Josh Taylor losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Josh Taylor has compiled a 19-3 (13) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, two of them in title fights.
3. Josh Taylor loses to Ekow Essuman via unanimous decision
On May 24, 2025 Josh Taylor fought Ekow Essuman for the vacant WBO International and WBO Global welterweight titles. Taylor was 34 years old with a record of 19-2, and Essuman was 36 with a record of 21-1. Taylor was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Essuman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Essuman.
2. Josh Taylor loses to Jack Catterall in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 25, 2024 Josh Taylor faced Jack Catterall in a super lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Taylor was 33 years old with a record of 19-1, and Catterall was 30 with a record of 28-1. Taylor was coming off a loss, while Catterall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Catterall.
1. Josh Taylor loses to Teófimo López via unanimous decision
On June 10, 2023 Josh Taylor defended his The Ring and WBO super lightweight titles against Teófimo López. Taylor was 32 years old with a record of 19-0, and López was 25 with a record of 18-1. Taylor was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and López was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with López.