The undefeated fighter has finished 13 of his opponents, which gives him a 76% knockout rate. Birth Country Prestonpans, Scotland. The sanctioning body had ordered the purse bid for the fight between two fighters promoted by Top Rank. The boxers allegedly have already agreed on all key issues. He followed that with a controversial, split-decision win over Jack Catterall, who was the mandatory challenger for Taylor's WBO belt. You can register for presale tickets by clicking the link to the Madison Square Garden website: Ramirez even admitted to being "too nice" at times, especially when he didn't protect himself coming out of a clinch in the seventh round, which led to the knockdown. 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 jawed with Ramirez during Thursday's faceoff and even at Friday's weigh-in. 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. Others might value whether you can put an opponent down and how fast. And they dont (at least tangibly) make boxers more money. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Most recently, Papi knocked out former MMA fighter and 2-0 influencer boxer Josh Brueckner with a devastating left hand back in January. He fights in the super-lightweight category and as of January 2021; he is a unified champion. It took Hopkins 49 fights, Crawford needed 32 fights and Jermain Taylor accomplished the feat in his 24th bout. 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 also becomes the first Scottish fighter to hold all four titles in any division. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images). Josh Taylor. 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. They have absolutely no bearing whatsoever in how matchups are made, or champions are determined. In a week in which one four-belt world title fight hit the canvas amid an interminable negotiating period, Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez played out in thrilling fashion to produce that rare and sacred thing in boxing: an undisputed world champion. From May 2021 to May 2022, Taylor reigned as the undisputed light-welterweight champion, unifying all four major titles in the division and being only the sixth male boxer to do so. But a late flurry wasn't enough to overcome a couple of knockdowns. LAS VEGAS -- Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez's undisputed junior welterweight title fight lived up to the billing. Josh Taylor (born 2 January 1991) is a Scottish professional boxer. The journey to becoming undisputed champion has seen Taylor achieve the feat in only 18 fights. As the two men were exiting a clinch, Taylor landed a lead, left uppercut that sent Ramirez to the canvas. At a gala held in Moscow, Taylor selected to fight Ryan Martin in the quarter-finals. [32] It was announced by Taylor on 21 October that he had suffered an injury, and thus the fight was postponed to 26 February 2022. Who has the edge? [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. 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. [20] Although Vzquez' style seemed to pose problems for Taylor in the early rounds, Taylor wore him down as the fight went on. (Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images). Ramirez didn't seem to be hurt by the punch, but it sent a clear message that Taylor's adjustment would pay off for him if Ramirez continued to do things the same way. Taylor posted the pictures through his official social media handle, sending several fans into a frenzy. Both featherweights stood on the inside, and they traded power punches for nearly their entire featherweight bout. U N D I S P U T E D!!! He has a lot of experience in the field of boxing with 49 wins in the 71 . Taylor won the fight by unanimous decision (UD) with scores of 7972, and 78-73 twice. 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. Considering how good Saturday's bout was, there should be an appetite for a second fight between them. Boxing's endless capacity for controversy and drama resurfaced again late on Saturday night in Glasgow when Josh Taylor was awarded a shocking split-decision victory over Jack . He enters the ring as the best fighter within the United Kingdom. titles. 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). Taylor-Ramirez fallout: Rematch possibilities; could Taylor-Terence Crawford be next? Martinez served as a sparring partner for Jose Ramirez in advance of Saturday's undisputed junior welterweight bout against Josh Taylor. Nach dem Gewinn des IBF-Weltmeistertitels im Superleichtgewicht im Jahr 2019 hat sich der 32-jhrige Boxer jedoch ein weiteres Ziel gesetzt: Er will unangefochtener Champion werden. Who has the edge? Josh Taylor has signed a multi-fight deal with US promoters Top Rank Boxing, with ESPN to broadcast his first fight of 2020. 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. Puello, of the Dominican Republic, is now lined up to fight Ismael Barroso of Venezuela for the vacant belt. Because nothing elicits more laughs or scorn from those actively participating in the sport than talk about a worthless list. 1, has previously told us. Cortes (14-0, 7 KOs) was incredibly sharp and did just about everything well in a good back-and-forth fight. Teofimo Lopez Ahead of Potential Fight, Finally Boxing Is Starting to Look Fun: Fans React to Teofimo Lopez vs. Josh Fury is now set to fight Deontay Wilder a third time, while Joshua is seemingly on course to fight Usyk. I'm so, so happy. The Coria cheering section, along with the fighter from Moreno Valley, California, were displeased when the decision was announced. 