Boxing

Lee McGregor has had a lot of thinking to do these past couple of months.

McGregor hopes return to Capital will do him world of good

Scotland's Josh Taylor, right, punches Teofimo Lopez during the fourth round in New York, a fight Lopez would go on to win. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II).

Tartan Tornado ready to whip up a storm again

Josh Taylor received a rapturous reception when he arrived home to Prestonpans as the undisputed world champion. Picture: Euan Cherry

Josh Taylor forced to quarantine for five days

Lee McGregor has admitted there were a few issues in the lead up to his world title fight at Meadowbank on Friday night

Edinburgh fighter McGregor wants rematch

Erik Robles celebrates his victory over a dejected Lee McGregor

Edinburgh's Lee McGregor's world title dreams shattered

Lee McGregor, left, and Erik Robles Ayala contest the IBO world super bantamweight title at Meadowbank tonight. Picture: Shabba Shafiq

McGregor ready to add world title to British and European belts

Lee McGregor took time out to speak about Josh Taylor ahead of his own world title fight in the Capital next week.

McGregor tips Taylor for the top again

Lee McGregor will headline Meadowbank later this month in a world title showdown with Mexican Erik Robles Ayala

McGregor ready to deliver on world stage

Tyson Fury met staff from Edinburgh Bus Tours on Princes Street. (Photo credit: Edinburgh Bus Tours)

Boxing champion Tyson Fury spotted by locals

Edinburgh boxer Lee McGregor has a world title fight on the horizon

McGregor eyes world glory

Josh Taylor suffered the first defeat of his professional career. Picture: Shabba Shafiq/SWTSCNC.

Taylor has warrior in him to return to the top

Josh Taylor suffers the first defeat of his professional career. Picture: Shabba Shafiq/SWTSCNC.

Taylor loses world crown in New York

Josh Taylor is in sublime shape ahead of his duel at Madison Square Garden. Picture: Shabba Shafiq/SWTSCNC.

Taylor living the dream ahead of New York showdown

Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez clash at the weigh-in ahead of tonight's duel in New York. Picture: Shabba Shafiq/SWTSCNC.

McNally urges fans to appreciate champion Taylor

Teofimo Lopez is hungry for success at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Taylor's world title challenger talks death, God and history in Manhattan

Teofimo Lopez is in confident mood but Josh Taylor has accused him of being disrespectful

Taylor v Lopez: New York policeman and security guards separate fighters
Fighters kept apart in bizarre pre-fight press conference at Madison Square Garden

Lee McGregor has signed up with Wasserman Boxing

McGregor set for title fight in Edinburgh

Josh Taylor is now just days from his clash with Teofimo Lopez in New York. Picture: Wow Hydrate.

Josh Taylor and his Easter Road dream

Josh Taylor will defend his WBO super lightweight title against Teofimo Lopez in New York

Everything you need to know ahead of Taylor v Lopez

Josh Taylor will defend his WBO super lightweight title against Teofimo Lopez in New York

“Piece of trash” talk as Taylor walks out on interview

Josh Taylor can't wait to return to the ring in New York.

Taylor can't wait for Madison Square Garden debut

Top: Ken with Owen and son Mark Buchanan. Left: Owen demonstrating skills in the ring under the tutelage of Buchanan. Right: Ken and Owen at a fundraiser for the Ken Buchanan Foundation

Ken Buchanan: Lifelong friend and former pupil shares memories of his idol

Hundreds gathered for Ken Buchanan's memorial in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Ken Buchanan: Boxer's rival among speakers at memorial service

A memorial service for legendary Scottish boxing world champion Ken Buchanan MBE at St Giles Cathedral, on April 25, in Edinburgh

Ken Buchanan funeral gallery: Hundreds of mourners turn out in Edinburgh

A pair of white boxing gloves rest on the coffin during a memorial service for legendary Scottish boxing world champion Ken Buchanan MBE at St Giles' Cathedral.

Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Ken Buchanan - in pictures

Ken Buchanan taking on Glasgow fighter Jim Watt in a British lightweight boxing match in Glasgow in 1973. Referee is George Smith of Leith

Ken Buchanan: Boxing legend's life in pictures

Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan holding world title belt (Photo PA)

Ken Buchanan's memorial procession route confirmed
The procession will pass the boxing club where Edinburgh legend Ken Buchanan first took up boxing age eight

Passers-by read some of the messages left at Ken Buchanan's statue (Picture: Neil Johnstone)

Ken Buchanan was a true legend of boxing – Angus Robertson

Amir Khan has been handed a two-year ban from all sport after testing positive for a prohibited substance. Picture: Paul Ellis / Getty

Boxer Amir Khan handed two-year ban from all sport

Ken (left) in action in his famous 'Battle of Scotland' fight against Glaswegian Jim Watt in January 1973.

Tributes paid to boxing legend and former world champion Ken Buchanan

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan has sadly passed away at the age of 77. Photo by Greg MacVean

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan has died at the age of 77

Robbie Graham with head coach Paul barbour, coach Kasia Matejko and cornerman Ryan Barbour.

Graham wins title on points

Robbie Graham is raring to go

Boxer Graham eager to claim first title

Edinburgh boxer Lee McGregor endured a tough 2022

McGregor opens up on turbulent 2022

Lee McGregor visited Scott Taylor-MacKenzie in hospital before travelling down to Newcastle.

McGregor desperate to win for close friend

Lachlan Ross is pictured centre with coaches Michael Wood, left, and Junior Burton who recently raised £1860 for club funds by completing three ultra marathons in three days.

Boxing prospect aiming to take next step after Golden Gloves success

Josh Taylor looks set to headline New York's Madison Square Garden in June

World champion Taylor set to top the bill at Madison Square Garden

Josh Taylor would love to fight at Easter Road.

Taylor hopes to secure Easter Road fight dream

Josh Taylor celebrates victory over Jack Catterall during the WBA, WBC, WBO & IBF world super-lightweight title fight at the OVO Hydro in February.

"People saying I'm scared, it's absolute nonsense": Taylor explains postponement

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall will soon go head-to-head for a second time

Taylor and Catterral agree re-match in early 2023

Josh Taylor has changed his trainer and his mentality since his fight with Jack Catterall in February 2022 and wants a re-match to prove he is the better fighter. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images)

Taylor makes changes to remove 'complacency' for Catterall re-match

Matty McHale

McHale ready to light up the super flyweight division ahead of pro debut

Pictured celebrating the Royal Amateur Boxing Club’s successes are, left to right: Mathew Keddie, Michael Wood, Josh Hoc, George Vickers, Lachlan Ross, Zak Dillon, Sonny Hendry, Lucas Gibbons, Junior Burton. Front: Lee Dobson and Fraser Fox.

Winning medals and raising funds: The Edinburgh boxing club with no home

Josh Taylor, left, is declared the winner in Glasgow earlier this year as opponent Jack Catterall walks off. Picture: SNS.

Straight-talking Josh Taylor in no mood to welcome 'big guns' back

Robbie Graham sealed his third professional win on Saturday.

Graham moves closer to title shot

Robbie Graham has two wins under his belt in the pro ranks

Graham has big plans for 2023

Commonwealth, British and European bantamweight champion Lee McGregor has been frustrated with his lack of fights recently

McGregor opens up on 'difficult' last six months

Lochend's Matty McHale secured 54kg bronze in Birmingham earlier this month.

McHale weighing up options after Commonwealth bronze

Scottish boxing legend Ken Buchanan stands beside his statue in Edinburgh (Picture: Neil Johnstone)

When Ken Buchanan met Muhammad Ali, a fist was raised – Steve Cardownie

Ken Buchanan was honoured with a life size bronze statue in his home city of Edinburgh.

Ken Buchanan statue unveiled on Leith Walk

The upcoming boxing match between rapper and YouTuber KSI and former pal Swarmz is to be broadcast on the big screen in Edinburgh.

Vue to screen KSI and Swarmz boxing match

Matthew at work with Trades Training School owner, Antony O’Neil.

Edinburgh tiling instructor boxing for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games

Jason Easton has been standing on top of the podium a lot lately in jiu-jitsu

Ex-boxer who feared for his life but now making headway in a new discipline

Josh Taylor is ready for a re-match with Jack Catterall before stepping up a weight. Picture: James Chance / Getty

Exclusive interview: Josh Taylor explains why he wants Jack Catterall re-match

Josh Taylor has revealed that he is ready for a re-match with Jack Catterall. Picture: Picture: Alan Rennie / SNS

Exclusive: Josh Taylor ready for Jack Catterral rematch