Josh Taylor stripped of WBA super-lightweight title
Josh Taylor has been stripped of his WBA super-lightweight title, according to the world governing body.The WBA had ordered Taylor to make a mandatory defence of his title against Dominican Alberto Puello, who is unbeaten in 20 fights.
"The World Boxing Association Championships Committee, in accordance with the organization's rules, has decided that the Super Lightweight title, which was held by the Scottish Josh Taylor, is vacant," said a WBA statement.
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