British former undisputed world champion announces shock retirement aged 34 only two months after last fight

JOSH TAYLOR has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 34.

The Scottish star once held all four undisputed title in the 140lb super-lightweight division.

Boxer Josh Taylor with a cut above his eye.

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Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 34Credit: PA

But he was beaten by Ekow Essuman in his return to the ring and welterweight debut in May.

And after three losses in a row, the British boxing star has announced his retirement.

He captioned the post: “End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest.

“Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey.

“Boxing is all I’ve ever known but now let’s see what life has to offer on the other side of the ropes.”

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