Josh Taylor to defend WBA and IBF super-lightweight titles against Apinun Khongsong on September 26
"I want big fights in my career, so this is an important fight with my belts on the line"
Monday 24 August 2020 21:16, UK
Josh Taylor's WBA and IBF super-lightweight title defence against Apinun Khongsong has been rescheduled for September 26.
The Scotsman had been set to face his Thai opponent in Glasgow in May, but he will now take on his IBF mandatory challenger in London.
Taylor is relishing the opportunity to resume his career after being out of the ring since winning his unification clash with Regis Prograis by majority decision in the World Boxing Super Series final.
"I'm excited to be back in the ring after a long lay-off," said Taylor. "The coronavirus had put everything on hold for a few months, so it's been nice to be in the gym again and back to some normality.
"I didn't want a warm-up fight, so getting straight back in there against my mandatory challenger is great, as it's kept me fully focused. I want big fights in my career, so this is an important fight with my belts on the line.
"Training has been going well and I'm feeling fit and strong. I've watched a fair bit of my opponent and I've seen his strengths and weaknesses, and I'm very confident going into this fight. I can't wait."
