Josh Taylor (boxer)

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Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer. He is a former undisputed light-welterweight champion, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) titles between 2019 and 2022, the World Boxing Council (WBC) title between 2021 and 2022, the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) title between 2021 and 2023 and the Ring magazine title between 2019 and 2023. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth light-welterweight title from 2016 to 2017. As an amateur, he won a lightweight silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and light-welterweight gold at the 2014 edition.

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Taylor on 'chasing titles' & Easter Road ambition Josh Taylor still has ambitions to become a two-time world champion as he enters the "final chapter" of his career. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024
Catterall kept 'emotions intact' in grudge rematch win Jack Catterall says he had to keep his "emotions intact" during his much-hyped grudge rematch win over Josh Taylor in Leeds on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on May 26, 2024
Taylor v Catterall 2 – big-fight predictions Boxing experts share their predictions for the long-awaited rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2024

Taylor and Catterall ready for long-awaited rematch Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall get set to collide in one of the biggest grudge matches in recent British boxing history. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2024
'All-time great' Taylor 'underappreciated' - Hearn Josh Taylor’s accomplishments are underappreciated and that could be because he is Scottish, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2024
Catterall's knockout plan 'music to my ears' - Taylor Josh Taylor says Jack Catterall’s promise to go looking for the knockout in their much-anticipated rematch on Saturday is "music to my ears". BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2024

So much at stake in Taylor v Catterall 2 - Frampton There are "massive fights to come" for the winner of the Josh Taylor - Jack Catterall rematch, while the loser could be faced with retirement, says Carl Frampton. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2024
Boxing 'will be duller place' after death of Limond Former world champion Josh Taylor says boxing "will be a duller place" without Willie Limond, who has died aged 45. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024
Taylor apologises after Catterall rematch postponed Josh Taylor apologises to fans after his long-awaited rematch with Jack Catterall in Leeds is postponed for a second time. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
'It’s not belts on the line, it’s their careers' Belts will not be on the line in Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall's rematch, but Eddie Hearn says their careers will be. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024

I’m still one of the top dogs in the game - Taylor Josh Taylor says he is "still one of the game's top dogs" despite losing to Teofimo Lopez - and will show his class in his rematch with Jack Catterall. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024
Taylor-Catterall April rematch arranged for Leeds A long-awaited rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall is to take place in Leeds on 27 April. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2024
Taylor plans busy year including Catterall re-match Scotland's former world champion Josh Taylor says he plans to fight up to three times this year, including a potential re-match with Jack Catterall. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2024	Taylor-Catterall rematch the 'right fight' - Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn wants Jack Catterall to face Josh Taylor again, with Manchester or Glasgow primed to host the grudge match in 2024. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Taylor defeat turned people off boxing - Catterall Jack Catterall - who faces Jorge Linares on Saturday - says his controversial defeat by Josh Taylor last year "turned people away from boxing" and is targeting a rematch. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2023	Step up or step out? What now for dethroned Taylor? Josh Taylor was taken aback by suggestions he might retire after losing to Teofimo Lopez, but what is next for the Scot? BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023
Taylor has title wrenched away by Lopez in New York Josh Taylor has his final world title wrenched away as Teofimo Lopez outpoints him to become WBO super-lightweight champion. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023	Win would take Taylor to 'new level' in USA - Arum Victory over Teofimo Lopez would take Josh Taylor "to a new level" in the eyes of the American boxing public, says promotor Bob Arum. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
'Taylor & Lopez dislike each other - this is real' The Madison Square Garden showdown between Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez matches two different fighters with much in common. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	Taylor promises 'top tier' display against Lopez Josh Taylor says he is going to deliver a "top tier" performance when he defends his WBO light-welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2023
Meet the man who moulded world champion Taylor Boxing trainer Terry McCormack tells BBC Scotland about the kid Josh Taylor was, and the man and superstar he has become. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023	Taylor wants 'big, bold statement' against Lopez Scotland's Josh Taylor wants to remind everyone how good he is when he fights American Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden in June. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
Taylor 'honoured to be in same breath as Buchanan' World champion Josh Taylor pays tribute to mentor and fellow Scottish fighter Ken Buchanan, who has died at 77. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2023	Facing Lopez in New York would be 'dream' - Taylor Josh Taylor says facing Teofimo Lopez at New York's Madison Square Garden would be "a dream come true". BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
Taylor agrees to fight Lopez in New York Josh Taylor is set to defend his WBO light-welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez after terms were agreed for a fight in New York on 10 June. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023