Josh Taylor announces retirement

Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor (19-3, 13 KOs) announced his retirement from boxing on medical advice. 34-year-old underwent eye surgery in February last year and has been advised by specialists that if he continued boxing his eyesight would be at risk.

Taylor said is “sadly necessary” to retire from boxing.

Taylor said in a statement: “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.”

Taylor became undisputed champion in super-lightweight division, beating Jose Ramirez on May 22, 2021 beating him by unanimous decision.