Josh Taylor ‘stripped’ of WBA title but East Lothian boxing champ says he ‘vacated’ belt
The 31-year-old fighter’s most recent defence came during February against Jack Catterall, when he was awarded a controversial split points win in Glasgow.
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WBA announces Taylor's world title vacated
Josh Taylor has been stripped of his WBA super-lightweight title, the governing body announced on Saturday, with the Scottish fighter since claiming he decided to vacate the belt.
WBA announces Josh Taylor’s world title vacated
Josh Taylor has been stripped of his WBA super-lightweight title, the governing body announced on Saturday – with the Scottish fighter then claiming he decided to vacate the belt.
Diamond League: Gabby Thomas equals Doha record in the women’s 200m, Dina Asher-Smith takes third place
Gabby Thomas equalled a Doha Diamond League record after storming to victory in the women’s 200m. Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson came second with a season-best time of 22:07, while Britain's Dina Asher-Smith came third with a personal best of 22:37. Ad/> There was a huge shock in the women’s 400m, as double Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas could only finish third.
Noah Lyles opens Diamond League with 200m win over Olympic medalists
Noah Lyles edged Fred Kerley in a 200m battle between U.S. Olympic sprint medalists at the Diamond League season opener in Doha on Friday.
Lisa O'Rourke secures victory and eyes World medal in Turkey
Lisa O'Rourke boxed beautifully to progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on Friday.
Lisa O'Rourke in action as Irish impress at Istanbul World Championships
Lisa O'Rourke leads the Irish challenge on day five of the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on Friday.
Forget Rodrigo: Orta must ruthlessly axe "inexcusable" £55k-p/w Leeds flop this summer - opinion
When Leeds United splashed £13m on the signing of Junior Firpo last summer, Victor Orta would be forgiven for believing that he had secured the Whites’ first-choice left-back for the foreseeable future.