Unbeaten Scottish super lightweight phenomenon Josh Taylor has officially been announced as a participant in the World Boxing Super Series 140lbs tournament.
Taylor, who was last seen in action overcoming former WBC World super lightweight champion Viktor Postol in thrilling fashion in Glasgow, is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in world boxing and his entrance will no doubt come as welcome news to boxing fans worldwide.
The tournament, that seeks to pit the best eight competitors in each division against one and other in a knockout-format, has been well-received throughout the first season, with its glitzy, showpiece events bringing a much needed boost to the respective divisions.
With the recent announcement of the super lightweight tournament, spectators have been watching on expectantly as the new line-up has been slowly revealed day-by-day.
The inclusion of Taylor – who has flourished under the guidance of ‘Ring 2016 Trainer of the Year’ Shane McGuigan – caps off a whirlwind career so far in the professional ranks for the Scotsman.
Dominating bitter domestic rival Ohara Davies in just his tenth fight, followed up with wins over former-World champions in Miguel Vazquez and the aforementioned Viktor Postol, ‘The Tartan Tornado’ enters the series in red-hot form.
Blessed with a terrific punch variety and lightning fast hands and feet, southpaw Taylor is likely to face WBC World champion Regis Prograis in the first round – should the brash American enter the tournament – after being made mandatory for his WBC title with a stunning decision win over Viktor Postol last weekend.
