Josh Taylor beat Jack Catterall '33-1' in-play with the bookies just seconds before controversial scores were read out

JOSH TAYLOR was reportedly 33-1 with bookies to defeat Jack Catterall, just seconds before their controversial scores read out.

Taylor arrived in Scotland as a big 1-12 favorite with some oddsmakers.

However, Catterall started to dominate the rounds and the fight continued. The tide suddenly turned.

Taylor was stunned and had a point taken from him as he seemed certain to lose both his unbeaten record, and the undisputed belts.

World Boxing News reports that he lost 33-1, with nearly everyone confirming the upset.

The judges decided in Taylor's favor by splitting the decision, which left even the bookies stunned.

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Paddy Power decided that all bets on Catterall's win would be refunded. This was an outrage.

British Boxing Board of Control examined the scoring and relegated Ian John Lewis to a lower ranking.

Taylor, 31 years old, appears to be moving up in weight and will be able to retire the super-lightweight belts.

He has also offered Catterall (28), a rematch at catchweight, meaning that the titles are not at stake.

Sky Sports Taylor said: "Ofcourse, I think that he deserves it.

"We'll watch what happens down to the line - Jack and I can have a fight again, why not? We'll see.

"Most likely at the catchweight. I think I cannot safely lift the weight. We'll see how that goes. But I'm eager for a rematch."