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Chamber and committees

Josh Taylor Undisputed World Champion

  • Submitted by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 24 May 2021
  • Motion reference: S6M-00090

That the Parliament congratulates boxer Josh Taylor on his latest outstanding success in defeating US fighter Jose Ramirez with a unanimous points victory to become undisputed super-lightweight champion of the world; notes that, in so doing, he has become only the fifth man, and the first British fighter, to claim the WBO, WBA, IBF and WBC titles simultaneously since the four-belt era officially began in 2004, and that his victory also makes him the first Scot to be undisputed world champion since Ken Buchanan some 50 years ago; believes that this achievement puts Josh firmly among the all-time greats of British boxing, as well as being an inspiration to young people in his home town of Prestonpans, East Lothian and across Scotland, and wishes him continued success with his formidable boxing career.


Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Foysol Choudhury, Murdo Fraser, Mark Griffin, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Paul McLennan, Douglas Ross, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber