Josh Taylor
Josh Taylor 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements
Josh Taylor is a Scottish professional boxer hailing from Prestonpans, Scotland. He fights in the super-lightweight category and as of January 2021; he is a unified champion. Taylor holds the WBA, Ring Magazine, and IBF titles at the 140 lbs division.
He sits at #1 on ESPN and TBRB?s list for the super-welterweights. Known for his incredible endurance, Taylor is one of the biggest stars in the UK. He goes by the nickname, ?The Tartan Tornado? as a testament to his hometown.
Taylor started his career at 15 after a stint with Taekwondo. He enjoyed a successful amateur career with a commonwealth Gold in his home country in 2014, being the pick of the bunch. He had won a Silver medal the previous time around.
Taylor turned pro in 2015 and quickly made his mark in the sport. He worked his way up first to the IBF world title in 2019 and then the WBA title in his very next fight. He has since had one successful defense of the unified titles against Apinun Khongsong.
2021 could be the year that the undefeated champion becomes the undisputed super-lightweight champion of the world.
Josh Taylor: Record?
As of January 2021, Taylor?s record stands at 17-0. The undefeated fighter has finished 13 of his opponents, which gives him a 76% knockout rate. His two most memorable fights will be when he won his world titles as part of the World Series Boxing.
He beat Ivan Baranchyk and then Regis Prograis. Furthermore, 'The Tartan Tornado' has had other fantastic fights against the likes of Miguel Vazquez, Ryan Martin, and Winston Campos.
Josh Taylor: Foundation and charity
The world champion is the ambassador for the East Lothian Sunday Fresh Chicken Dinner Boxes. It is a charity that delivers fresh food parcels and other amenities to those in need of it.
He also joined the ?Knives Down Gloves Up? charity which aims at helping children get off the streets and channel their efforts into the sport.
Josh Taylor: Net Worth 2021
According to Sportekz, Taylor is worth an estimated $2 million as of January 2021. He earned a reported $1 million for his fight against Prograis and Khongsong.
This value is guaranteed to go up in 2021 as Taylor prepares for a lucrative undisputed fight in 2021 against Jose Ramirez.
Josh Taylor: Endorsements 2021
The Scot has his own brand called ?TTT? which is short for ?The Tartan Tornado?. As a result, he does not flaunt any public endorsements.
?TTT? also makes his fight gear, including his gloves. Therefore, he has no other endorsements.
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Age | 30 |
Reach | 69 ?? |
Height | 5?9? |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Spouse/Partner | Danielle Murphy |
Address/Residence | Prestonpans, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Endorsements | TTT |
Net Worth | $2 million |
Birthdate | 1991/01/02 |
Record | 17-0 |
Achievements | Current WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion. Former WBC silver super-lightweight champion, British super-lightweight champion |
Nickname | ?The Tartan Tornado? |