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STV News
2 days ago
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- STV News
Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor retires from boxing
Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has revealed that he has been forced to retire from boxing on medical advice. Taylor underwent surgery to deal with an eye issue last year but after a return to the ring and a defeat to Ekow Essumen in May, he has been told by specialists that the risks are too great to continue fighting. The 34-year-old Scot now draws a line under a career that say him rise to the very top and establish himself as one of the country's greatest ever boxers. He began his career as an amateur and made headlines with a Commonwealth Games gold in front of a home crowd at Glasgow 2014. From there, the fighter known as 'the Tartan Tornado' went on to become world champion and then become the first British fighter to unify the titles in the four-belt era and one of few to ever do it. Injuries forced him to vacate three of his belts and he lost the WBO belt to Teofimo Lopez in 2023. Defeats to Jack Catterall and Essumen followed and he said it's sad to be having to hand up his gloves now. A statement on social media read: 'Right folks, this isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one. 'As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight. 'While the fighter in me always wants to box on, I know I have to listen to the medical professionals and save me from myself. 'It is certainly not the way I wanted to bow out but I have to listen to the doctors and those around me. 'I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Boxing-Former undisputed world champion Taylor forced to retire over eye issue
FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Josh Taylor & Jack Catterall Press Conference - Leeds, Britain - February 19, 2024 Josh Taylor during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith (Reuters) -Former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor has retired from boxing on medical advice over a recurring eye issue that could risk him losing his eyesight, the 34-year-old said on Monday. Taylor, the only British male boxer to win all four belts in a single division, became the undisputed champion in the 140-pound weight class with a win over Jose Ramirez in 2021. Undefeated Taylor successfully defended his undisputed title against Jack Catterall the next year, his 19th professional win in a row, before losing three fights by decision, most recently against Ekbow Essuman in May. "This isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one," Taylor wrote on Instagram. "As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight." Taylor represented Britain at the 2012 Olympics and won gold at the next year's Commonwealth Games before turning professional in 2015. "I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin," Taylor added. (Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Boxing-Former undisputed world champion Taylor forced to retire over eye issue
Former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor has retired from boxing on medical advice over a recurring eye issue that could risk him losing his eyesight, the 34-year-old said on Monday. Taylor, the only British male boxer to win all four belts in a single division, became the undisputed champion in the 140-pound weight class with a win over Jose Ramirez in 2021. Undefeated Taylor successfully defended his undisputed title against Jack Catterall the next year, his 19th professional win in a row, before losing three fights by decision, most recently against Ekbow Essuman in May. "This isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one," Taylor wrote on Instagram. "As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight." Taylor represented Britain at the 2012 Olympics and won gold at the next year's Commonwealth Games before turning professional in 2015. "I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin," Taylor added. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Singapore ST Explains: What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under the Misuse of Drugs Act? Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU introduces compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 Singapore Fine, driving ban for bus driver who hit lorry in BKE crash, causing fractures to passenger Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety
CNA
2 days ago
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- CNA
Former undisputed world champion Taylor forced to retire over eye issue
Former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor has retired from boxing on medical advice over a recurring eye issue that could risk him losing his eyesight, the 34-year-old said on Monday. Taylor, the only British male boxer to win all four belts in a single division, became the undisputed champion in the 140-pound weight class with a win over Jose Ramirez in 2021. Undefeated Taylor successfully defended his undisputed title against Jack Catterall the next year, his 19th professional win in a row, before losing three fights by decision, most recently against Ekbow Essuman in May. "This isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one," Taylor wrote on Instagram. "As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight." Taylor represented Britain at the 2012 Olympics and won gold at the next year's Commonwealth Games before turning professional in 2015. "I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin," Taylor added.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Josh Taylor makes retirement decision as boxer forced into call on glittering career
The Prestonpans fighter has explained the reasons behind his emotional retirement decision Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Josh Taylor has retired from boxing with immediate effect, bringing an end to his glittering career. Following a defeat by Ekow Essuman in May, the fighter from Prestonpans has been advised by specialists that continuing in the sport would put his eyesight at risk. Taylor had eye surgery in February last year and now medical advice is that it's no longer suitable for him to continue. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Going by 'The Tartan Tornado', Taylor is one of Scotland's greatest ever fighters. He won Commonwealth Games gold at Glasgow 2014 and enjoyed an incredible rise within the professional arena that resulted in him being crowned a world champion after just 15 fights, unified champion in the next bout and undisputed light-welterweight champion after 18. Why has Josh Taylor retired from boxing? Taylor still stands as the only male fighter from the UK to claim all four belts in a single division. Taking to social media in an emotional address, Taylor said: "Right folks, this isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one. As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight. "Whilst the fighter in me always wants to box on, I know I have to listen to the medical professionals and save me from myself. It is certainly not the way I wanted to bow out but I have to listen to the doctors and those around me. "I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin. First and foremost, I cannot thank you - the fans - enough. You always gave me your all, spending your hard earned money to come and watch me fight. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Josh Taylor sends message after retirement "Especially the thousands that travelled to watch me box at Madison Square Garden. Your support has always meant the world to me and I have never taken it for granted. Top Top Rank (Bob, Carl, Brad, Jeremy and Mel T), you helped turn my dreams into a reality in becoming undisputed world champion and boxing me in Vegas and MSG. More recently, I wanted to thank Frank and George Warren and Queensberry for giving me the opportunity to headline at the Hydro once more in front of the fans that I love. "I know that British boxing, and Scottish boxing in particular, is an exciting place with the focus that you have on bringing through the next generation of world champions. To my coaches over the years, Terry McCormack, Shane McGuigan, Ben Davison and most recently Joe McNally - thank you for all the time, energy and guidance you've invested in me, taking me to the very heights (sic) of the sport. "And finally, my family and my beautiful wife Danielle, who's been by my side every step of the way. Words will never do justice to what your unwavering love and support means to me. It's now time for me to reflect on a 1 in 70 million career and look forward to what's coming next. Thank you once again and God bless."
