Taylor beats Prograis in super lightweight unification bout | Inquirer Sports

Taylor beats Prograis in super lightweight unification bout

/ 01:34 PM October 27, 2019

Josh Taylor-Regis Prograis

AP

Scotland’s Josh Taylor became the unified world champion of the super lightweight division with a majority decision win over US fighter Regis Prograis in a thrilling contest in London on Saturday.

One judge scored the fight 114-114, but two others gave it to Taylor by 117-112 and 115-113, to the delight of the Scottish fans in the O2 Arena.

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Taylor now holds the WBA and IBF titles and is the World Boxing Super Series champion.

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“What a fight, Regis is a great champion, but the best man won,” Taylor told Sky Sports.

“He was very good, very strong and had good timing, but I knew I could get to him inside. He lived up to his name and he is a great fighter.

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“I knew I could beat him with the jab alone, but he had me himself so respect to him.”

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The previously unbeaten Prograis vowed to return after suffering the first defeat of his career.

“The better man won on the night,” Prograis said. “No excuses, but I will be back. I am pretty sure Josh enjoyed it, hopefully we can do part two.”

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