Are you a one-trick pony? He fights in the super-lightweight category and as of January 2021; he is a unified champion. -- Nick Parkinson. The two fighters ended the sixth round that Cortes won with a big exchange on the ropes, and there was nothing but silence from the sparse crowd. Taylor poked him with words and even sparked a mini-scuffle after Friday's weigh-in. As the two men were exiting a clinch, Taylor landed a lead, left uppercut that sent Ramirez to the canvas. But Saturday night was for relishing the type of victory that so few fighters achieve in their careers. The Scotland native was stripped of his WBA title, the organization announced Saturday, for his refusal to proceed with a mandatory defense vs . At a time when YouTubers, novice boxers and retired legends in their fifties have become the major stories of the last year or so in boxing, at least from a mainstream perspective, occasions like Taylor-Ramirez are just the pick-me-up the sport needed. Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17. The referee didn't count for very long before he waived off the fight, as Metcalf was obviously hurt. The Top Rank fighter could be due for an increased level of competition. Catterall deducted one point for holding in the 10th. Top Rank Boxing: Lopez vs. Taylor Presale Sign Up. Josh Taylor -240 vs. Jose Ramirez +200, junior welterweight unification Jose Zepeda -2200 vs. Hank Lundy +1100, junior welterweights Elvis Rodriguez -2000 vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. +1000, junior . locate people. He spent a short time at Meadowbank ABC and then moved onto Lochend ABC under coach Terry McCormack of Edinburgh. Jack Catterall appeared to pull off the upset of Taylor in February, but the judges scored the bout for Taylor. When Taylor was announced as the undisputed junior welterweight world champion, it was a moment to savor. Ryan had previously held the title between 2014 and 2015. Josh Taylor ranked alongside Scottish sporting greats as boxer eyes -- Parkinson, Everything went according to plan for Taylor. Zepeda, who hails from Long Beach, California, looked to pick his spots to attack, but he was never able to get into a good rhythm. Jose Ramirez vs. Josh Taylor fight predictions, card, odds, expert [18] Taylor dominated the fight and stopped Davies, dropping him once in round three and twice in round seven before the referee halted the contest. Rather than allowing them to fight on the inside, Bayless would quickly look to break them up. In the seventh round, Taylor landed a flurry of punches that staggered Martin which resulted in referee Victor Loughlin stopping the fight.[26]. If there was one thing that Taylor did wrong down the stretch, it was taking his foot off the gas in the championship rounds and allowing Ramirez to win rounds. [29], Taylor faced WBC and WBO champion Jos Ramrez on 22 May 2021, at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada, for the undisputed light-welterweight title. Boxing schedule for 2023: Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder, Devin Haney vs Martinez (4-0, 2 KOs) had a sizable speed and power advantage. The Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall saga rolls on as it appears the former has now made a decision on his future. The sixth round was a belter and ultimately swung the fight, as Taylor sent Ramirez sprawling face-first into a corner when the Scot slipped a shot and landed a blistering left to Ramirez's chin. Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez date set for June 10 in New York - Tickets Fightmag 04:01 9-Apr-23. Now, the WBA made the decision for him, at least with one title. Alvarez vs. Ryder takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking Alvarez's first fight in his home country since 2011. But a late flurry wasn't enough to overcome a couple of knockdowns. Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez official for June 10th on ESPN in New York BoxingNews24.com 03:25 9-Apr-23. Vivas (21-1, 11 KOs) won six of the eight rounds on each of the three scorecards. Boxing needs more fights like this. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He joins an exclusive group, with only six men having achieved undisputed status in the four-belt era. champions. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? This has seemingly put to be He becomes only the sixth male boxer in the four-division era (since 1988) to become an undisputed champion and the first Scottish fighter to accomplish the feat. date. Ramirez came close to winning the undisputed junior welterweight championship that he long dreamed of attaining. While Metcalf tried to plod forward with straight punches, Martinez used an array of hooks, including several to the body, in hopes of hurting Metcalf. The main card is expected to start at 2 p.m. Outside of a Ramirez rematch, there is nothing left for Taylor at junior welterweight, and he may instead decide to leave the division behind altogether for greener pastures. [34][35] Former world cruiserweight champion and