Prograis vs Taylor result – LIVE: Taylor wins World Boxing Super Series on points to become unified super-lightweight champion
Recap on a historic night of boxing
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Your support makes all the difference.Recap on our coverage as Regis Prograis was defeated by Josh Taylor in a rare unification fight, where both men put their world titles on the line as well as their unbeaten records.
Taylor now reigns supreme as the WBA, IBF and The Ring title holder.
The undercard saw Dereck Chisora beat David Price by stoppage. Recap on the fight below.
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When is the fight?
Taylor vs Prograis takes place on October 26 at the O2 Arena in London.
What time does it start?
The main event will start just after 10pm (BST) and probably nearer 10:30pm, be sure to tune in from 10pm to catch the ring walks.
The main undercard begins at 7pm, with Conor Benn and Steve Jamoye kicking things off.
How can I watch it?
The fight can be purchased via Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95, and live streamed for the same price on your phone, tablet or computer.
Coverage begins at 7pm.
Alternatively you can use NowTV if you are not a Sky subscriber – with NowTV’s live stream for any device on the move.
Odds
Prograis: 8/11
Taylor: 5/4
Draw: 20/1
Prediction
This should be a fascinating battle between two elite fighters, who set up in the southpaw stance. Both have power and the ability to work off the back foot or take the initiative.
This one could go the distance and Taylor may edge it due to the home crowd advantage, his bodywork ought to be key in a razor thin decision.
Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of fight night at the O2 Arena!
We have a stacked night of boxing ahead of us, topped by Regis Prograis and Josh Taylor in the World Boxing Super Series.
Before then, Dereck Chisora fights David Price in a clash between British heavyweight favourites.
Stay tuned for all the night's action.
Tonight's card looks something like this:
Prograis vs Taylor (WBSS final, WBA and IBF super-lightweight titles)
Chisora vs Price
Ricky Burns vs Lee Selby
Yves Ngabu vs Lawrence Okolie (cruiserweight European title)
Conor Benn vs Steve Jamoye
So strap in and enjoy, we'll have full coverage of each bout live from ringside!
OK, I've arrived and I'm at the O2!
While we wait for Benn to fight, have a read of Jack Rathborn's exclusive interview with him.
We just witnessed Shannon Courtenay beat Melinda Habran in a fight that was perhaps trickier than she'd have hoped.
Up next, Conor Benn.
Conor Benn wins by knockout!
The 23-year-old lands a devastating left to the head which knocks Jamoye out and he stays down.
He's treated by doctors and rises to his feet - thankfully.
Up next, Lawrence Okolie challenges Yves Ngabu for the European cruiserweight belt.
This presents a massive step up in competition for Okolie, who is making his way through the ranks at a steady pace.
He makes ring walk right now.
And here comes Ngabu! Walking out to “I got five on it”, banger to be fair.
Round one: Ngabu 9-10 Okolie
Okolie has clearly been working on his inside game and it’s showing, he’s working the body plenty and isn’t looking as awkward as he usually does when the fight isn’t at range.
Every punch he throws is hurting his opponent and he’s using his footwork well to get out of any situations where he’s too close. A good opening round for the Brit.
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