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Teofimo Lopez (right) ended Josh Taylor's unbeaten record

Taylor loses world title as Lopez shines in New York

Josh Taylor suffered his first defeat and lost his WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles to Teofimo Lopez on points in New York.

Boxing • 11 Jun 23

Josh Taylor (L) was controversially adjudged to have beaten Jack Catterall on 26 February

UK speaker Hoyle wants police probe into Taylor victory

The speaker of the UK parliament, the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, has asked the police to investigate the circumstances of Josh Taylor's controversial world super-lightweight title win over Jack Catterall in Glasgow last month.

Boxing • 08 Mar 22

Jack Catterall despairs at the judges' decision

Catterall's trainer slams 'disgusting' decision

Jack Catterall's trainer described Josh Taylor's split decision win over the Englishman to keep the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light-welterweight belts in Scotland as "disgusting".

Boxing • 27 Feb 22

Josh Taylor celebrates the verdict while incredulity is etched on the face of Jack Catterall

Controversy reigns as Taylor awarded win over Catterall

Josh Taylor was handed a controversial split decision win over Jack Catterall to keep the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light-welterweight belts in Scotland.

Boxing • 26 Feb 22

Josh Taylor reacts after knocking down Jose Ramirez

Josh Taylor beats Jose Ramirez to take undisputed crown

Josh Taylor twice put Jose Ramirez on the canvas to be crowned undisputed super-lightweight champion of the world.

Boxing • 23 May 21

Stevie McKenna (left) with reigning world champion Josh Taylor

McKenna sparring camp with the champ ahead of May date

Stevie McKenna returns to the ring later this month, and the Monaghan prospect has been getting world class sparring ahead of his eighth professional fight.

Boxing • 08 May 21

Taylor overcomes swollen eye to beat Prograis on points

Josh Taylor revealed he could hardly see from his right eye during as he became the number one fighter in the super-lightweight division, with a majority decision win over previously undefeated American Regis Prograis.

Boxing • 27 Oct 19

Josh Taylor