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Daily Mirror
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Ben Davies

Josh Taylor forced to pay 11 per cent of fight purse to defend his world titles

Josh Taylor has confirmed he has to pay 11 per cent of his fight purse in sanctioning fees to defend his undisputed super-lightweight titles.

The Scottish star will put his belts on the line in a Glasgow homecoming this weekend as he looks to oust his mandatory challenger Jack Catterall.

Taylor is considered one of the leading pound-for-pound fighters in boxing after defeating Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas last year.

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