Taylor decided to hold his ground instead of retreating when Ramirez made his move forward. "The WBC truly regrets having lost so much time and having mandatory contender Jose Zepeda frozen as well as other fighters in the division," the sanctioning body said in a statement. For Jose Zepeda, Saturday's bout against Hank Lundy was about learning how much he had left following one of the most brutal fights in recent boxing history. It was an all-around masterful approach, and the results speak for themselves. Crawford fights at the weight above, and Taylor could potentially move up for a legacy fight that would no doubt be a dream for boxing fans everywhere. The junior welterweight out of Chicago earned a major victory over undefeated prospect Elvis Rodriguez, and it wasn't even close. [28], In his next fight, Taylor defended his titles against undefeated challenger Apinun Khongsong on 26 September 2020 at York Hall, London. Taylor circled Ramirez and boxed his way to the victory that yielded a well-deserved celebration. WBC: Bivol not eligible for belt due to sanctions, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1. Taylor holds the WBA, Ring Magazine, and IBF titles at the 140 lbs division. 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. After a thrilling start to 2023 featuring multiple high-level entries into the Fight of the Year discussion, but without many of the biggest names of the sport in action, the boxing schedule really picked up when Gervonta Davis knocked out Ryan Garcia in an April 22 megafight. 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. Last year, Zepeda was dropped four times before he knocked out Ivan Baranchyk in what many called the best fight of 2020. Against Lundy, Zepeda was much more reserved and measured in his attack. Khongsong ko'd by a left hook to the body. Alvarez vs. Ryder takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking Alvarez's first fight in his home country since 2011. The next major fight of the year goes down on May 6 when undisputed super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez returns to action against mandatory challenger John Ryder. -- Baby, Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg. [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. There are bigger names and paydays at welterweight than junior welterweight, and now that WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are set to meet in August, WBO champion Terence Crawford is still looking for that career-defining fight. Only one could make history and remain undefeated. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Raymond Muratalla put on a dazzling performance against an overmatched Jose Gallegos to get a fifth-round stoppage win in their lightweight fight. Trying to determine the 10 best boxers in the world, regardless of weight class, isnt an easy task considering how wildly bodies, styles, and skillsets (like power and defense) vary as you scan the spectrum of todays best boxers. And that ability is what separated Josh Taylor from Jose Ramirez on Saturday night as the Scottish fighter became the fifth undisputed champion in the four-belt era with a unanimous decision victory over Ramirez in Las Vegas. 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. [31], Taylor's first defence of his undisputed light-welterweight title had been scheduled for 18 December 2021, against WBO mandatory challenger Jack Catterall at SSE Hydro in Glasgow. Donald McRae. On the cusp (in no particular order): Shakur Stevenson, Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez, Artur Beterbiev, Juan Francisco Estrada. [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". Taylor News, Twitter User, Who Called Hugh Jackman a Hypocrite for Pushing Bill Gates The 30-year-old Taylor joins a new generation of fighters who are wasting little time challenging the best in their division. Are you chasing them? Josh Taylor record and bio Age: 31 Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland Height: 5'10 Reach: 69.5 inches Record: 18-0, 13 KO's Stance: Southpaw Titles Held: WBA, WBO, WBC, IBF, The Ring. He landed some good overhand rights and a few hooks to the body that his corner loved. Junior welterweight Josh Taylor has opted to give up one of his titles. 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. Despite being knocked down twice and being deducted a point for a foul, Vivas pulled out a unanimous decision victory with a 75-74 score on all three scorecards. Cortes, the undefeated junior lightweight from Las Vegas, doled out most of the punishment against a very game Garza, who hails from Mission, Texas (the same hometown as NFL coaching legend Tom Landry). Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? 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. The Scotland native was stripped of his WBA title, the organization announced Saturday, for his refusal to proceed with a mandatory defense vs. Alberto Puello. Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall takes place on February 26. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He had won a Silver medal the previous time around. Birth Country Prestonpans, Scotland. date. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? The world champion is the ambassador for the East Lothian Sunday Fresh Chicken Dinner Boxes. The Top Rank fighter could be due for an increased level of competition. The main card is expected to start at 2 p.m. Josh Taylor delivered a titanic performance to become Britain's first undisputed world champion in the four-belt era by defeating Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision in an . Zepeda (34-2, 26 KOs) peppered Lundy but was reluctant to get into big exchanges and let his hands loose. How good will the promotion be? First, Coria knocked Vivas down with a left hook. 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. In his last bout, nine months ago, Taylor became the first British fighter, and the fifth man in boxing's four-belt history, to win the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles in his division. Most recently, Papi knocked out former MMA fighter and 2-0 influencer boxer Josh Brueckner with a devastating left hand back in January. "I've dedicated my whole life for this moment," Taylor said in the post-fight interview on ESPN. At a gala held in Moscow, Taylor selected to fight Ryan Martin in the quarter-finals. 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. "[36] The decision was labelled as "the biggest robbery in British boxing history". Alvarez is coming off a September win over Gennady Golovkin, which was his first title defense since becoming undisputed champion. [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. 