Josh “Tartan Tornado” Taylor Announces Retirement Due to Eye Injury

Former undisputed super lightweight champion Josh Taylor has officially announced his retirement from boxing at 34, due to a recurring eye injury.

Taylor (19-3, 13 KOs), the first British undisputed champion of the four-belt era, announced on his social media that he was forced to retire after receiving medical advice.

Taylor will go down in history as one of the greatest Scottish boxers of all time and a legend of the sport in Great Britain for his magnificent achievements.

After winning silver at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and gold in Glasgow in 2014, he rapidly rose through the professional ranks with seven consecutive knockout victories before capturing his first world title in his fifteenth fight, defeating Ivan Baranchyk.

Taylor won the World Boxing Super Series final in 2019, beating Regis Prograis at the O2 Arena in London. In 2021, he became undisputed champion by defeating Jose Carlos Ramirez in Las Vegas.

Here’s what he posted on social media:

“Well folks, it’s not easy for me to write this post, but on the advice of my doctors, it is unfortunately necessary. I’ve had a recurring eye problem which, unfortunately, means I now have to put an end to my career or risk losing my eyesight. Although the fighter in me always wants to keep boxing, I know I must listen to the medical professionals and save myself from myself. It’s certainly not the way I wanted to retire, but I must listen to the doctors and those around me. First and foremost, I cannot thank you, the fans, enough. You always gave me everything, spending your hard-earned money to watch me fight. Especially the thousands who traveled to watch me box at Madison Square Garden. Your support has always been fundamental to me, and I’ve never taken it for granted. I know British boxing, and Scottish boxing in particular, are at an exciting time with the focus they have on training the next generation of Champions. Thanks again, and God bless.”

The WBC and its President  Mauricio Sulaimán, wish Josh great success in his future endeavors.