Boxing champion Josh Taylor has already raked in almost £1 million from his success in the ring.
The 30-year-old was crowned the undisputed light-welterweight champion of the world after his win over US opponent Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas last month.
The victory meant he became the first British fighter to claim the WBO, WBA, IBF and WBC titles simultaneously since the four-belt era officially began in 2004.
Nicknamed the Tartan Tornado, Taylor, from Prestonpans, East Lothian, is set to see his income soar as money-spinning fights at huge venues are being lined up for him.
But latest accounts for his company Laser Sports show he has already made a fortune from his six-year, 18-fight professional career.
The firm declared total assets of £985,236 for 2019 – a massive rise from the previous year’s £171,600.
The company owed creditors £230,042 within a year, leaving Taylor with shareholder funds of £755,194. In 2018, its shareholder funds were £86,551.
Taylor set up the London-based business in August 2015 shortly after he turned professional following his gold medal win at 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
He is the sole director of the company.
Taylor returned home last week to a hero’s welcome but told of his frustration that he couldn’t spend more time with those who had lined the streets because of quarantine guidelines.
He said: “I wanted to thank them all for their support. Instead, I had to stay in the car, wave and take a couple of quick selfies. I gave my dad a quick hug and lifted his hand up. Then I had to come home and just sit here.”
