Josh Taylor quotes reflect determination, discipline, and the mindset of a true competitor. Known for his success in professional boxing, he emphasizes hard work, focus, and confidence in pursuing greatness. His words inspire persistence and belief, offering motivational quotes, inspirational quotes, positive quotes, and life quotes that encourage strength, resilience, and a champion’s mentality.
“I don’t feel pressure, I don’t see it as any way a burden, it’s a motivational thing.” – Josh Taylor
“It’s a legacy moment for me fighting here in New York.” – Josh Taylor
“I was smaller than everyone else. People would try and pick on me.” – Josh Taylor
“I’d like to win the belts and take them back to Scotland and show Ken Buchanan, who told me as a kid that I ‘had it.'” – Josh Taylor
“I want to get a fight in Edinburgh with a huge crowd.” – Josh Taylor
“My dream is to fight on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.” – Josh Taylor
“I have been doubted my whole career. It’s always, ‘he’s a good fighter but… ‘, there is always a ‘but’ at the end of it. Give me my props, I’m undisputed world champion, what do you mean ‘but?'” – Josh Taylor
“I am hungry for more all the time.” – Josh Taylor
“I have huge respect for Ramirez. He is a very good human being who does so much for his causes and his people. A truly decent man. And a very, very good fighter. He brings real pressure and attacks from different angles.” – Josh Taylor
“As a younger boy growing up I’ve always found myself in fights. But I never started them.” – Josh Taylor
“All the marquee fights are a 147, even the non-title fights are massive.” – Josh Taylor
“I had to learn to stand up for myself, because I was small growing up.” – Josh Taylor
“When I’m training for a fight I don’t see folk for months, sometimes a whole year.” – Josh Taylor
“I was making great strides in my career and, in 2019 in Glasgow, I won my first world title with a victory against Ivan Baranchyk. Then, in my next fight, I became a unified world champion with a win against Regis Prograis at the O2 Arena in London.” – Josh Taylor
“I think two undisputed champions going at it at 147 pounds would be awesome, would be amazing.” – Josh Taylor
“You have dreams of fighting in Vegas and the MGM Grand, where the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight, when you first turn professional.” – Josh Taylor
“I take every fight seriously, like it could be my last fight.” – Josh Taylor
“For me, he was the greatest Scottish fighter we’ve had. Others may argue differently – we’ve had Benny Lynch and Jim Watt, of course – but I think Ken Buchanan is the best ever. He was a hero down in Leith, a hero in Edinburgh and a hero in the whole of Scotland.” – Josh Taylor
“I’ve kind of gone under the radar and I like that to an extent, I’m not a show pony, I don’t act up for the cameras.” – Josh Taylor
“You need to find that killer instinct. To get that spitefulness, but luckily I’m a spiteful character when it comes to boxing and fighting.” – Josh Taylor
“Obviously I want to look after my family and things like that but money’s never been the goal.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m a bad loser, a very bad loser… always have been.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m of the mindset that you should always set new goals and targets so you’re never standing still or getting stale.” – Josh Taylor
“I think I’m the best, Regis Prograis thinks he is the best.” – Josh Taylor
“A lot of fighters are trying to protect their records and it ruins the sport in terms of big fights not happening – or if they do happen it’s like Manny Pacquiao-Mayweather, which was six years too late.” – Josh Taylor
“Everything happens for a reason and what’s for you won’t go by you.” – Josh Taylor
“Making weight – 60kg – that was the big thing. I was just miserable all the time. I was feeling hungry, I was feeling weak constantly, all year round.” – Josh Taylor
“Until I feel I don’t think I could do any better, I am going to keep going and going.” – Josh Taylor
“I think I can beat anyone on the planet. But it’s also about learning and developing and getting the right fights at the right time.” – Josh Taylor
“I feel almost unbeatable.” – Josh Taylor
“If the stoppage is there, I’ll take it. I’m a good finisher when someone’s hurt, but I’m not gonna go looking for it.” – Josh Taylor
