My parents worked all hours and made huge sacrifices so I could chase my goal to be one of the world's best boxers. Like my sister, they backed me to the hilt. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
I was good at motocross. I was real competitive - getting top-threes in a field of 40 - and had one full season. But my parents couldn't afford it any more so I found boxing. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
Apart from my grandad, none of my family had really been into boxing so the sport was never discussed much at home. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
A lot of fighters underestimate opponents and they get beat or get hurt. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
Seven weeks with Freddie Roach is not enough time - if anything it's a bit of a disadvantage. It's not enough time to link… — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
I don't feel surprised, I really don't feel surprised that I am undisputed champion. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
If the stoppage is there, I'll take it. I'm a good finisher when someone's hurt, but I'm not gonna go looking for it. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
I'm very laid back, but if someone is on me my temper goes. The fight comes out, the nastiness, the spitefulness. That's always been… — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
If I'm getting hurt, there's no way in hell I'm waving the white flag. You're either beating me or the corner or the ref… — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
I had to learn to stand up for myself, because I was small growing up. — Josh Taylor Copy Share Image
