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<\/a>Scotland\u2019s \u2018Tartan Tornado’ Josh Taylor earned his first world title after producing a career-best performance against the tough Belarusian, \u2018The Beast\u2019 Baranchyk, and the unanimous decision verdict via scores of 117-109 and two times 115-111 means he is on to face WBA titleholder Regis Prograis in the super-lightweight final of the WBSS.<\/p>\n\u201cI took more risks than I should have,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cAnd I could have made it easier on myself. If I had more time in the sixth round I would have stopped him. It was easy peasy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’m so delighted of winning a world title and I can’t wait for the final now. I think I’m the best, Regis Prograis thinks he is the best. I am confident of going all the way.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was an excellent fight,\u201d said Prograis, who was watching from ringside. \u201cBut I am the best in the division and I will beat Taylor and take home the Ali Trophy.\u201d<\/p>\n
The WBSS returns on June 15 with a sensational doubleheader at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia: Mairis Briedis vs Krzysztof Glowacki and Yunier Dorticos vs Andrew Tabiti for spots in the cruiserweight final.<\/p>\n
WBSS Season 2 Semi-Finals:<\/p>\n
27 April – Cajundome, Lafayette, LA, USA<\/p>\n
Regis Prograis vs Kiryl Relikh – Prograis W TKO6
\nNonito Donaire vs Stephon Young – Donaire W KO6
\n18 May – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
\nJosh Taylor vs Ivan Baranchyk – Taylor W UD12
\nNaoya Inoue vs Emmanuel Rodriguez – Inoue W KO2
\n15 June – Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia<\/p>\n
Mairis Briedis vs Krzysztof Glowacki
\nYunier Dorticos vs Andrew Tabiti<\/p>\n
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