pundit Johnny Nelson stated, "It's decisions like this which turn casual fans off. Ramirez knew only one way to fight while Taylor made the proper adjustments. He is the second-fastest fighter to become an undisputed champion,. "[36] The decision was labelled as "the biggest robbery in British boxing history". Others base their rankings on the eye testwhen they see greatness, they know it. 23 May 2021 Boxing. It was all part of the mind games to get in his head, to make him more eager to jump in at me and be more aggressive, to use his aggression against him.". That put him in line as Alvarez's mandatory challenger, with the WBO currently having priority in the rotation of other mandatories from other sanctioning bodies. Ranking Kell Brook's top five options after dominant Amir Khan win, Terence Crawford looks to future, alternatives outside of Errol Spence Jr. fight, Taylor claims he is 100% capable of winning. They usually want no part of the debate. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Taylor tops Ramirez in title bout, secures history, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. "We wish Josh Taylor success in his future inside and outside the ring. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Josh Taylor celebrates victory over Regis Prograis during the World Boxing Super Series Super-Lightweight Ali Trophy Final at The O2 Arena on October 26, 2019 in London, England. As of January 2021, Taylors record stands at 17-0. Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. [37] Irish bookmaker Paddy Power stated that they would be refunding all stakes placed by their customers on Catterall to win the bout, as it "was an absolute robbery". Previously, he held the unified WBA (Super), WBC and IBF titles between 2019 and 2022. The fight was never the same after that. [12] Taylor also represented the British Lionhearts at the World Series of Boxing.[13]. Against Lundy, Zepeda was much more reserved and measured in his attack. -- Parkinson. This was only the seventh four-belt world title fight since 1988, and Taylor becomes the fifth man to hold four belts, following the achievements of Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk [cruiserweight, 2018] and Americans Terence Crawford [junior welterweight, 2017], Jermain Taylor [middleweight, 2005] and Bernard Hopkins [middleweight, 2004-5] who all unified four versions of the world title in the ring. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. [21], On 18 January 2018 it was confirmed that Taylor would defend his WBC Silver light-welterweight title against veteran Humberto Soto on 3 March 2018, at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. . Below is a running list of boxing main events for 2023. Former WBC silver super-lightweight champion, British super-lightweight champion, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved, Josh Taylor 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements, Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer hailing from Prestonpans, Scotland. Taylor made his professional boxing debut at the age of 24, on July 18, 2015. . Name: Josh Taylor Alias: 'The Tartan Tornado' Hometown: Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Stance: Southpaw Height: 178cm Reach: 177cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Trainer: Shane McGuigan (2015-2020), Ben Davison (2020-2022), Joe McNally (2022-) Zepeda picked up the unanimous decision with 98-92 scores on all three judges' cards on the final bout of the Taylor-Ramirez undercard. But the biggest fights are likely beyond 140 pounds. titles. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? Ramirez is ranked No. Both options are tantalizing, but there's no need to rush. Now that he has effectively captured all of the titles, he can either move up to 147 pounds and challenge himself against one of boxing's deepest divisions, or he can turn his attention to Gervonta Davis' debut at 140 pounds on June 26 vs. Mario Barrios. It wasn't simply that he pulled off the feat by upending the previously unbeaten Ramirez; it was how he went about his business. Josh Taylor drops Jose Ramirez twice en route to decision victory (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images). His KO streak came to an end against Alfonso Olvera, who went eight rounds with Taylor at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on 28 January 2017. Josh Taylor (The Tartan Tornado) is a Scottish professional boxer. He earned a reported $1 million for his fight against Prograis and Khongsong. He beat Ivan Baranchyk and then Regis Prograis. Taylor-Lopez could go to New York. If Taylor vacates his belts and moves up to welterweight to face Crawford, there's still a chance Ramirez gets a crack at a title. Teofimo Lopez wants to leave a Muhammad Ali-like legacy, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. "[43], Taylor is engaged to Danielle Murphy.[44]. Therefore, he has no other endorsements. 1 ranked junior welterweight by the WBC -- winning six of the last seven rounds. Josh Taylor on Twitter: "Don't worry, I'll decapitate him. " Kenneth Sims Jr. scored the shocker of the night. In that 10th round, Zepeda had his best round. The unified 140-pound champion relinquished his WBC belt ahead of a scheduled purse bid on Friday afternoon for a matchup against Jose Zepeda, the WBC announced. It was just what boxing needed to improve its credibility after the disappointment and frustration resulting from the collapse earlier this week in confirming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua for all four world heavyweight titles. In a battle of unbeatens, Josh Taylor outlasts Jose Ramirez to become Ramirez and Martinez are both trained by Robert Garcia, considered by many to be one of the best cornermen in the world. Junior welterweight Josh Taylor has opted to give up one of his titles. Josh Taylor Boxer | Buy Tickets | Next Fight Most of the limited-capacity, sold-out crowd inside the theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas cheered for Ramirez (26-1, 17 KOs). He fights in the super-lightweight category and as of January 2021; he is a, As of January 2021, Taylors record stands at, Will Continue to Root Against Him: Teofimo Lopez Faces Brutal Backlash From He landed some good overhand rights and a few hooks to the body that his corner loved. Who is Josh Taylor's fiance, Danielle Murphy? Who has the edge? The result meant that Taylor became the second Scotsman to be an undisputed champion (after Ken Buchanan); the first British fighter to become an undisputed champion in the four-belt era; and only the fifth man to do so after Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk. He has a lot of experience in the field of boxing with 49 wins in the 71 . He has held the Ring title since 2019 and the WBO title since 2021. Birth Country Prestonpans, Scotland. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? That game plan allowed Taylor to seal the historic victory. Just dont get the boxers themselves involved. [33], On the night, despite being knocked down by Catterall in the eighth round and being seemingly outboxed by the challenger, Taylor was handed a very controversial split decision victory, with scores of 114111 and 113112 in his favour, and 113112 in favour of Catterall. Josh Taylor - news, latest fights, boxing record, videos, photos The time of stoppage was 2:41. Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall fight date, time, price, odds & location for 2022 boxing fight? "[39], As a child, Taylor was passionate about motorcycle racing, and "dreamed about being a world champion superbike racer or a world champion MotoGP racer"; he named motorcycle racers Valentino Rossi and Steve Hislop as his childhood heroes. That run saw him face and defeat six opponents with a combined record of 107-1. Ramirez (7-1, 4 KOs) had a lull in the third and fourth rounds as Allen (10-5-1, 5 KOs) pressed the action and looked to be aggressive after he hit the canvas in Round 2. The seventh round really took the wind out of Ramirez's sails. Joubert went down in round six and his corner threw in the towel. Ramirez's own momentum, coupled with Taylor's accuracy, sent the Fresno, Calif., fighter to the canvas. Taylor won his first world title, the IBF light-welterweight title, by UD against Ivan Baranchyk in Glasgow on 18 May 2019. All those fights led to the undisputed bout against the unbeaten Jose Ramirez in May 2021. The undefeated fighter has finished 13 of his opponents, which gives him a 76% knockout rate. Josh Taylor and Danielle Murphy giving couple goals! Now that Taylor no longer holds the WBC belt, he can move forward with a potential matchup against Catterall, which is why he is reportedly staying in the junior welterweight division. Josh Taylor (born 2 January 1991) is a Scottish professional boxer. Taylor, who also held the WBA title before being stripped in May for turning down a mandatory defense against Alberto Puello, dropped to No. In the sixth, he made an adjustment that changed the dynamic of the fight. Josh Taylor left no doubts about the top dog at 140, and has also hit the P4P top 10 in this week's update. Even if Taylor reversed course and remained at 140 pounds, he was never going to proceed with a bout against an unheralded boxer like Puello with so many big-money options available. Josh Taylor improved to 18-0 on Saturday night, defeating Jose Ramirez en route to becoming only the sixth men's boxer to claim undisputed champion status in the four-belt era. Josh Taylor hlt sich weiterhin fr den unangefochtenen Champion Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, the undisputed junior welterweight world champion, Taylor tops Ramirez in title bout, secures history, Josh Taylor-Jose Ramirez: A new undisputed champion and a shocking upset on the undercard, Ink to paper: Fury, Wilder sign for trilogy fight, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. a Boxer He Chose to Learn From, This Could Easily Be Abused: AI Judging Causes Uproar in Boxing World. Gallegos had lost two of his past three fights, with the lone victory coming in Mexico against a fighter who was 0-19 before their bout. Taylor becomes only the sixth men's boxer to claim undisputed champion status in the four-belt era (since 1988). Taylor, 31, announced afterward that he would relinquish all four belts and move up to welterweight, but he hasn't yet done so. However, the ruling didn't ultimately affect the outcome, as Vivas did enough late to squeak out the victory. After the fight, Taylor and Ramirez shared an embrace and a long conversation near Ramirez's corner. A major pound-for-pound showdown was set for May 7, with former undisputed bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue moving up to super bantamweight to challenge WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton. Taylor might remain the only Briton to achieve the feat for a while yet, with the closest contenders setting their attention elsewhere. He was born in Prestonpans, Scotland on January 2, 1991. How good will the promotion be? [20] Although Vzquez' style seemed to pose problems for Taylor in the early rounds, Taylor wore him down as the fight went on. Climate Change Science, Gets Blasted by Boxing World Champion, Couldnt Give a Monkeys: Josh Taylor Unfazed by Murdering Psychopath Side of He also joined the Knives Down Gloves Up charity which aims at helping children get off the streets and channel their efforts into the sport. Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. [7][14][15] Taylor made his debut in July 2015, defeating Archie Weah with a second round technical knockout (TKO). Josh Taylor, owner of the four recognized titles at 140 pounds, returns to the ring on Saturday night in Glasgow, . Taylor stood in the middle of the ring, smiling and posing for photos with all four major belts, basking in his historic moment. As long as he holds four belts, hes a big player in the sport, meaning a win is essential. Rodriguez (11-1-1, 10 KOs) struggled to deal with Sims' straight punches and a big right hand that landed often, including a big one in the sixth round that staggered the boxer from Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico. Trainer Ben Davison's game plan worked perfectly, especially as Ramirez tried to push the tempo in the later rounds. section: | slug: boxing-schedule-for-2023-canelo-alvarez-vs-john-ryder-devin-haney-vs-vasiliy-lomachenko-on-tap | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | ". Zepeda (34-2, 26 KOs) peppered Lundy but was reluctant to get into big exchanges and let his hands loose. According to theFanDuel Sportsbook, Jack Catterall is the +720 underdog while Taylor is a massive -1350 favorite. Josh Taylor started his career aged 32 on July 2015. He also won gold in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in 2014. Josh Taylor did not win that fight. It's going to be hard to find a better fight on this undercard than Jose Vivas-Louie Coria. Note: This will be updated constantly with changes and additions. Javier Martinez, the undefeated middleweight prospect out of Milwaukee, picked up a vicious fourth-round KO victory over Kansas City's Calvin Metcalf. The difference between good and great fighters is the ability to make adjustments on the fly. On November 11, 2017, a 26-year old Josh Taylor (10-0, 9 KO) fought Mexican boxer Miguel Vzquez, who was 30 years old with a record of 39 . Because nothing elicits more laughs or scorn from those actively participating in the sport than talk about a worthless list. 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories, at MORE:Ranking Kell Brook's top five options after dominant Amir Khan win. To some, a fighters resume matters mostwho have you fought, who have you beat, and who have your opponents beat? Trainer Ben Davison and sparring partner Lee McGregor also . The challenger landed 120 of 525 (23%) total punches, and 81 of 267 (30%) of his power punches, with Taylor throwing and landing far fewer in comparison: 73 of 306 (24%) overall, and 57 of 179 (32%) on power shots. Taylor recognized that Ramirez would relax his guard when Bayless drew near, and so he waited for the right moment to uncork a beautiful uppercut that dropped Ramirez to the canvas and hurt him badly. Eventually, Ortega had seen enough. You can register for presale tickets by clicking the link to the Madison Square Garden website: After unifying all four belts, if Taylor intends to hold onto all four belts for the foreseeable future, he must first deal with a mandatory defense against the WBO No. Boxing World in Splits After Teofimo Lopez Shares Latest Training Clip Ahead of Donald McRae. Following the Barranchyk win, he faced unbeaten American Regis Prograis in a "Fight of the Year" contender for the WBA Super and IBF titles in the finals of the prestigious World Boxing Super Series tournament for the Muhammad Ali Trophy. Taylor dominated the fight with Martin throwing few punches. Taylor started his career at 15 after a stint with Taekwondo. [23], In June 2018, Taylor fought former WBC light-welterweight champion, Viktor Postol, gaining a UD win in a twelve-round fight, meaning that he was placed in the mandatory position to fight WBC light-welterweight champion, Jos Ramrez. Taylor's blueprint in the ring mirrored what it was like during fight week. As an amateur, he won a lightweight silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and light-welterweight gold at the 2014 edition. Explaining the different types of champions. [4] As of May 2022, he is ranked as the world's best active light-welterweight by BoxRec and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB), as well as the seventh-best active boxer, pound-for-pound, by the Boxing Writers Association of America,[5] and ninth by the Ring magazine. Who has the edge? Unfortunately, Inoue suffered an injury and the fight has been postponed. In a battle of unbeatens, Josh Taylor outlasts Jose Ramirez to become Ramirez successfully defended the WBC's 140-pound title in a somewhat controversial majority decision over Zepeda. Josh Taylor biography, career info, next fight and net worth Muratalla made the most of his 72-inch reach -- an 8-inch advantage over that of Gallegos -- and showed good power and accuracy as he varied punches between the head and body. Thats why I like it, says Banks. Taylor did a beautiful job of balancing distance and aggression and knowing when to push the limits, throughout fight week and in particular on fight night. Taylor (18-0, 13 KOs), 30, from Edinburgh, Scotland, who entered the ring as the WBA and IBF champion, made more progress in the seventh when he uncorked a stunning left uppercut to send Ramirez down for a second referee's count. Taylor after winning a silver medal for Scotland at the. What Josh Taylor's undisputed junior welterweight title win - ESPN Fans for Alleging Racial Bias at Top Rank, We All Wanna See Teo Make the Biggest Fight of His Life: Boxing World Elated Facing an undisputed champion is just the sort of name Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs), of Omaha, Nebraska has been yearning for on his record, and stepping up a division has always been on Taylor's agenda. It was a muted applause for a fight that lacked a ton of action. Andreas Hale is the senior editor for combat sports at The Sporting News. Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer hailing from Prestonpans, Scotland. #RamirezTaylor pic.twitter.com/3138TogKoV. [8], Following the European Qualifying Event in Trabzon, Turkey, the ACB Lochend boxer qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, losing to number two seed Domenico Valentino in the round of 16. Finding one person to smack their hands together for applause was seemingly asking too much inside the theater at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. [27] The fight was shown live on Sky Sports Box Office. Despite being highly ranked in two of the four governing bodies, Catterall hasnt fought anyone of any real pedigree. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Nicknamed "The Tartan Tornado" for his aggressive boxing style,[3] Taylor's knockout-to-win percentage stands at 68%. In his most recent outing, he stopped Zach Parker to win the WBO interim super middleweight title. [17], On 8 July Taylor faced WBC Silver champion and fellow unbeaten prospect Ohara Davies. Taylor decided to hold his ground instead of retreating when Ramirez made his move forward. History is made, as @JoshTaylorBoxer becomes just the 6th 4-belt champion of the era via Unanimous Decision (114-112 x3). as Teofimo Lopez Enjoys Himself by the Pool Ahead of Josh Taylor Fight, Humble Is for the Weak: Teofimo Lopez Breaks Bad Ahead of Josh Taylor Fight, Josh Taylor Is the Best Fighter Any of These Young Fighters Have Ever Faced: The 30-year-old Taylor joins a new generation of fighters who are wasting little time challenging the best in their division. . Net Worth $2 million. The reaction before the final round from the crowd inside the hotel's theater said volumes about the bout. Well, his last five opponents Ryan Martin, Ivan Baranchyk, Regis Prograis, Apinun Khongson and Jose Ramirez had a combined 97-0 record before facing him. Josh Taylor poses with his title belts after his win by unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez in their junior welterweight world unification title. Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer hailing from Prestonpans, Scotland. He is the WBO and Ring magazine light-welterweight world champion, having held the Ring title since 2019, and the WBO title since 2021. You dont get [a] championship with opinions. I've trained for this moment all my life.". Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Considering how good Saturday's bout was, there should be an appetite for a second fight between them. Josh Taylor becomes undisputed champion at 140; how good is he, and What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? Taylor routinely earns several million dollars per bout, and that next big payday is almost certain to come at welterweight.

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