“I always believe in improving and setting new goals so I’ve set my sights on becoming a two-weight unified world champion. It’s definitely an achievable goal and this way it keeps my desire and fire burning to go down as an all-time great in British and world boxing.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m just so determined and my will to win is second to none.” – Josh Taylor
“For as long as I can remember I had to win, even on a pushbikes as kids.” – Josh Taylor
“Apart from my grandad, none of my family had really been into boxing so the sport was never discussed much at home.” – Josh Taylor
“My first introduction to the legend of Ken Buchanan was through one of his sons, Raymond Fraser Buchanan. He was my very first boxing coach as a young 15 year old.” – Josh Taylor
“Home is where the heart is. It’s where my family and friends are.” – Josh Taylor
“I believe in my own ability.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m nothing at welterweight. I’m coming up here to try and prove a point that I can become a two-weight world champion.” – Josh Taylor
“It’s a very good feeling knowing all my hard work, dedication and sacrifice has paid off.” – Josh Taylor
“I honestly believe I’m going to be world champion. I’ve believed that ever since turning pro. When it happens – and I don’t want this to come across as big-headed – I won’t be surprised.” – Josh Taylor
“I beat Jack Catterall, and I beat him comfortably, and I move on to bigger and better things.” – Josh Taylor
“I was super competitive. If I got beat, I’d get angry. I hated it. I wanted to play again until I won.” – Josh Taylor
“I want to fight at Edinburgh Castle or Easter Road for the fans.” – Josh Taylor
“I don’t live for all the pats on the back and the adulation. I let my boxing do the talking.” – Josh Taylor
“My dream career was racing motorbikes.” – Josh Taylor
“I think I’m a little bit underrated, yes, I’d say so.” – Josh Taylor
“What else was there for me in terms of challenges, setting new targets? There was nothing to do, so what there was was moving up with an assault on becoming a two-time, two-weight world champion.” – Josh Taylor
“I was team-mate with Ekow on Team GB, we’d done a few rounds a few years ago, but even then he was always tough and strong so I know what he brings to the table.” – Josh Taylor
“There’s big fights at 140.” – Josh Taylor
“I’d love to share a ring with my hero, Manny Pacquiao. It would be my dream fight against another southpaw who I’ve watched avidly since I first took up boxing at the age of 13. He is a special fighter, and an inspiration.” – Josh Taylor
“If I’m getting hurt, there’s no way in hell I’m waving the white flag. You’re either beating me or the corner or the ref stops the fight. I’m not going to quit.” – Josh Taylor
“You have to take the baby steps before the massive steps.” – Josh Taylor
“The Hydro is my home arena. Although I’m from a couple of miles along the road in East Lothian, Glasgow and the Hydro is my home. That’s where I’ve had all my biggest successes, starting with the Commonwealth Games and winning my gold medal there, then going on and having most of my big pro fights at the Hydro.” – Josh Taylor
“There are not many fighters who have done what I’ve done: 16 fights, world champion in 15 fights, unified world champion in 16 fights, The Ring Magazine, IBF, WBA and the Ali Trophy winner.” – Josh Taylor
“I am not afraid to fight anybody.” – Josh Taylor
“I’ve said it for year and years, I believe I’m one of the best fighters on the planet.” – Josh Taylor
“I’ve always been driven in terms of glory – being world champion, to be touted as the best fighter.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m looking to become a force at welterweight, and I’ve chosen a very, very tough and tried-and-tested opponent for my first fight.” – Josh Taylor
“At 140lb, what else was there left for me to do? I’d completed boxing in a sense and won every single belt you can win.” – Josh Taylor
“I’d like to open up a community hub in the future.” – Josh Taylor
“I don’t feel surprised, I really don’t feel surprised that I am undisputed champion.” – Josh Taylor
“I was good at motocross. I was real competitive – getting top-threes in a field of 40 – and had one full season. But my parents couldn’t afford it any more so I found boxing.” – Josh Taylor
“Football’s a much easier life than boxing!” – Josh Taylor
“My parents worked all hours and made huge sacrifices so I could chase my goal to be one of the world’s best boxers. Like my sister, they backed me to the hilt.” – Josh Taylor
