By comparison, Crawford's journey to becoming undisputed at 140 pounds included him defeating Thomas Dulorme (22-1), Viktor Postol (28-0) and Julius Indongo (22-0). Ryder is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. In the sixth, he made an adjustment that changed the dynamic of the fight. "I got nothing but love for Ramirez," Taylor told ESPN in his post-fight interview. Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez date set for June 10 in New York - Tickets Fightmag 04:01 9-Apr-23. Junior welterweight Josh Taylor has opted to give up one of his titles. To some, a fighters resume matters mostwho have you fought, who have you beat, and who have your opponents beat? Just dont get the boxers themselves involved. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: boxing | pageType: stories | Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? The schedule also took a hit with the announcement that the planned rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano on May 20 in Dublin had been postponed due to a Serrano injury. 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. I know I won the fight. Josh Taylor is dreaming of staging his next big fight at Edinburgh Castle or Easter Road as he basks in the glory of a historic win which left him as undisputed champion of the world. "[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. UNDISPUTED VS. UNIFIED: Explaining the different types of champions. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? The Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall saga rolls on as it appears the former has now made a decision on his future. Taylor holds the WBA, Ring Magazine, and IBF titles at the 140 lbs division. Josh Taylor is no longer undisputed at 140 pounds. "[36] The decision was labelled as "the biggest robbery in British boxing history". The unified 140-pound champion relinquished his WBC belt ahead of a scheduled purse bid on Friday afternoon for a matchup . He followed that with a controversial, split-decision win over Jack Catterall, who was the mandatory challenger for Taylor's WBO belt. Taylor, who also held the WBA title before being stripped in May for turning down a mandatory defense against Alberto Puello, dropped to No. Taylor circled Ramirez and boxed his way to the victory that yielded a well-deserved celebration. Taylor started his professional career in June 2015, signing with Barry McGuigan's Cyclone Promotions, and was trained by Shane McGuigan. Once the bell rang for the fifth round, Ramirez appeared to increase the tempo and displayed the sharpness that led to the knockdown off a straight left from Ramirez's southpaw stance. Therefore, he has no other endorsements. 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. -- Nick Parkinson. But Ramirez, who is from Cienfuegos, lacked consistency in the six-round featherweight fight. Others base their rankings on the eye testwhen they see greatness, they know it. I've trained for this moment all my life.". It's not hard to argue that Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, could have looked more impressive in the performance. 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. The fight was never the same after that. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez official for June 10th on ESPN in New York BoxingNews24.com 03:25 9-Apr-23. 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. Ramirez (26-1, 17 KOs), 28, from Avenal, California, who was the WBC and WBO champion, then came roaring back in the eighth, and finished strong by working his way back from the brink and grabbing rounds late in the fight. [34][35] Former world cruiserweight champion and pundit Johnny Nelson stated, "It's decisions like this which turn casual fans off. He goes by the nickname, The Tartan Tornado as a testament to his hometown. 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 started his pro career off with seven straight knockouts, beating Dave Ryan for the vacant Commonwealth light-welterweight title with a stoppage win. 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. Taylor won a unification bout against WBA (Super) light-welterweight champion Regis Prograis by majority decision (MD) in the final of the World Boxing Super Series at The O2 Arena in London on 26 October 2019. The boxers allegedly have already agreed on all key issues. For Taylor, his status as an undisputed fighter means his stock is at an all-time high. Taylor, cut twice by the left eye, down in the 8th round and deducted one . It took Hopkins 49 fights, Crawford needed 32 fights and Jermain Taylor accomplished the feat in his 24th bout. Joubert went down in round six and his corner threw in the towel. Coria found success in the third round against Vivas, who is from Texcoco, Mexico. However, the ruling didn't ultimately affect the outcome, as Vivas did enough late to squeak out the victory. 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. Instead of wilting, Taylor took notes. The problem for Catterall is that, while a talented boxer, he has never shown . Donald McRae. [40] Taylor has been a supporter of Hibernian F.C. support wiki forum login search: all fighters officials managers matchmakers . But Saturday night was for relishing the type of victory that so few fighters achieve in their careers. All those fights led to the undisputed bout against the unbeaten Jose Ramirez in May 2021. Taylor wrote his name into the history books by becoming the first British boxer to win all four major world titles, in a high-quality clash that swung both ways at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall takes place on February 26. Nevertheless, the end result was a 114-112 decision for Taylor, who is now recognized as the undisputed king of the junior welterweight division. . "[43], Taylor is engaged to Danielle Murphy.