Beaten Taylor won’t make ‘hasty decision’ on future

After being humiliated by Ekow Essuman, Josh Taylor says he needs to take some time to decide whether or not to fight.

After a strong first half of the fight in Glasgow, the former undisputed world champion faded and all three judges gave Essuman the win on the scorecards.

The 34-year-old’s first welterweight appearance was bitterly disappointing, with many believing that he is now ready to end his career.

In an interview the morning after the fight, Taylor said, “I’m going to take a little time to just think about what’s coming.”

“I’ll just sit back and take a few weeks to unwind,” he said. I’ll hang them up if I really believe I’m not doing anything.

After the judges’ decision was announced at the Hydro, Taylor abruptly walked out of the ring, skipping to do post-fight interviews.

Taylor simply stated, “I just want to congratulate Ekow on a good performance, doing a good job, and getting the win.” In the ring, I congratulated him.

“I just completely ruined myself, which is why I jumped out of the ring.” My emotions were everywhere. I regret saying something in an interview that I didn’t want to do.

I should have taken the time and opportunity to thank everyone who showed up and continued to support me.

“The people in the arena lifted the roof over the place,” said one witness. The atmosphere was once more unbelievable.

Taylor claims that his recent struggles have resulted in his devastation and that inactivity, which he hasn’t fought for more than once in a calendar year since 2019, has contributed to his devastation.

He said, “I need to get more active and go outside at least a couple of times a year, if I’m going to keep going.”

At the end, Taylor’s bloody and brusqué face told a different story about a fighter who has been taking too many shots for too long.

The Tartan Tornado’s decision to hang up the gloves has been a hot topic for some time, and this defeat strengthens the case.

Few boxers are able to negotiate their own terms and execute their perfect exit. There are hundreds of others who waited too long in search of that final moment of glory, just like Joe Calzaghe and Lennox Lewis.