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Motion · S6M-00090 · 24 May 2021

Josh Taylor Undisputed World Champion

Lodged by Martin Whitfield Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

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.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.