Boxing

Beth Riva and Caroline Brown are among those representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games

East Lothian athletes flying the flag for Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Lara Brown has been selected to represent Scotland in the boxing ring at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later this year. Image: Craig Watson

Lara Brown has been selected to represent Scotland in the boxing ring at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later this year. Image: Craig Watson

Bronx boxer eyeing up Commonwealth Games gold medal

Lee McGregor (right) went down to defeat against Michael Gomez Jr in their lightweight bout at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday. Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Lee McGregor (right) went down to defeat against Michael Gomez Jr in their lightweight bout at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday. Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Lee McGregor vows to fight on after lightweight loss

Lee McGregor during an open workout at Boulevard World, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Riyadh. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions.

Lee McGregor during an open workout at Boulevard World, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Riyadh. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions.

Hearts fan McGregor hopes to enjoy double celebration

Maison McKay, who boxes out of Bronx Boxing Club, has enjoyed success in the ring

Maison McKay, who boxes out of Bronx Boxing Club, has enjoyed success in the ring

Youngster impressing with performances in the ring

Birthday boy Howie Colgan and former professional boxing champion Josh Taylor cut the ribbon at the boxing club's new home

Birthday boy Howie Colgan and former professional boxing champion Josh Taylor cut the ribbon at the boxing club's new home

Boxing club tipped to be knockout success after finding new home

East Lothian Boxing Club's new home will officially open in April

East Lothian Boxing Club's new home will officially open in April

'I have never seen so much excitement' - boxing club climbs off canvas for relaunch

Josh Taylor has spoken about the challenges facing boxers after retirement from the ring. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor has spoken about the challenges facing boxers after retirement from the ring. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Former undisputed champion calls for more support for boxers in retirement

Lee McGregor is ready for a massive comeback fight. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Lee McGregor is ready for a massive comeback fight. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

McGregor targeting winning 'in style' in comeback fight

Lee McGregor (right) overcame Isaac Lowe during the WBC International Featherweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards the end of 2024. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Lee McGregor (right) overcame Isaac Lowe during the WBC International Featherweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards the end of 2024. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Former European champion determined to bounce back after defeat

East Lothian Boxing Club could soon move into a new home after planning permission was granted

East Lothian Boxing Club could soon move into a new home after planning permission was granted

Boxing club set to climb off canvas as plans for new home get green light

East Lothian Boxing Club has identified a new home in Haddington. Councillor Tom Trotter is pictured left

East Lothian Boxing Club has identified a new home in Haddington. Councillor Tom Trotter is pictured left

Proposals for new home for boxing club backed by councillor

East Lothian Boxing Club supporters at the premises

East Lothian Boxing Club supporters at the premises

Boxing club reveals plans for new facility, after seven years without a home

Josh Taylor has paid tribute to boxing star Ricky Hatton, whose death was announced over the weekend

Josh Taylor has paid tribute to boxing star Ricky Hatton, whose death was announced over the weekend

Former boxing champion Josh Taylor pays tribute to Ricky Hatton

Josh Taylor. Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Josh Taylor. Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Former undisputed world boxing champion Josh Taylor retires on medical advice

East Lothian Boxing Club supporters at the premises (from l-r) Tom Trotter; Iain Trotter; Wullie Leckie; Keith Colgan with daughter Amelie Colgan; Donald McMillan; Gordon Hamilon and Olivia Colgan.

East Lothian Boxing Club supporters at the premises (from l-r) Tom Trotter; Iain Trotter; Wullie Leckie; Keith Colgan with daughter Amelie Colgan; Donald McMillan; Gordon Hamilon and Olivia Colgan.

Boxing club climbing off canvas after £250,000 donation

Josh Taylor (right) in action against Ekow Essuman in Glasgow.

Josh Taylor (right) in action against Ekow Essuman in Glasgow.

