Josh Taylor: record, next fight and profile →
Regis Prograis likes Josh Taylor’s chances against Teofimo Lopez. The recently crowned WBC 140-pound titlist from New Orleans offered his thoughts on the upcoming title bout between the WBO champion Taylor of Scotland and Brooklyn’s Lopez. Their promoter, Top Rank, will stage the fight on June 10 in New York City.
BoxingScene.com’s Keith Idec recently reported that former undisputed and current WBO super lightweight champion Josh Taylor (19-0) will face former unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez (18-1) on June 10th in New York.
Josh Taylor doesn’t believe Teofimo Lopez’s last few fights in the 140-pound division have been reflective of his true ability as a fighter. The WBO junior welterweight champion from Scotland is on track to fight Lopez, of Brooklyn, New York, on June 10 in New York City.
Subriel Matias realizes Josh Taylor eventually did what made the most business sense for the former undisputed 140-pound champion after he defended the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO belts nearly a year ago.
Teofimo Lopez was more than willing to fight Josh Taylor in Scotland. It turns out that Lopez won’t have to take that transatlantic trip for a shot at the Scottish southpaw’s WBO junior welterweight title. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs) has agreed to defend his 140-pound championship against Lopez (18-1, 13 KOs), a former unified lightweight champion, on June 10 in New York.
Jack Catterall won’t enter Josh Taylor’s personal pound-for-pound list anytime soon. Taylor, the WBO 140-pound titlist from Scotland, did not hide his contempt for his former opponent during a recent interview, saying he doesn't think Catterall is an elite prizefighter, despite the fact that the British contender arguably gave him the toughest fight of his career to date.
Junior welterweight contender Jack Catterall has verbally lashed out in the direction of WBO world champion Josh Taylor. A year ago, Taylor picked up a controversial twelve round split decision over Catterall. At the time, Taylor was the undisputed world champion at 140-pounds.
Josh Taylor thinks his fight with Teofimo Lopez is a significant upgrade from one with Jack Catterall. Scotland’s Taylor, the WBO 140-pound titlist, is headed toward a showdown with Brooklyn’s Lopez later this summer, possibly in June in Taylor’s hometown of Edinburgh.
Promoter Bob Arum says he had no choice but to put the kibosh on the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall after it became clear Taylor’s WBO junior welterweight title would not be at stake.
A rumored title fight will come with sanctioning body approval—along with a ticking clock to reach a deal. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the previously discussed Josh Taylor-Teofimo Lopez junior welterweight championship was formally ordered by the WBO. A letter issued to Top Rank—promoter for both boxers—outlined the terms for what is now regarded as a mandatory title defense.