[44]. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images). He is the WBO and Ring magazine light-welterweight world champion, having held the Ring title since 2019, and the WBO title since 2021. Ramirez recovered well enough to keep Taylor at bay for the rest of the round but that wasn't the case in the seventh. How good will the promotion be? Taylor does not enjoy the same fame or wealth as the biggest boxing stars from the United Kingdom -- the two rival heavyweight world champions, Fury and Joshua -- but there should be no argument that by becoming undisputed champion, Taylor is also the U.K.'s best pound-for-pound boxer, ahead of Fury and Joshua. [28], In his next fight, Taylor defended his titles against undefeated challenger Apinun Khongsong on 26 September 2020 at York Hall, London. 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. Taylor has become a major player in the pound-for-pound boxing list as a result. Previously, he held the unified WBA (Super), WBC and IBF titles between 2019 and 2022. He also won gold in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in 2014. Raymond Muratalla put on a dazzling performance against an overmatched Jose Gallegos to get a fifth-round stoppage win in their lightweight fight. Who has the edge? Top Rank Boxing: Lopez vs. Taylor Presale Sign Up. As part of the fight week build-up, Sporting News takes you through Josh Taylors career to date, his upcoming fight with Catterall, and where his career could go next if he secures a win. Have you racked up titles? What are the criteria? In June, Taylor said a Catterall rematch was next for him until the WBC ordered the purse bid for Taylor to face Zepeda. . Are you chasing them? That is a question thats never really been answered.. In a rare meeting of two unbeaten and unified titleholders for the four-belt undisputed championship at 140 pounds, Scotland's Josh Taylor proved he's the best junior welterweight boxer in the world. "Catterall might prove to be an elite boxer with time, and the decision wasn't the robbery . [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. 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. It's a stunning upset for Rodriguez, who was taking a significant step up in competition against Sims. 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. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Taylor earned the right to be called the best fighter in the division. On the same day, Winston Campos was announced as his replacement. The world champion is the ambassador for the East Lothian Sunday Fresh Chicken Dinner Boxes. The WBC ordered Zepeda to face Ramirez (27-1, 17 KOs) for the vacant belt. Taylor posted the pictures through his official social media handle, sending several fans into a frenzy. Known for his incredible endurance, Taylor is one of the biggest stars in the UK. 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. Taylor-Lopez could go to New York. This has seemingly put to be . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Eventually, Ortega had seen enough. [41], In December 2019, Taylor was arrested and charged with behaving in a threatening or abusive manner due to an incident whilst partying in Edinburgh. 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: Now, the WBA made the decision for him, at least with one title. [20] Although Vzquez' style seemed to pose problems for Taylor in the early rounds, Taylor wore him down as the fight went on. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? 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. Its so crazy to me. Taylor's blueprint in the ring mirrored what it was like during fight week. Who has the edge? Taylor made his professional boxing debut at the age of 24, on July 18, 2015. . 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 . Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17. 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. He enjoyed a successful amateur career with a commonwealth Gold in his home country in 2014, being the pick of the bunch. @JoshTaylorBoxer puts down Ramirez in the opening seconds of Round 6 with a big left upstairs.#RamirezTaylor | LIVE NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/snfwmLkfpW. Josh Taylor is the first British boxer to become an undisputed champion in the four world title era. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? First, Coria knocked Vivas down with a left hook. 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. Ramirez came close to winning the undisputed junior welterweight championship that he long dreamed of attaining. Bantamweight: (2) Nordine Oubaali vs (3) Nonito . [42] Taylor later pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and was fined 350. 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. Explaining the different types of champions. Taylor might remain the only Briton to achieve the feat for a while yet, with the closest contenders setting their attention elsewhere.