WBA/IBF junior welterweight world champion Josh “The Tartan Tornado” Taylor (16-0, 12 KOs), fresh off his tour de force win over Regis Prograis in the World Boxing Super Series final, has signed a multi-year promotional agreement with Top Rank. Taylor, from Edinburgh, Scotland, will make his Top Rank on ESPN debut in 2020 as he continues his quest to become the undisputed junior welterweight king.
“Josh Taylor is one of the world’s best fighters, and he is a fight fan’s fighter, a tough guy willing to fight anyone we put in front of him,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “Whether it’s Jose Ramirez in a fight for the undisputed junior welterweight title or any of the welterweights out there, he’s ready for the biggest challenges. I want to thank Josh’s advisors at MTK Global, who have the same goal as us, which is to make him an international star.”
I can’t wait to see the unification bout Bryan Taylor and Ramirez. That will be a classic if Taylor fights Ramirez the same way he fought Prograis.
Well if it leads to an undisputed fight with Ramirez, then this is a good deal for the fans. Taylor could also be a very near future opponent for Bud Crawford, since fighting under top rank is likely going to scuttlebutt any fights between the Nebraskan and the other elites at welterweight.
Smart move. The kid can fight and they love boxing on the other side of the pond so he will have plenty of his country man with him when he fights in Vegas.
Taylor vs. Ramirez is a terrific matchup. They are not only the two top guys at 140, but also the two biggest men (5’10”). I give the the edge to Taylor in a close fight. Taylor style and size are all wrong for Crawford. Taylor made this move because he wants Crawford and if this fight happens, I am envisioning a tough night for Crawford and maybe a mild upset