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. support wiki forum login search: all fighters officials managers matchmakers . The 30-year-old Taylor joins a new generation of fighters who are wasting little time challenging the best in their division. He enjoyed a successful amateur career with a commonwealth Gold in his home country in 2014, being the pick of the bunch. 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. That fight will now take place on July 25 in Japan. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The fight was never the same after that. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? LAS VEGAS -- Josh Taylor jumped on someone's shoulders, pumped his fists and cheered along with the small section of his supporters nestled behind one of the corners. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images). TTT also makes his fight gear, including his gloves. Fury was ringside, cheering on Taylor with a front-row seat to enjoy his accuracy and aggression. [7][14][15] Taylor made his debut in July 2015, defeating Archie Weah with a second round technical knockout (TKO). titles. Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs) won his first title in 2019 and collected two more belts with a May 2021 victory over Jose Ramirez to capture the undisputed junior welterweight championship. He said on Twitter afterwards, "I whole heartedly apologise for my stupid actions. 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 Ramirez was asked about being smothered in clinches when he got too close to Taylor, and he looked past the small group of reporters and acknowledged Ben Davison, Taylor's trainer. Muratalla (12-0, 10 KOs) poured on the punches in Round 5, including a big left uppercut that had been an effective punch for him from the first round on. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. This has seemingly put to be On 24 March Taylor defended his Commonwealth title for the first time, beating Warren Joubert with a sixth-round TKO, after hurting him several times with left hooks. Who has the edge? 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. Fighters arent advised to look past their upcoming fights, but boxing fans are allowed to speculate on future bouts and potential show-stopping nights that the sport could provide. Taylor joins Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford, Oleksandr Usyk, and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in unifying a division. Josh Taylor (born 2 January 1991) is a Scottish professional boxer. 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. All those fights led to the undisputed bout against the unbeaten Jose Ramirez in May 2021. 30-year-old Josh Taylor has been dating Danielle Murphy for a long time and the two finally exchanged rings in December 2020. Taylor returns to Britain and his home country to face unbeaten English challenger Jack Catterall. Taylor started his professional career in June 2015, signing with Barry McGuigan's Cyclone Promotions, and was trained by Shane McGuigan. results. He is the WBO and Ring magazine light-welterweight world champion, having held the Ring title since 2019, and the WBO title since 2021. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has already floated the idea of a fight between current (Taylor) and former (Crawford) undisputed 140-pound champions in the fall. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. After 12 fights, Taylor remains unbeaten with no sign of being beaten after building up his record of 12 wins and a career lasting 10 years so far. He threw his own southpaw lefts with Lundy on the ropes, including one that Lundy shook off. Josh Taylor is no longer undisputed at 140 pounds. He was born in Prestonpans, Scotland on January 2, 1991. pro boxer. [6], Taylor was a junior taekwondo champion, and turned to boxing at 15. Zepeda (35-2, 27 KOs) is the WBC's top contender for its junior welterweight belt. It wasn't simply that he pulled off the feat by upending the previously unbeaten Ramirez; it was how he went about his business. Before the fight, Top Rank founder and CEO Bob Arum said Taylor could move up to welterweight to face Terence "Bud" Crawford, who also was previously the undisputed champion in the 140-pound division. Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer hailing from Prestonpans, Scotland. Potential "super fights" await him. In the seventh round, Taylor landed a flurry of punches that staggered Martin which resulted in referee Victor Loughlin stopping the fight.[26]. Girlfriend Danielle Murphy (Engaged) Profession Professional Boxer. The purse bid was won by TGB Promotions, the promoter of PBC bouts, last month for just $200,000, set to be split between the fighters 55-45 in Taylor's favor. 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. Box-pro Box-am All Bouts division: . After the fight, Taylor and Ramirez shared an embrace and a long conversation near Ramirez's corner. [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. Taylor, 31, announced afterward that he would relinquish all four belts and move up to welterweight, but he hasn't yet done so. Taylor did enough to pick up the unanimous decision at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, winning 114-112 on all three scorecards. Now, the WBA made the decision for him, at least with one title. 28 Apr 2023 21:52:34 [10], He reached a Commonwealth Games final again in 2014,[11] this time at light-welterweight. 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. In the ring, Taylor looked for any advantage between punches to tweak Ramirez, and it worked. 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. [30] Taylor knocked his opponent down twice in the sixth and seventh rounds, both times with his left hand, en route to a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the bout 114112 in his favour. I'm over the moon. As the two men were exiting a clinch, Taylor landed a lead, left uppercut that sent Ramirez to the canvas. How good will the promotion be? Taylor made his professional boxing debut at the age of 24, on July 18, 2015. . Kenneth Sims Jr. scored the shocker of the night. Photo/ Sky Sports. Retained WBC Silver light-welterweight title; Retained WBC Silver light-welterweight title. Robeisy Ramirez might have won his bout over Las Vegas native Ryan Lee Allen, but the Cuban prospect had the kind of victory that should be good teaching tape moving forward. . The two had previously taunted each other on Twitter. Getting to know the undisputed light-welterweight champion. Below is a running list of boxing main events for 2023. Taylor won his first world title, the IBF light-welterweight title, by UD against Ivan Baranchyk in Glasgow on 18 May 2019. Ramirez down in rounds six and seven. Finding one person to smack their hands together for applause was seemingly asking too much inside the theater at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.