Article 5J5EC Josh Taylor drops José Ramírez twice to unify all four junior welterweight belts

Josh Taylor drops José Ramírez twice to unify all four junior welterweight belts

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Donald McRae
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I'm ecstatic," Josh Taylor said simply on Saturday night in Las Vegas as he wiped his face, which was creased with as much emotion as sweat, after he had made history by winning a thrilling fight against Jose Ramirez. Taylor had also just conquered his last remaining battle of the night by, with some difficulty, managing to drape all four world championship belts he and Ramirez had brought into the ring over his shoulders. For the 30-year-old Scot it was a deeply symbolic moment.

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