“It’s tiny margins at the top level which make the difference between winning and losing.” – Josh Taylor
“I was a shy kid, I would never ask for what I wanted. I would go out of my way to avoid confrontation.” – Josh Taylor
“I should be a little bit more recognised, but I’m not fussed.” – Josh Taylor
“I have nothing but love and respect for Ramirez, he was a great champion and a great ambassador for the sport, I wish him all the best for the future.” – Josh Taylor
“I’ve got good timing and footwork.” – Josh Taylor
“A lot of fighters underestimate opponents and they get beat or get hurt.” – Josh Taylor
“Ben Davison has brought a lot as trainer.” – Josh Taylor
“If you’re not quite your best on the night you’re going to get beaten at the top level.” – Josh Taylor
“There are so many belts, so many champions. Who is the real champion? For me, all that dilutes the sport. It’s hard to keep up with who’s the man.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m in this business to fight the best and be the best I can be.” – Josh Taylor
“Crawford is more than a cool dude. He’s also a great fighter. And so am I.” – Josh Taylor
“If I get this Ramirez fight and it is in America, I’ll take a travelling army.” – Josh Taylor
“I have massive respect for Ricky Burns. He has put Scottish boxing back on the map.” – Josh Taylor
“Sometimes my mind-set will change when I know that I’ll see the opponent. I don’t want to talk to the guy, I want to hurt him. I want to get my hands on him and give him a leathering.” – Josh Taylor
“What I’ve worked so hard for, people will want to take from me.” – Josh Taylor
“You don’t want to cause any permanent damage but your mindset is to win the fight by hurting your opponent. It’s a vicious mindset.” – Josh Taylor
“I’m very laid back, but if someone is on me my temper goes. The fight comes out, the nastiness, the spitefulness. That’s always been there.” – Josh Taylor
“Normally I set an example to kids to follow me into boxing as a better alternative to gangs and knife crime. That’s what I will continue to do. Try my best to be a role model.” – Josh Taylor
“If the crowd wasn’t there you’d lose that wee bit of nervousness walking out. Just as you get ready to walk out, you see the crowd and think ‘this is it man, what I live for’ and there’s no way I’m getting beat. It fires you up.” – Josh Taylor
“I don’t put on a persona. What you see is what you get. I have no alter-ego.” – Josh Taylor
“It’s all about your preparation.” – Josh Taylor
“Boxing wise, I don’t think there’s anyone who can beat Fury. But Joshua is very good at combination fighting, a great finisher and very good at mid to short range.” – Josh Taylor
“I’ve seen some fighters in the past do the interview in the ring straight after a defeat and have meltdowns. It doesn’t look good.” – Josh Taylor
“Seven weeks with Freddie Roach is not enough time – if anything it’s a bit of a disadvantage. It’s not enough time to link up with a new trainer and to get to know him, and for him to know your strengths and weaknesses.” – Josh Taylor
“I never go into a fight thinking: ‘How do I play mind games?’ Never, ever. But you size them up. Suss them out.” – Josh Taylor
“I think Teofimo is a much better calibre opponent than Catterall all-round. His skills are just better than Catterall all-around.” – Josh Taylor
“Starting out as a young kid, you always dream of coming stateside and fighting in venues like this. This is the ‘Mecca of Boxing,’ Madison Square Garden.” – Josh Taylor
“People used to talk badly to me and verbally pick a fight. I would fight them straight away rather than say: ‘Come outside and we’ll settle it.'” – Josh Taylor
“I’m certain that I’m going to become the U.K.’s first four-belt undisputed world champion.” – Josh Taylor
“I moved to London to focus on my career and get the most out of my career that I can do.” – Josh Taylor
“I tried to learn from other athletes and boxers letting complacency creep in but I am only human at the end of the day and it did creep in a little bit but I won’t be making the same mistake twice.” – Josh Taylor
“I think what I had achieved in 18 fights and in only four or five years as a professional, becoming an undisputed champion, no one’s ever done it before in the U.K. in the four belt era, creating a massive part of history, I just got a little bit complacent.” – Josh Taylor