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. 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. This @JoshTaylorBoxer uppercut in Round 7 was felt in the whole venue #RamirezTaylor | LIVE NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/wJVRzML7eF. Birth Name Josh Taylor. [7] Taylor won a silver medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where he was beaten by Thomas Stalker in the lightweight final by 113. He enjoyed a successful amateur career with a commonwealth Gold in his home country in 2014, being the pick of the bunch. Climate Change Science, Gets Blasted by Boxing World Champion, Couldnt Give a Monkeys: Josh Taylor Unfazed by Murdering Psychopath Side of 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. Vzquez went down in round nine from body shots, and he failed to beat the count. Have you racked up titles? Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? I've trained for this moment all my life.". That is a question thats never really been answered.. 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. 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. The fact that it was a breathtaking, back-and-forth encounter made it even more special as Taylor, who floored Ramirez in the sixth and seventh rounds, won by scores of 114-112 on all three judges' scorecards. Should Davis come out victorious, a battle between Taylor and Tank would easily garner the Scottish champion the most attention he has ever had. A notable exception is Crawford, who will readily tell you hes the pound-for-pound best. Its good for the media, social media, it keeps people talking. Formerly at DAZN, Hale has written for various combat sports outlets, including The Ring, Sherdog, Boxing Scene, FIGHT, Champions and others. Cortes and Garza deserved it after an action-packed fight that Cortes won via unanimous decision 77-75, 78-74, 79-73. Taylor will have bigger options for a next fight than the English boxer, and he may decide to relinquish one or more of the belts for a bigger fight, which could conceivably include a Ramirez rematch. 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. Taylor, 31, announced afterward that he would relinquish all four belts and move up to welterweight, but he hasn't yet done so. He said on Twitter afterwards, "I whole heartedly apologise for my stupid actions. Massive Title Fight, Tyson Fury Holds His Ground as Josh Taylor Lands Monstrous Body Shots, Get Ready for a F**King Whooping: Excited Josh Taylor Sends Stern Message to 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. Potential "super fights" await him. 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. 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. He wobbled as he made it to his feet before referee Kenny Bayless could finish the count. 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In the post-fight news conference, Ramirez's manager, Rick Mirigian, hinted at a championship chance in the near future, as well as a potential rematch at welterweight between Taylor and Ramirez. All the judges had Zepeda -- the No. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? date. Rankings go up on Mondays at 10 am ET. After the fight, Taylor and Ramirez shared an embrace and a long conversation near Ramirez's corner. 1 ranked junior welterweight by the WBC -- winning six of the last seven rounds. As an amateur, he won a lightweight silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and light-welterweight gold at the 2014 edition. Anthony Taylor, who amassed a 7-5 MMA record, much of . 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-) Josh Taylor started his career aged 32 on July 2015. Trainer Ben Davison and sparring partner Lee McGregor also . "[43], Taylor is engaged to Danielle Murphy.[44]. pro boxer. 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. [12] Taylor also represented the British Lionhearts at the World Series of Boxing.[13]. Anyone looking to weigh in on the pound-for-pound debateor create their own listcould easily value one characteristic more heavily than another boxing aficionado. 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). Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Who has the edge? Its so crazy to me. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Javier Martinez, the undefeated middleweight prospect out of Milwaukee, picked up a vicious fourth-round KO victory over Kansas City's Calvin Metcalf. The judges differed on which non-knockdown round Coria (12-5, 7 KOs) won; two had Coria winning the fourth, while another had Coria taking the sixth. 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. 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. The Scotsmans last outing saw him become undisputed at light-welterweight, beating American Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision after scoring two knockdowns. champions. 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 | Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Zepeda picked up the unanimous decision with 98-92 scores on all three judges' cards on the final bout of the Taylor-Ramirez undercard. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? Can't get enough boxing and MMA? -- Parkinson, Everything went according to plan for Taylor. He defeated. "This week was no disrespect. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Trainer Ben Davison's game plan worked perfectly, especially as Ramirez tried to push the tempo in the later rounds. He spent a short time at Meadowbank ABC and then moved onto Lochend ABC under coach Terry McCormack of Edinburgh. How good will the promotion be? a Boxer He Chose to Learn From, This Could Easily Be Abused: AI Judging Causes Uproar in Boxing World. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Taylor made his professional boxing debut at the age of 24, on July 18, 2015. . 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. Taylor will still head to Dublin on May 20, however, with confirmation that she would defend her undisputed super lightweight championship against Chantelle Cameron. section: | slug: boxing-schedule-for-2023-canelo-alvarez-vs-john-ryder-devin-haney-vs-vasiliy-lomachenko-on-tap | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | [40] Taylor has been a supporter of Hibernian F.C. First, Coria knocked Vivas down with a left hook. Behind the strength of two knockdowns, Taylor picked up a 114-112 unanimous decision -- all three judges scored it the same -- over Jose Ramirez. Josh Taylor (c) vs. Teofimo Lopez: WBO junior welterweight title: ESPN: June 24: Minneapolis: Carlos Adames (c) vs. Julian Williams: Interim WBC middleweight title: Showtime: June 24: New York City: 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. That game plan allowed Taylor to seal the historic victory. All those fights led to the undisputed bout against the unbeaten Jose Ramirez in May 2021. 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. This has seemingly put to be Josh Taylor defended his titles, but he couldn't keep his spot in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings. Taylor has become a major player in the pound-for-pound boxing list as a result. His first defense of all four belts was mired in controversy. Net Worth $2 million. Taylor did enough to pick up the unanimous decision at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, winning 114-112 on all three scorecards. Donald McRae. Since turning professional, Taylor has won all his 19 fights. Josh Taylor (The Tartan Tornado) is a Scottish professional boxer. Ramirez staggered to get to his feet and was able to survive the final few seconds of the round. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? Jack Catterall appeared to pull off the upset of Taylor in February, but the judges scored the bout for Taylor. Note: This will be updated constantly with changes and additions. 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. It is a charity that delivers fresh food parcels and other amenities to those in need of it. How good will the promotion be? He is the WBO and Ring magazine light-welterweight world champion, having held the Ring title since 2019, and the WBO title since 2021. Taylor returns to Scotland to fight for the first time since 2019, when he beat Ivan Baranchyk for the IBF light-welterweight title. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Despite suffering the first loss of his pro career, Ramirez should still be in the mix to regain at least one of the 140-pound belts by the end of the year. Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez are reportedly set to face each other in a world super-lightweight title bout in the summer - much to Jack Catterall's dismay. It was a muted applause for a fight that lacked a ton of action. All Rights Reserved. Below is a running list of boxing main events for 2023. Dmitry Bivol. What are the criteria? Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with all of our latest boxing news. [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. But if Ramirez wants to take his career to the next level, the 27-year-old will need to find that next gear. 8, What we learned about Davis, Garcia in superfight, Morrell batters Falcao for highlight-reel KO, Morrell batters Falcao for highlight-reel knockout, Tyson, Dr. J among celebs attending Davis vs. Garcia, Zhang batters Joyce for TKO win in London, Best, worst and more NFL Draft superlatives, Panthers restricting Round 2 ticket sales to U.S. residents, Janibek Alimkhanuly (c) vs. Steven Butler. Fans in the United States can watch Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall on ESPN+. He beat Ivan Baranchyk and then Regis Prograis. 11:28 am ET, What you may have missed during a busy April, Davis vs. Garcia exceeds PPV expectations, P4P Rankings: 'Tank' makes his debut at No. ET, with Taylor and Catterall entering the ring around 5:15 p.m. Taylor's blueprint in the ring mirrored what it was like during fight week. Taylor, cut twice by the left eye, down in the 8th round and deducted one point in the 11th for punching after the bell. Then, Coria was given a questionable knockdown after Vivas stumbled into the ropes. Ramirez's own momentum, coupled with Taylor's accuracy, sent the Fresno, Calif., fighter to the canvas. score. 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. Furthermore, 'The Tartan Tornado' has had other fantastic fights against the likes of Miguel Vazquez, Ryan Martin, and Winston Campos. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Taylor's WBA title stripped after refusing defense, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. What this victory means for Taylor. Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. Josh Taylor (born 2 January 1991) is a Scottish professional boxer. Taylor's triumph is one the best performances by a British boxer ever on American soil, and will set up bigger, money-spinning fights for him. 