Draft:Anthony "Pretty Boy" Taylor

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Anthony Taylor
Born	23rd June, 1989 Berkeley, California, USA
Known for	Boxing And Mixed Martial Arts Fighting

Anthony "Pretty Boy" Taylor (Born June 23rd 1989) is a American Former professional mixed martial artist (7-5) and a Professional Boxer (6-4) He is the current Misfits Boxing Light Heavyweight Champion.

Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Career

Anthony Taylor made his Amateur debut on the 2nd May 2014 against Juan Campos(2-2) the bout would go the distance having Taylor being defeated by Unanimous Decision. Taylor would then return on September 13th 2014 against Dillon Moore(debut) being defeated in the first round by submission. Taylor fought again on January 16th 2015 against Domingo Ramirez(2-1) Where he would pick up his first win after the bout went the distance with Taylor winning by unanimous decision. Taylor would return a month later against Joey Ruquet(2-0) Where he would be defeated in the first round by submission. Taylor would then be defeated by back to back split decisions against Emilas Jimenez(2-1) And Andrew Johnson(1-3) before having his final amateur fight against Tevin Ellis(2-2) on the 6th November 2015 where the bout would go the decision where Taylor would be defeated again by unanimous decision.

Early Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career

Anthony Taylor would make his Professional debut on Bellator MMA as an undercard fighter on the 4th December 2015 against Adin Duenas(2-1) The bout would be stopped at 2:43 in round one as Taylor would be defeated by submission. Taylor's next bout would be on the 14th May 2016 Again on Bellator MMA against Victor Jones(0-1) Where taylor would pick up the first professional win of his career stopping the fight at 0:27 of the very first round via Technical Knockout Via Punches. Taylor's next fight took place on the 16th December 2016 on Bellator MMA Against James Gallagher(4-0) Where taylor would be defeated via Submission at 1:52 of the 3rd Round. Taylor would have his second to last bout on Bellator MMA on the 14th April 2017 Against Adam Borics(9-0) The bout would not even last a minute as Taylor would be defeated at 4:12 of the very first round via submission. Taylor would return to MMA on the 18th November 2017 against Trey Branch(0-2) on No Limit Fighting Taylor would win the bout via unanimous decision after 3 rounds. Taylor's next fight would take place on Celtic Gladiator 17 Against Brian Del Rosario(1-0) Taylor was defeated via first round Technical knockout however the time is unknown. Anthony Taylor would suffer his final ever MMA defeat against Adrian Guzman(1-0) on the 14th April 2018 loosing via Submission at 3:14.

Later Professional Mixed martial Arts Career

Anthony Taylor would start to make a "Career Revival" after his 7th Professional bout, This started with his bout against Future Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Irish Fighter Dean Barry(1-0) on May 12th 2018 On The BAMMA 35 Undercard. Taylor defeated Barry via Submission in the second round at 0:39, Online Viewers described the commentary of the fight as biased towards Barry. Taylor's next bout took place on June 28th 2018 on The BAMMA 36 Undercard Against Mike Hales(5-0) The bout went the distance where Taylor would defeat Hales by unanimous decision. Commentators Jokingly called the bout "Battle of the pretty boys" as both Taylor's And Hales nicknames where "Pretty Boy" Taylor would fight again on May 10th 2019 on Combate Americas: Stockton against Ryan Reneau(4-6-1) the bout went the distance as Taylor Defeated Reneau Via Unanimous Decision. On August 10th 2019 Taylor would fight again on the URCC - Rumble by the Bay Undercard for the URCC Lightweight Championship against Brandon Faumui(5-3) Taylor would Defeat Faumui via Spit Decision winning the URCC Lightweight Championship in the process. Taylor would have his final professional MMA bout against Nate Diaz Training Partner Chris Avila(6-8) on January 25th 2020 on Bellator MMA where Taylor would defeat Avila via Majority Decision.

Professional Boxing Career

Anthony Taylor Vs Donte Stubbs After his defeat to Adam Borics in MMA, Anthony Taylor would take time off, During this time he made his professional debut against another debuting fighter Donte Stubbs The bout took place at The Hangar, Costa Mesa USA On The 1st June 2017 with Donte Stubbs Defeating Anthony Taylor Via Split Dicision after 4 rounds, Whilst donte would continue boxing eventually going (6-6) in the sport, Anthony Taylor would return to MMA.

Anthony Taylor Vs Tommy Fury On the 8th August 2021 Anthony Taylor would decide to return to the ring against TV star and professional boxer Tommy Fury(6-0) in the build up to the bout Taylor was referred to by Fury as a "Scared Little Man" the fight took place in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, USA on the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Undercard, The bout went all 4 rounds with Fury Defeating Taylor Via Unanimous Decision.

Anthony Taylor Vs Juan Manuel Rodriguez Chavez On The 25th September 2021 Anthony Taylor scheduled a bout at Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico against Professional Boxer Juan Manuel Rodriguez Chavez(2-27-2) The bout was scheduled for 4 rounds but was stopped after 2 rounds after Chavez took a series of unanswered punches, Taylor was wearing the same gear as he did during the Tommy Fury fight.