Former undisputed champion uncertain on what future holds

Nathaniel Collins (left) emerged victorious against Lee McGregor in Glasgow over the weekend. Image: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

Nathaniel Collins (left) emerged victorious against Lee McGregor in Glasgow over the weekend. Image: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

McGregor confident of bouncing back from 'gutting' loss

The former undisputed light-welterweight champion is moving up to welterweight

The former undisputed light-welterweight champion is moving up to welterweight

Everything you need to know ahead of Josh Taylor fight

Lee McGregor (right) is aiming to build on victory over Isaac Lowe before Christmas as he steps into the ring tonight. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Lee McGregor (right) is aiming to build on victory over Isaac Lowe before Christmas as he steps into the ring tonight. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

World title shot is in the sights of county boxing star

Josh Taylor is due to step back into the ring in May. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor is due to step back into the ring in May. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Boxer ready to write next chapter as he bids to become two-weight champion

Josh Taylor is due to step back into the ring in May

Josh Taylor is due to step back into the ring in May

Former world champion Josh Taylor named as one of 'sexiest boxers alive'

Josh Taylor wants to recapture his glory days but this time at welterweight

Josh Taylor wants to recapture his glory days but this time at welterweight

Taylor hopes ‘fear factor’ brings out the best in him

Josh Taylor (left) is aiming to step back into the ring in May

Josh Taylor (left) is aiming to step back into the ring in May

Taylor out to write new chapter in the history books

Josh Taylor will step back into the ring later this summer after stepping up welterweight. Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Josh Taylor will step back into the ring later this summer after stepping up welterweight. Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Taylor and McGregor preparing for ring return in May

Josh Taylor will step back into the ring in May

Josh Taylor will step back into the ring in May

Former world champion Josh Taylor ready to step back into the ring

Lee McGregor (left) is facing an important fight in Saudi Arabia. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor (left) is facing an important fight in Saudi Arabia. Image: Jennifer Charlton

McGregor aiming to return from fight with world title

Lee McGregor will take on Isaac Lowe on the undercard of Fury vs Usyk 2

Lee McGregor will take on Isaac Lowe on the undercard of Fury vs Usyk 2

Lee McGregor ready to put 'tough times' behind him as he stars on Fury vs Usyk card

Prestonpans boxer Josh Taylor has donated a pair of signed gloves for a silent auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Prestonpans boxer Josh Taylor has donated a pair of signed gloves for a silent auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Charity Fundraiser

Boxing star Josh Taylor lends a hand to Haddington Care Home's fundraising

The boxing club, based in Tranent, attended the King of the Ring tournament in Boras, Sweden, on November 1

The boxing club, based in Tranent, attended the King of the Ring tournament in Boras, Sweden, on November 1

East Lothian boxing club win gold, silver and bronze in European tournament

Josh Taylor (left) fighting Jack Catterall

Josh Taylor (left) fighting Jack Catterall

Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor included in new boxing computer game

Josh Taylor became undisputed world boxing champion but still picked out a night at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as being at the very top of his achievements

Josh Taylor became undisputed world boxing champion but still picked out a night at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as being at the very top of his achievements

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Josh Taylor backs event's return to Glasgow

Lee McGregor is looking forward to fighting in Saudi Arabia later this year. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor is looking forward to fighting in Saudi Arabia later this year. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Fighting on Fury-Usyk undercard ‘life-changing’

Former undisputed champion Josh Taylor is determined to add to his belt collection Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Former undisputed champion Josh Taylor is determined to add to his belt collection Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Josh Taylor targets becoming a world champion once again

Josh Taylor showed pupils how to throw a jab when he returned to Preston Lodge High School

Josh Taylor showed pupils how to throw a jab when he returned to Preston Lodge High School

VIDEO: Boxer Josh Taylor fields questions from pupils on return to his old school

Josh Taylor has started to look at life after boxing, including the possibility of opening his own boxing gym

Josh Taylor has started to look at life after boxing, including the possibility of opening his own boxing gym

