Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Born:
Jan. 2, 1991 (33 years)
Place of Birth:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Height:
5′9″ / 178 cm
Reach:
69″ / 177 cm
Record:
19-1, 13 КО
Division:
Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Debut:
July 18, 2015
Alias:
The Tartan Tornado
BoxRec ID:
725709
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  • Boxing News: Josh Taylor

Taylor: "Usik will beat Joshua 10 times out of 10."
March 18, 2024, 5:11 a.m.

Former absolute world champion in the first welterweight Josh Taylor commented on the talk that Anthony Joshua in his current form is able to take over the holder of WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight belts Oleksandr Usyk.

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The Taylor-Catterall rematch has been rescheduled for May 25th
March 15, 2024, 5:17 a.m.

The date for the rematch between former Ultimate Fighting Championship super flyweight champion Josh Taylor (19-1, 13 KOs) and Jack Catterall (28-1, 13 KOs) has been moved to May 25 in Leeds. The fight was previously scheduled for April 27, but the date was postponed due to Taylor's physical ailment.

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Taylor chose the favorite for the Haney-Garcia fight
Feb. 22, 2024, 5:17 a.m.

Former undisputed world champion in junior welterweight Josh Taylor weighed the chances Devina Haney And Ryan Garcia in their fight, which is scheduled for April 20 in Las Vegas.

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Taylor considers Fury the favorite to fight Usyk
Jan. 21, 2024, 11:49 p.m.

Former undisputed world champion in junior welterweight Josh Taylor shared his forecast for the upcoming fight between the WBA, WBO and IBF champion in the heavyweight division Alexander Usik and WBC title holder Tyson Fury, which will take place on February 17 in Riyadh.

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Taylor reveals plans for the year
Jan. 2, 2024, 10:52 a.m.

Josh Taylor, the former undisputed world champion in the junior welterweight division, spoke about his plans for 2024. The Briton noted that he expects to compete in two divisions at once - in the first welterweight and welterweight. Taylor also expressed hope that he will soon receive the right to box for the championship title.

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JOSH TAYLOR PROFILE

WHAT IS JOSH TAYLOR'S RECORD?

Josh Taylor's record currently stands at 19 wins, 1 lose and 0 draw.

WHAT WAS TAYLOR'S LAST FIGHT?

Josh Taylor's last fight took place against Teofimo Lopez on June 10, 2023, in New York, USA. He lost by UD in the 12 round. That fight was 9 months and 9 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS JOSH TAYLOR?

Taylor's last 3 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

WHERE IS JOSH TAYLOR FROM?

Taylor was born in United Kingdom.

HOW OLD IS JOSH TAYLOR?

The Josh Taylor is currently 33 years old. He was born on Jan. 2, 1991, so he will turn 34 in 9 months and 14 days.

HOW LONG HAS TAYLOR BEEN FIGHTING?

Josh Taylor made his professional debut in July 2015, so he has been a pro for 8 years.

HOW TALL IS JOSH TAYLOR?

Taylor is 5' 10" (5 Foot and 10 inch) which is 178 cm (1 meter and 78 centimeters).

WHAT IS TAYLOR'S REACH?

His reach is 70 inches (70") which is 177 cm (1 meter and 77 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES JOSH TAYLOR USE?

Taylor fights from a southpaw, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE JOSH TAYLOR'S NEXT FIGHT?

Josh Taylor is to face Jack Catterall next on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The fight will take place at First Direct Arena, Leeds, United Kingdom. The fight will be shown on DAZN.

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