‘No excuses’ - Josh Taylor loses WBO super-lightweight title on points to Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden

Josh Taylor lost his WBO super-lightweight title to Teofimo Lopez in a comprehensive points defeat at Madison Square Garden. It signalled the end of the Scotsman's title defence lasting more than four years, in what was his first defeat in 20 professional bouts. Ad He has already vacated the WBC, IBF and WBA belts due to injuries and mandatory commitments, while this latest setback will be an equally tough pill to swallow.

BoxingShields looks for Marshall or Crews-Dezurn rematch after easy win over Cornejo04/06/2023 AT 09:42 Lopez was in fine form on the night and that was reflected in the judges' scorecards of 115-113, 115-115 and 117-111. This was the 32-year-old's first fight since controversially overcoming Jack Catterall in February last year, and the result could have been very different after a fast start. He utilised the jab well and delivered some brilliant body shots, and momentum seemed to be firmly with Taylor after Lopez slipped to the canvas in round three.

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