Josh Taylor reveals hopes to open boxing gym after he retires

Josh Taylor was surrounded by family as he received the Freedom of East Lothian

Josh Taylor was surrounded by family as he received the Freedom of East Lothian

Champion Josh Taylor given Freedom of East Lothian

Josh Taylor will receive another honour this evening to go alongside the four world titles he held. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor will receive another honour this evening to go alongside the four world titles he held. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor to be given Freedom of East Lothian on Thursday

Josh Taylor (left) strikes Jack Catterall in the super lightweight bout at the First Direct Arena, Leeds. Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Josh Taylor (left) strikes Jack Catterall in the super lightweight bout at the First Direct Arena, Leeds. Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Josh Taylor spending time with family as he weighs up next move

Lee McGregor, pictured in his last bout, got back to winning ways. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor, pictured in his last bout, got back to winning ways. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor back on winning trail with second round stoppage

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, pictured in their first fight, stepped back into the ring to face each other again last night

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, pictured in their first fight, stepped back into the ring to face each other again last night

Josh Taylor loses out in rematch with Jack Catterall

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall lock horns tonight (Saturday). Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images.

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall lock horns tonight (Saturday). Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images.

Biggest British boxing fight of the year on TV tonight: all you need to know

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterallstep back into the ring tonight more than two years after their first fight. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterallstep back into the ring tonight more than two years after their first fight. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Countdown almost over as Josh Taylor steps back in the ring

Lee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion but is now getting back in the ring. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion but is now getting back in the ring. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Boxing star aiming to get back to winning ways

Josh Taylor (left) and Jack Catterall will do it all again in April. Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Josh Taylor (left) and Jack Catterall will do it all again in April. Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Josh Taylor vows to silence his doubters ahead of Jack Catterall bout

Iain Trotter, pictured here on his way to defeating Konstantin Alexandrov, was a member of East Lothian Boxing Club before turning professional. Image: Gordon Bell

Iain Trotter, pictured here on his way to defeating Konstantin Alexandrov, was a member of East Lothian Boxing Club before turning professional. Image: Gordon Bell

East Lothian Boxing Club hopes to rise from the canvas and find new home

Lee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lee McGregor aiming to land European title on ring return

Lee McGregor suffered a first professional defeat to Erik Robles Ayala

Lee McGregor suffered a first professional defeat to Erik Robles Ayala

'Heartbroken' Lee McGregor hopeful of rematch after defeat

Lee McGregor, pictured against Kash Farooq, is looking to become world champion tonight

Lee McGregor, pictured against Kash Farooq, is looking to become world champion tonight

World title now in McGregor’s sights after ‘frustrating time’

Josh Taylor lost to Teofimo Lopez in Madison Square Gardens on Saturday night. Image: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

Josh Taylor lost to Teofimo Lopez in Madison Square Gardens on Saturday night. Image: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

Josh Taylor vows to 'grab bull by the horns' in ring return

Josh Taylor has vowed to return to the ring after defeat against Teofimo Lopez

Josh Taylor has vowed to return to the ring after defeat against Teofimo Lopez

Josh Taylor vows to return to the ring after first defeat

Josh Taylor, pictured after victory over Jack Catterall, lost to Teofimo Lopez in the early hours of the morning

Josh Taylor, pictured after victory over Jack Catterall, lost to Teofimo Lopez in the early hours of the morning

Josh Taylor loses world title to Teofimo Lopez in New York

Josh Taylor retained his world titles against Jack Catterall in Glasgow at the end of last month. Picture: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Josh Taylor retained his world titles against Jack Catterall in Glasgow at the end of last month. Picture: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

How to watch Josh Taylor's vital bout with Teofimo Lopez

Josh Taylor defeated Jack Catterall more than a year ago but has not been back in the ring since. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor defeated Jack Catterall more than a year ago but has not been back in the ring since. Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images

Josh Taylor vows to pick up victory over Teófimo López