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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Josh Taylor, former undisputed champion, announces retirement from boxing due to eye injury
Scotland's Josh Taylor has been forced to call time on his storied career. Taylor, 34, announced his retirement from professional boxing on Monday morning due to a recurring eye injury. "The Tartan Tornado" says he was advised by doctors to hang up his gloves or risk losing his eyesight. Taylor (19-3, 13 KOs) was the first four-belt undisputed champion from Britain. He won the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) in 2019, which included wins over IBF super lightweight champion Ivan Baranchyk and WBA titleist Regis Prograis. After emerging out of the WBSS with two belts, Taylor chased the other two titles — held by Jose Ramirez — by signing with Ramirez's promoter, Bob Arum's Top Rank. Taylor ultimately defeated Ramirez in 2021 in Las Vegas to unify the four 140-pound belts. Since then, however, Taylor's career has been nothing short of a nightmare. The Scotsman announced his homecoming title defense against little-known mandatory challenger Jack Catterall. In the opinion of many, Catterall deserved to win on the scorecards on that February 2022 night in Glasgow, but was denied the verdict after a heavily disputed decision went in favor of the local fighter. Taylor gave up three of his championships attempting to make a rematch with Catterall, but that failed, and then he was ordered to defend his WBO belt against Teofimo Lopez. Lopez took Taylor's final title by unanimous decision in 2023. A deal was finally reached for a much-anticipated Taylor vs. Catterall rematch following that defeat — and this time the judges did get it right. Catterall was awarded the decision over Taylor in Leeds, England, in the rematch. Looking for a fresh start after essentially three defeats on the bounce, Taylor moved up to welterweight earlier this year and signed with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions to undergo one final run in his career. Essuman, however, outworked and outfought Taylor to hand him another defeat. Although Taylor's retirement officially comes due to an eye injury, the trajectory of his career was heading in that direction anyway. Taylor's journey to capturing all of the belts at super lightweight was special, and he will hope that is his legacy in the sport.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Josh Taylor retires from boxing due to eye injury
Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing due to an eye injury. Taylor underwent eye surgery last year and has been advised by specialists that to continue could endanger his eyesight. Advertisement The 34-year-old will go down in history as one of Scotland's greatest boxers, having won and then unified the world light-welterweight titles. Josh Taylor claimed his first world title with victory over Ivan Baranchyk in 2019. Photo: Graham Stuart/PA. Taylor said in a statement: '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.' Advertisement Taylor, from Prestonpans, turned professional one year after winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. Josh Taylor lost his last fight against Ekow Essuman in May (Steve Welsh/PA) He claimed the IBF version of the world light-welterweight title with a points win over Ivan Baranchyk in Glasgow in May 2019, and added the WBA 'super' title by beating Regis Prograis in his next bout. Taylor went on to beat previously undefeated Jose Ramirez to become the undisputed champion in Las Vegas in May 2021. Taylor suffered his first defeat to Teofimo Lopez in New York in June 2023 and was also beaten in a rematch by British rival Jack Catterall in his following bout. Advertisement After undergoing surgery, Taylor returned for a bout against Ekow Essuman in Glasgow in May this year, but suffered his third consecutive defeat.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Josh Taylor retires from boxing due to eye injury
Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing due to an eye injury. Taylor underwent eye surgery last year and has been advised by specialists that to continue could endanger his eyesight. The 34-year-old will go down in history as one of Scotland's greatest boxers, having won and then unified the world light-welterweight titles. Taylor said in a statement: '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.' Taylor, from Prestonpans, turned professional one year after winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. He claimed the IBF version of the world light-welterweight title with a points win over Ivan Baranchyk in Glasgow in May 2019, and added the WBA 'super' title by beating Regis Prograis in his next bout. Taylor went on to beat previously undefeated Jose Ramirez to become the undisputed champion in Las Vegas in May 2021. Taylor suffered his first defeat to Teofimo Lopez in New York in June 2023 and was also beaten in a rematch by British rival Jack Catterall in his following bout. After undergoing surgery, Taylor returned for a bout against Ekow Essuman in Glasgow in May this year, but suffered his third consecutive defeat.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Josh Taylor forced to retire as former undisputed champion shares emotional update
Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has been forced to retire from boxing due to a recurring eye injury. Scotsman Taylor, 34, became the first Briton to become undisputed champion in the four-belt era when he ruled over the super-lightweight division between May 2021 and May 2022. But following medical advice, Taylor has announced that he has had to step away from the ring permanently, with a persistent eye problem forcing his retirement. In an emotional statement on X, Taylor wrote: '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 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 [Prestopans, East Lothian] 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 enjoyed a sensational professional career after bursting onto the scene at the London 2012 Olympics, with his crowning moment coming in Las Vegas in 2021. There, he beat Jose Ramirez to unify all four major super-lightweight championships, making history as the first ever undisputed champion to hail from the UK. After edging Jack Catterall in front of a vociferous home crowd at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, he fought at the hallowed Madison Square Garden, where he lost to Teofimo Lopez. This was the first of a string of three defeats, which included Catterall avenging his contentious loss in Leeds, before he was most recently beaten by Ekow Essuman for the vacant WBO welterweight title in May of this year. That would prove his final act in the ring, with Taylor revealing his forced retirement plans less than two months on. Taylor thanked his fans for their continued support, especially those who travelled to New York City to watch him fight Lopez at MSG. 'The Tartan Tornado' also showed his appreciation to the promoters who represented him throughout his career, namely Top Rank and Queensbury, as well as his sponsors, coaches, lawyers and his family. 'It's now time for me to reflect in a one-in-70-millioncareer and look forward to what's coming next,' Taylor finished.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Chargers running back suffers ‘superficial' eye injury in fireworks accident
Najee Harris was involved in a 'firework mishap' at a Fourth of July event where he sustained an eye injury, his agent Doug Hendrickson told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Los Angeles Chargers running back was one of several people to sustain injuries. Harris' injury is considered 'superficial,' and his agent expects him to be ready for the 2025 season. Advertisement The San Francisco Chronicle reported the accident happened in Antioch, California. One person lost fingers and was hospitalized as a result, the newspaper mentioned, citing police. Harris joined the Chargers on a one-year, $9.5 million deal in March to help rebuild Los Angeles' offense. Should he miss any time, though it doesn't sound as if he will, the Chargers would likely turn to rookie Omarion Hampton, who was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The extent of Harris' injury is unknown, though 'superficial' alludes to it being minor. Harris, 29, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Steelers where he rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his seasons in Pittsburgh. Advertisement More Patriots Content Read the original article on MassLive.
