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SONNY TAYLOR was on the brink of going to prison and life may have taken a different path, but a stretch of community service at Vulcan Boxing Club where he helped build an allotment turned things around.

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He initially planned to campaign at heavyweight, but after taking a nutritionist on board he decided cruiserweight was within his reach.

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Taylor, who is trained by Tommy Coyle, signed with VIP Promotions in January 2019 and has done little wrong so far.

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One of his wins came on points against tried and trusted journeyman Elvis Dube. His one fight in 2020 came in February when Pawel Strykowski was stopped in five rounds.

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Sonny gave more away 60lb when in June 2021, but still managed to floor Phil Williams en-route to a clear points win over four rounds.

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Sonny then had more than a year out but returned at Doncaster Racecourse and outpointed experienced Ossie Jervier over six rounds.

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Taylor returned to his home town of Hull in October 2021 and body shots accounted for Cameroon’s Christian Donfack’s defeat inside two rounds.

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It was back to Hull in April 2023 and he made light work of Ryan Labourn, stopping him in five rounds and showing that it was time for a step up.

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In November 2023, Taylor stepped up to eight rounds and passed that test with flying colours with a shutout points win against Perry Howe.

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He has gained great experience in sparring working with top-class boxers including Bob Ajisafe, Jack Massey, Richard Riakporhe, Craig Richards and Dec Spelman.

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