Taylor-Khongsong: Live coverage NOW!
Josh Taylor will face Apinun Khongsong in today’s main event from London.
Results
- George Davey PTS-4 Jeff Thomas (40-36)
- Eithan James PTS-4 Kris Pilkington (40-36)
Today at 2:30 pm ET streaming live on ESPN+ in the United States and airing on BT Sport in the United Kingdom, Josh Taylor is back to defend two title belts at 140 pounds against challenger Apinun Khongsong.
The 29-year-old Taylor is putting the WBA and IBF belts on the line, with an eye toward a future undisputed title fight against WBC/WBO titlist Jose Ramirez, which could happen in 2021.
Khongsong, 24, is unbeaten but unproven at higher levels. He’s got a magnificent chance
The card will also feature the return of former flyweight titleholder Charlie Edwards, who is moving up to bantamweight against Kyle Williams. And we’ll also see Irish junior featherweight Davey Oliver Joyce against Ionut Baluta, who is coming off of an upset win over TJ Doheny in March.
How to Watch Taylor vs Khongsong
Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 | Start Time: 2:30 pm ET
Location: York Hall, London, England
TV: BT Sport (UK) | Stream: ESPN+ (US, Sign Up Here)
Full Card (ESPN+, 2:30 pm ET)
- Josh Taylor (16-0, 12 KO) vs Apinun Khongsong (16-0, 13 KO), junior welterweights, 12 rounds
- Charlie Edwards (15-1, 6 KO) vs Kyle Williams (11-2, 3 KO), bantamweights, 10 rounds
- Davey Oliver Joyce (12-1, 9 KO) vs Ionut Baluta (13-2, 2 KO), junior featherweights, 10 rounds
