree to the fight, simple.“

Rest of the Interview

Sam Jones went on to speak about the rest of his stable, including Cameron Vuong, who made our 5 British Boxing prospects to watch out for in 2024.

He also spoke passionately about a potential Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight on March 9, 2024. When giving his prediction – he said: “AJ stops him within six.“

Looking back at “Day of Reckoning,” he described Joseph Parker vs. Deontay Wilder as “incredibly one-sided.” Jones also cast doubt on the level of competition Wilder has faced throughout his career.

Anticipating the question regarding the winner of Fury vs. Usyk, Jones predicted: “I do think Tyson Fury is going to beat (Oleksandr) Usyk.“