Josh Taylor Vs Warren Joubert

Josh Taylor will make the first defence of his Commonwealth super-lightweight title against South African champion Warren Joubert.

The Scot will again fight at Meadowbank Arena, where he won the title against Dave Ryan in October last year.

Taylor has since fought and won in Las Vegas in a non-title contest against Mexican Alfonso Olvera and faces another experienced opponent in 35-year-old Joubert, who has 26 wins to his name, on March 24th.

The Prestonpans fighter, who won gold for Scotland in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, said: 'I'm buzzing for this fight. I can't wait to defend my title in Edinburgh in front of my home fans. It was a terrific atmosphere last time at the Meadowbank in October and I'm expecting another big night on March 24.

Warren Joubert is a tough man and the South African champion so I know he means business. He has an attacking style and from what I know of him he always comes to fight, so it should make for a cracking contest.

To be headlining on Channel 5 for the second time in six months is brilliant, the exposure the channel brings is unbelievable and I'm very grateful.'

Promoter Barry McGuigan added: 'Styles make fights and this one has all the ingredients needed to be a fantastic contest.

It pits Taylor's youth and improving skills against Joubert's experience and ringcraft. Joubert was one of the Commonwealth Boxing Council's selected contenders and we know that he will provide Josh with a stern test on March 24.

The Edinburgh crowd were unbelievable last time Josh boxed at the Meadowbank and I can't wait for another noisy night of championship boxing.'