Josh Taylor’s whole world came crashing down around him when he was told by doctor’s that he would have to retire or risk going blind. Boxing had consumed the Scotsman’s life

Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has been forced to retire from boxing due to a recurring eye injury. Scotsman Taylor, 34, became the first Briton to become undisputed champion in the four-belt era when he ruled over the super-lightweight division between May 2021 and May 2022.

Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor says it is "sadly necessary" to announce his retirement from boxing on medical advice. The 34-year-old Scot underwent eye surgery in February last year and, in the wake of his defeat by Ekow Essuman in May, has been advised by specialists that to continue boxing would put his eyesight at risk.