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Twenty Six year old Ryan “Crash Bang” Taylor is set to explode back into the big time when he faces undefeated Danny Gunn for the vacant International Masters Light-Welterweight title in front of what will be a sold out York Hall crowd on the Olivia Goodwin promoted “Best of Enemies” card on Saturday 21st March.
Taylor, who was a highly touted amateur, was undefeated in his first eight fights including capturing the International Masters Lightweight title.
In his ninth fight he fought Liam Shinkwin for the Southern Area Lightweight title at Wembley Arena, losing a close points decision. After reaching the semi-final of ‘Prizefighter’, Taylor then had his second attempt at the Southern Area title in December 2013 at the Exce Arena, where he was defeated by Floyd Moore.
There was no doubt that the efforts of continuing to drain his body down to the 9 stone 9 lbs Lightweight limit was draining Taylor, who took a brief break from boxing and then teamed up with trainer Frank Greaves and Manager/Promoter Steve Goodwin.
It was decided that Taylor needed to step up a division and campaign in the Light-Welterweight division. Taylor returned to the ring in December 2013 where he was impressive in recording a points win over Vasil Vasilev.
Now it’s the big one.
Danny Gunn is an undefeated prospect from Norwich who considers Taylor to be a stepping stone to the big time whilst Taylor knows that a title victory here will open doors to the bigger titles later in the year.
Full credit must be given to Taylor for taking such a hard fight on his second appearance at the new weight. “I have had incredible support for this fight,” said Taylor, “I would like to thank everyone who is coming to support me and I have a few tickets left so should anyone want to come, please contact me.”
The Goodwin promoted “Best of Enemies” card is on Saturday 21st March at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London.
