Ezra Taylor (boxer)

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Ezra Taylor
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Born
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(1994-08-12) 12 August 1994 (age 31)
Nottingham, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesThe Cannon
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights12
Wins12
Wins by KO8
Losses0

Ezra Taylor (born 12 August 1994) is a British professional boxer. [2]

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Amateur career

Taylor made a name for himself in the British amateur boxing circuit, being the first person to acquire five regional titles at the same time. [3]

Professional career

On 7 March 2020 Taylor made his professional debut, stopping his opponent with a big left hook in the second round, securing his victory against Jevgenijs Andrejevs at Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England. [4]

He defeated Troy Jones by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBA Continental Gold light-heavyweight title at Nottingham Arena on 10 May 2025. [5] [6]

Taylor is scheduled to challenge British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Lewis Edmondson at the O2 Arena in London on 25 October 2025. [7]

Professional boxing record

12 fights12 wins0 losses
By knockout80
By decision40
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
12Win12–0 Troy Jones UD1010 May 2025 Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, EnglandWon the vacant WBA Continental Gold light-heavyweight title
11Win11–0Ryan MaycockKO2 (6), 1:257 Mar 2025York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
10Win10–0Kristaps BulmeistarsTKO1 (10), 0:242 Nov 2024bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham, England
9Win9–0Carlos Alberto LamelaUD1020 Jul 2024Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, EnglandWon vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title.
8Win8–0Prince Oko NarteyTKO4 (10), 2:4516 Mar 2024 Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England
7Win7–0Joel McIntyreTKO8 (8), 2:5923 Sep 2023 OVO Wembley Arena, Wembley, England
6Win6–0Khalid GraidiaPTS89 Jun 2023 York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
5Win5–0Ales MakovecTKO2 (6), 2:3825 Mar 2023Telford International Centre, Telford, England
4Win4–0Mohamed Cherif BenchadiTKO2 (6), 1:5319 Nov 2022Telford International Centre, Telford, England
3Win3–0Veselin VasilevTKO3 (4), 2:0811 Jun 2022Telford International Centre, Telford, England
2Win2–0Darryl SharpPTS428 Aug 2021 Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England
1Win1–0Jevgenijs AndrejevsTKO2 (4), 1:087 Mar 2020 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Ezra Taylor". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "BoxRec: Ezra Taylor BoxRec". boxrec.com.
  3. ↑ "Ezra Taylor BBC Sport Interview at the time of three belts". Facebook .
  4. ↑ "Ezra Taylor Vs Jevgenijs Andrejevs". YouTube .
  5. ↑ "Ezra Taylor outpoints Troy Jones over 10 hard rounds". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ezra Taylor Powers Past Troy Jones In Gruelling Duel Of Unbeaten Light-Heavyweights". The Ring. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "Lewis Edmondson vs Ezra Taylor confirmed for Parker-Wardley bill". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
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