The End Of: Josh Taylor’s Retirement Signals A Bittersweet Farewell to Boxing

Undisputed Former 140-LB Champion Josh Taylor Announced His retirement, ending His 10-year Career Due to Medical Reasons.

Taylor, 34, Had Last Three Fights, With The Unkindest Cut Of Azkow Ecow Essuman, A 36-year-old Welterweight That is More Fringe-Level Than One Of The Top Guys. That Loss, In Addition to Josh’s Two Previous Ones Against Jack Catterall and Teofimo Lopez, Was A Clear Sign That He Needed to Hang Up His Gloves.

Josh Taylor’s Eye Injury Ends Boxing Career

On Social Media, Taylor Stated That His Decision to the Sport Was Due to Eye Injury. He didn’t revel how long he’d Had the problem. His career to suffer as far back as febrush 26, 2022, when he won a 12-round split decision Against Catteralall in Glasgow, Scotland. Many Boxing Fans Viewed That A Robbery.

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Analyzing Josh Taylor’s Career Decline

The Prograis and Ramirez Fights Were Both Wars, With Taylor Taking A Lot Of Punishment in Winning 12-Round Decisions. Josh Briefly Held The Undisputed Light Wellterweight Title With His Win Over Ramirez.

After The Win Over Ramirez in 2021, Taylor Lost The Moment at Had. He was involved in the Controversial Win Catter Ratterall, which is Tainted His Career, and then Vacating His Titles. In 2022, Taylor Vacated His IBF, WBA, AND WBC 140-LB titles When Ordered to Face Alberto Puello and Jose Zepeda.

In Hindsight, IF Tajlow Had Defended Against Puello, He Likely Would Have Lost, And His Career Would Have Unraveled Right With Away. Even at HIS Best, Taylor Would Have Had Massive Problems Against Puello. Avoiding That Fight Was A Smart Move For Him.

END OF AN ERA. I Have Lived My Dream For The Last 10 Years & Conquered Mount Everest.
Thank You to Every Single One Of You The Support Through What has been the Journey of This Mad Rollercoaster.
Boxing is All I’ve Ever Known But Now
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– Josh Taylor (@joshtaylorboxer) July 21, 2025