Josh Taylor vs. Alberto Puello - WBA Ordered

[DrDuke]

Not so interesting. Taylor gotta move up.

[Wee Tommy]

Taylor is bleeding fans by the day with his twitter posts and general attitude. I feel for him as he’s a top fighter but is doing himself no favours.

Rematch Catteral or move up but please Josh shut up for a bit.

[Ruthless-RKO]

well, that makes him more of a man doesn't it

He’s an absolute asshole!

He’s too worried about what Catterall posts on twitter and then replies things like, this will be your claim to fame, crying you got robbed etc.

[Counter-puncher]

Rematch Catteral or move up but please Josh shut up for a bit.

he definitely needs to do (at least) one of those things

[Wee Tommy]

well, that makes him more of a man doesn't it

He’s an absolute asshole!

He’s too worried about what Catterall posts on twitter and then replies things like, this will be your claim to fame, crying you got robbed etc.

He’s definitely not going to rematch him. It’s very disappointing.

[Dioufy]

Now Josh is whinging constantly that he vacated and wasn’t stripped.
Like it actually matters tbh.
Why hasn’t he vacated all the belts if he plans to move up.
I hope he moves up and gets a beating.
Ever since the Catt fight I’ve lost respect for him.
Whopper.

[mickey1975]

The guy has thrown away a winning lottery ticket, upset half of his fans and his trainer cant get into America for a real payday.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

WBA are a JOKE!

“The World Boxing Association (WBA) called for a hearing with the representatives of the top six super lightweight ranked fighters with the intention of seeking the best solution to the vacancy of the world title of the category,” said Jesus Milano of the WBA website.

“Each team will have 15 minutes to present its case with no time extension. The panel will have 5 minutes after each presentation to ask questions and, after a time of deliberation on each case, will present its opinion to President Mendoza, who will have the final decision.”


WBA top six contenders

1. Alberto Puello
2. Ismael Barroso
3. Ohara Davies
4. Sandor Martin
5. Regis Prograis
6. Batyr Akhmedov

[Dioufy]

PowerPoint presentations will get extra kudos.

[margaret thatcher]

um, shouldnt they just offer the vacant fight to their #1 and #2 first?

[maverick23]

um, shouldnt they just offer the vacant fight to their #1 and #2 first?

Nah - that would be too obvious.

[Ruthless-RKO]

um, shouldnt they just offer the vacant fight to their #1 and #2 first?

Nah - that would be too obvious.

Yeh, this is an excellent idea.

All the orgs should do this.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Puello will just say, “because I’ve paid you sanctioning fees and already the mandatory”..

Then it’s just the case of his opponent making a strong case.

[NoScoutingReports]

Taylor in talks to face Zepeda next at 140, apparently. Surprised by that, Jose is a tough opponent for anyone in the division and JT clearly struggled with the weight last time out.

[mickey1975]

Taylor in talks to face Zepeda next at 140, apparently. Surprised by that, Jose is a tough opponent for anyone in the division and JT clearly struggled with the weight last time out.

Taylor over did the celebrating after winning the title. He looked fat going into camp.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Josh Taylor claims he wanted to fight Alberto Puello for $120k, but couldn’t

The World Boxing Association revealed details of an explanation sent by former champion Josh Taylor over the loss of his belt.

In a switch-up, it’s now stated Taylor gave up the super-lightweight crown rather than being stripped by the WBA.

The Scot told the WBA he had every intention of defining his title against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello. Taylor would have received the lion’s share of a $200,000 purse bid if he did so.

This deal amounts to $120,000 for Taylor. He claims he would happily have done so if he didn’t already have plans.

WBA

The WBA explained: “Josh Taylor sent a letter addressed to the World Boxing Association (WBA) president, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza. He explained his decision to vacate the 140-pound crown.

“The Scotsman thanked the pioneer body for his time as champion. He argued the reasons why he had to make the decision.”

Taylor claimed: “I have been proud to be WBA champion since I defeated Regis Prograis in 2019. Unfortunately, due to my wedding and honeymoon this summer, I am unable to fulfill my obligation to defend against Alberto Puello in a timely manner.

“I do not want to delay a fellow fighter from fulfilling his dreams. For that reason, I must respectfully vacate.

“I wish the best to the fighters who will dispute the title. I hope to be WBA champion again in the future”.

However, Taylor will battle WBC stipulation Jose Zepeda for considerably more money than the Puello fight. This led to many negative comments when Taylor pointed out why he couldn’t face Puello.

Especially since Taylor negated on a promise to rematch Jack Catterall, who beat him in his last fight at 140, Taylor said he was dead at the weight and could no longer compete at super-lightweight to give Catterall another chance.

“I wish the best to the fighters who will dispute the title. I hope to be WBA champion again in the future”.

However, Taylor will battle WBC stipulation Jose Zepeda for considerably more money than the Puello fight. This led to many negative comments when Taylor pointed out why he couldn’t face Puello.

Especially since Taylor negated on a promise to rematch Jack Catterall, who beat him in his last fight at 140, Taylor said he was dead at the weight and could no longer compete at super-lightweight to give Catterall another chance.

JOSH TAYLOR WBC

Furthermore, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman is happy Taylor decided to take on Zepeda.

“Josh Taylor will be fighting Chon Zepeda. It’s the World Boxing Council mandatory,” Sulaiman told DAZN.

“Josh Taylor has already confirmed that he is staying in super-lightweight. We are very happy with his loyalty to the body,” Sulaiman told DAZN.

Sulaiman outlined that the WBA negated their promise to allow the WBC to go first with their stipulation in a dampener.

“Yes [he relinquished the WBA title], but it’s shameful. We agreed in Puerto Rico. The four presidents sitting at a table agreed that it was WBO, [Jack] Catterall, WBC, Zepeda, and then the IBF.

“And without any attention to the agreement that was made, they ordered another fight. That’s why the quality of the undisputed in that division has been lost, but that’s the way it is,” he added.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Puello has been ordered to fight someone else now.. then winner fights Barroso.

Why not just have Puello vs. Barroso next?

Boxing.. honestly.

[Spud]

I hope Josh Taylor moves on from the disappointment of a poor performance against Catterhal.

Does the forum rate Taylor?

[Glass Joe]

Taylor's stock plummeted after his last fight. He needs a big win next or a rematch to put things right, i don't think either will happen.

[Spud]

Got to admit I have gone from raving about Josh Taylor to being highly concerned in 1 fight.

I hope I am wrong

[Ruthless-RKO]

I hope Josh Taylor moves on from the disappointment of a poor performance against Catterhal.

Does the forum rate Taylor?

I think we still respect his skills, but he lost that last fight and his post fight everything has put a lot of people off him.

I can’t speak for everyone.

[Dioufy]

I hope Josh Taylor moves on from the disappointment of a poor performance against Catterhal.

Does the forum rate Taylor?

I think we still respect his skills, but he lost that last fight and his post fight everything has put a lot of people off him.

I can’t speak for everyone.

You speaking for everyone there, baby. Guy is a pudendum; skilled as he is… he should be beltless.
He needs a PR team for sure.

[Alba]

Got to admit I have gone from raving about Josh Taylor to being highly concerned in 1 fight.

I hope I am wrong

Ah bit of an exaduration that?

Def needs to go back to Shane or get a new coach, and needs a new PR person