JOSH TAYLOR was reportedly 33-1 in-play with bookies to beat Jack Catterall just seconds before their controversial scores were read out.
Taylor headed into his Scottish homecoming as a huge 1-12 favourite with some oddsmakers.
Josh Taylor celebrates his controversial win over Jack Catterall
But as the fight progressed and Catterall began to dominate the rounds, suddenly the tide turned.
Taylor was floored and had a point deducted as he looked certain to lose his unbeaten record and undisputed belts on the cards.
According to World Boxing News, he was 33-1 on to lose with almost everyone certain the upset had been completed.
But the judges somehow scored the bout in Taylor’s favour by split-decision, leaving even the bookies gobsmacked.
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Paddy Power decided to refund all bets on Catterall winning, such was the outrage of the decision.
The British Boxing Board of Control investigated the scoring and as a result, demoted official Ian John Lewis down a ranking.
Taylor, 31, now looks set to move up in weight meaning he will vacate the super-lightweight belts.
But he has offered Catterall, 28, a rematch at a catchweight – meaning the titles will not be at stake.
Taylor told Sky Sports: “Of course, I think he deserves it.
“We’ll see what happens down the line – we can have a fight again with Jack, why not. I’m certainly open to it, so we’ll see what happens.
“Most likely at a catchweight. I can’t make the weight anymore safely, I don’t think. So we’ll see how it goes, but I’m keen for a rematch.”
Jack Catterall lost to Josh Taylor by split-decision