Anthony Taylor Vs Jose Camargo Cabanez On The 16th October 2021 Anthony Taylor returned to Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico to fight Professional Boxer Jose Camargo Cabanez(1-0) The bout went all 4 rounds with Taylor Defeating Cabanez Via Unanimous Decision, There is little to no footage of this bout online.

Anthony Taylor Vs Chris Avila 2 On The 18th December 2021 The rematch was set between Chris Avila(0-1) and Anthony Taylor, The bout took place on the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II undercard, in the lead up to the fight Avila stated that he was out to avenge his MMA loss against Taylor, The bout went all 8 rounds where Avila defeated Taylor Via Majority Decision, There are little to no footage of the fight online.

Anthony Taylor Vs Ashley Rak-Su On the 15th October 2022 Anthony Taylor Would Make His Misfits Boxing Debut Against Debuting Professional Boxer And Singer Ashley Rak-Su on MF & DAZN: X Series 002 in a 3 round bout, Taylor scored a knockdown in the first 3 seconds of the fight and mostly dominated the fight, Taylor Defeated Rak-Su Via Unanimous Decision.

Anthony Taylor Vs Idris Virgo On The 1st January 2022 Anthony Taylor returned to Misfits Boxing to fight Idris Virgo(12-0) during the fight Taylor kept talking about a potential bout against British Professional Boxer And Youtuber KSI. Taylor Vs Virgo took place on MF & DAZN: X Series 004, During the first two rounds of the bout Taylor looked to outwork Virgo but by round 3 looked completely drained of energy. The bout went all four rounds with Virgo winning via Unanimous Decision.

Anthony Taylor Vs Salt Papi On May 13th 2022 Anthony Taylor Returned To The Ring Against Philippines Professional Boxer And Internet Personality Salt Papi(2-0) during the build up to the fight Salt Papi and Taylor where joking around during press conferences and face off, The bout was scheduled for 3 rounds on MF & DAZN: X Series 007. Taylor who had come in as the underdog was able to use his boxing experience to his advantage to outbox Salt Papi. The bout went all 3 rounds with Taylor Beating Salt Papi Via Unanimous Decision.

Anthony Taylor Vs King Kenny On October 14th 2023 Taylor returned to the ring to have a bout against British Professional Boxer And Youtuber King Kenny(3-2) For the vacant MFB Light-Heavyweight Championship at Manchester Arena United Kingdom On The KSI vs Tommy Fury, in the build up Taylor was in a more chilled state while Kenny looked to be taking the bout seriously, The bout was scheduled for 5 rounds. The bout went the full distance with Taylor Defeating Kenny Via Unanimous Decision, The bout was consumed with controversy as people found Taylor's style for the fight to be "Boring".

Anthony Taylor Vs Eric Ericsson On August 10th 2024 Anthony Taylor returned to boxing to defend his MFB Light-Heavyweight belt on 3 days notice as a replacement for Jamaican Professional Boxer Oj Rose(2-1-1) against debuting Korean Boxer And Karate Fighter Eric Ericsson On MF & DAZN: X Series 16. During the fight Ericsson seemed to be outmatched by the more experienced Taylor. Taylor Defeated Erricsson Via Second Round TKO.

Anthony Taylor Vs Gabriel Silva On August 27th 2024 Anthony Taylor is set to have a professional bout against Former Kickboxer And Professional Boxer Gabriel Silva(3-0) The bout is set for 5 rounds and is for the MFB Light-Heavyweight Championship Defended by Anthony Taylor it will be on MF & DAZN: X Series 17.

Exhibition Boxing Career

Anthony Taylor Vs Jay Cucciniello On The 5th March 2022 Taylor was given a exhibition bout against Youtuber Jay Cuccinello On The Deji Vs Alex Wassabi undercard, The bout was more of a spar after 4x2 rounds of boxing Cucciniello was declared the winner via unanimous decision however the legitimacy of the win has been questioned as it seemed that Taylor was taking it lightly on the youtuber.

Anthony Taylor Vs Drew Mournet On June 11th 2022 Taylor took a White Collar Amateur Bout Against Youtuber Drew Mournet, The Bout was scheduled for 3x1 rounds and both fighters where wearing headgear, Mournet Defeated Taylor Via Split Dicision however legitimacy of the bout was questioned as it looked like Taylor was toying with mournet for the entire bout.

Anthony Taylor Vs Ryan Taylor On July 31st 2022 Anthony Taylor fought Ryan Taylor(0-1 In Exhibition Bouts) on the Iranian Hulk vs Kazakh Titan Undercard, The bout was scheduled for 4x2 Rounds. The bout went all 4 rounds and was declared a draw, Like most of Taylor's Exhibition Bouts the fight shrouded in criticism as most people believed Anthony Taylor won the bout and Anthony Taylor was seen leaving the ring with disappointment and refused an interview.

Anthony Taylor Vs Jack Fincham On November 13th 2022 Anthony Taylor fought Jack Fincham on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Deji Undercard the bout was scheduled for 4 rounds of boxing with No winner announced if it went the distance, The bout went all four rounds and was a draw due to the ruleset applied during the bout.

Titles In Fighting Sports

1x URCC Lightweight Championship [MMA]
1x MFB Light-Heavyweight Championship[Boxing]