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. Raymond Muratalla put on a dazzling performance against an overmatched Jose Gallegos to get a fifth-round stoppage win in their lightweight fight. He joins an exclusive group, with only six men having achieved undisputed status in the four-belt era. Josh Taylor 19: 0: 0: 13 KOs 0 KOs; wiki. The seventh round really took the wind out of Ramirez's sails. Rather than allowing them to fight on the inside, Bayless would quickly look to break them up. Eventually, Ortega had seen enough. Josh Taylor is an extremely talented and fierce Scottish professional boxer. 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 Vivas (21-1, 11 KOs) won six of the eight rounds on each of the three scorecards. 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. He goes by the nickname, The Tartan Tornado as a testament to his hometown. 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, Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. Taylor dazzled under the Las Vegas lights to produce a classy performance on away soil, scoring two brilliant knockdowns on his way to a unanimous decision victory. Ryder is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. "We wish Josh Taylor success in his future inside and outside the ring. According to theFanDuel Sportsbook, Jack Catterall is the +720 underdog while Taylor is a massive -1350 favorite. Haney defeated George Kambosos Jr. to claim undisputed status at 135 pounds and again dominated Kambosos in the rematch. 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. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? The approach was more than enough to get the win. follow. 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 . . The world champion is the ambassador for the East Lothian Sunday Fresh Chicken Dinner Boxes. It's a stunning upset for Rodriguez, who was taking a significant step up in competition against Sims. . Taylor started his professional career in June 2015, signing with Barry McGuigan's Cyclone Promotions, and was trained by Shane McGuigan. Photo/ Sky Sports. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Taylor scored two knockdowns in the fight. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights are. The first bout of the Taylor-Ramirez card went a little longer than one might have expected, but the expected outcome finally played out. Everybodys different, says Golovkin. Ramirez came close to winning the undisputed junior welterweight championship that he long dreamed of attaining. #RamirezTaylor pic.twitter.com/3138TogKoV. [19], Taylor defended his WBC Silver title against former lightweight world champion Miguel Vzquez on 11 November at the Royal Highland Centre. He has since had one successful defense of the unified titles against Apinun Khongsong. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Only Usyk became undisputed faster than Taylor as the Ukrainian accomplished it in his 15th fight. Taylor's longest KO streak is 7 fights long out of his 12 pro career fights. Taylor did not waste any time, dropping and stopping Khongsong in the first round with a body shot. Alvarez vs. Ryder takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking Alvarez's first fight in his home country since 2011. WE HAVE OUR FIRST KNOCKDOWN! Previously, he held the unified WBA (Super), WBC and IBF titles between 2019 and 2022. Last year, Zepeda was dropped four times before he knocked out Ivan Baranchyk in what many called the best fight of 2020. Josh Taylor will defend his WBO super-lightweight championship against Teofimo Lopez on June 10 at the Madison Square Garden Theater live on Sky Sports. ". Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? In one of the rarest fights in boxing -- an undisputed title fight featuring two undefeated boxers in their prime -- Taylor was the one who made history Saturday night. Martinez landed a massive right hook from his southpaw stance that crumpled Metcalf (10-6-1, 3 KOs). History is made, as @JoshTaylorBoxer becomes just the 6th 4-belt champion of the era via Unanimous Decision (114-112 x3). Taylor also sparked a scuffle with Ramirez that forced both men to be separated. Therefore, he has no other endorsements. Taylor poked him with words and even sparked a mini-scuffle after Friday's weigh-in. Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Taylor gives up WBC belt, eyes Catterall rematch, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. The reaction before the final round from the crowd inside the hotel's theater said volumes about the bout. Taylor, who also held the WBA title before being stripped in May for turning down a mandatory defense against Alberto Puello, dropped to No. The undefeated lightweight from Fontana, California, showed why he is an intriguing prospect. The junior welterweight out of Chicago earned a major victory over undefeated prospect Elvis Rodriguez, and it wasn't even close. 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. 9. 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. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? "Because of all the stick and abuse I've been getting, and the way Jack's been too, mouthing off and moaning, I just want to shut his mouth," Taylor told the Irish newspaper The National in June. Boxing needs more fights like this. Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer hailing from Prestonpans, Scotland. Others base their rankings on the eye testwhen they see greatness, they know it. As a result, he does not flaunt any public endorsements. 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. Their first meeting was a Fight of the Year effort in front of a wild crowd in Madison Square Garden, making it the biggest -- and arguably most important -- fight in the history of women's boxing.
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