US EditionJosh Taylor Reveals Reason for Retiring From Boxing
SCOTLAND, JUL 21 – Josh Taylor retired at 34 after eye surgery and medical advice warned continuing boxing could cause permanent vision loss, ending his 10-year career with a 19-3 record.
- On Jul 21, 2025, Josh Taylor announced his retirement, citing a recurring eye injury that risks his eyesight.
- Amid persistent eye trouble, Taylor underwent surgery last year to address an injury, specialists warned continuation could endanger his eyesight.
- Taylor's late-career struggles deepened when he suffered three consecutive defeats, including a loss to Ekow Essuman in May, following a controversial win over Jack Catterall.
- Josh Taylor retires with a 19-3 record, leaving a legacy as Scotland’s first undisputed four-belt champion, on medical advice due to a serious eye injury.
- Reflecting on his legacy, Taylor said `it's now time to reflect on a 1 in 70 million career`, adding `British boxing is in an exciting place with the focus on bringing through the next generation`.
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Boxing-Former undisputed world champion Taylor forced to retire over eye issue
Former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor has retired from boxing on medical advice over a recurring eye issue that could risk him losing his eyesight, the 34-year-old said on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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