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Jack Catterall's face seen sporting several bruises just 10 days before the star's wedding after he claimed victory over Josh Taylor on Saturday night.
Catterall was awarded a unanimous decision victory against Taylor in Leeds, avenging the heartache of his split-decision defeat in their previous meeting.
The 30-year-old was awarded a 117-111, 117-111, 116-113 victory against his rival in their rematch.
Catterall was joined in the ring after the fight by his fiancee Lauren Adele Finch, with the couple posing for photos following his triumph.
Bruises were visible on Catterall's face as he was kissed by Finch as they celebrated his victory.
Bruises were visible on Jack Catterall's face after his victory over Josh Taylor in Leeds
The victorious star posed for photos in the ring with his fiancee Lauren Adele Finch
Catterall sustained the bruises in his rematch win over Taylor at the First Direct Arena in Leeds
The boxer's promoter Matchroom shared photos of Catterall and Finch, highlighting that he will have a few wounds to heal ahead of their fast approaching wedding.
'A few bruises for the wedding photos in 10 days... But a great day and night to be had,' Matchroom posted.
'To the future Mr and Mrs Catterall.'
Catterall revealed after the fight that he would have a bit of downtime in the coming days ahead of the big day next week.
His fiancee, who had labelled the decision in Catterall's first meeting with Taylor as an 'absolute embarrassment to boxing' on social media, expressed her pride in her future husband.
'So proud, he was amazing,' Finch said, according to the Independent.
'Brilliant night, so happy it's done.'
Taylor will be hoping his bruises clear up ahead of the couple's wedding next week
Finch had headed off for a head do in Marbella this month as Catterall prepare for the fight
The couple, who have a daughter together, have been engaged since 2022
Catterall and Finch have been engaged since 2022, with the couple also having a daughter called Riley.
While Catterall had been preparing for his rematch with Taylor, Finch had travelled with friends for her hen do in Marbella earlier this month.
Catterall's victory over Taylor in the light-welterweight fight ended in controversy, with his rival feeling aggrieved by the final scorecards.
The decision had also infuriated his promoter Arum, who did not hold back with his thoughts after the results had been announced.
'Those scorecards were a disgrace. They were an absolute disgrace. And I really feel sorry for Josh, I thought he won the fight,' Arum said, while Catterall and his promoter Eddie Hearne were seen smirking in the background.
'And as a lesson, I will never ever allow an American fighter to come here with this British board scoring the fight,' Arum added. 'Those scores were ridiculous.'
Bob Arum appeared to grab the microphone and subsequently blasted the decision to award Catterall a unanimous victory over Josh Taylor 'an absolute disgrace'
Catterall avenged his defeat against Taylor back in 2022, where the latter won in slightly controversial circumstances
Catterall's record stands at 29-1 and there will now be a clamour for a decisive third meeting between the pair
Catterall believed he won the fight fairly with his focus now switching to clearing his bruises ahead of his wedding.
'Feeling good, it's a weird feeling, it's bittersweet. I thought I won two years ago,' Catterall said.
'Josh is a tough competitor, but we move on. A bit of downtime, then we get married next week.
'I'll have to watch it back, I felt in control, I still felt I won the rounds that I took off. I felt I won the fight clearly.'
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