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Kaitlin Easton

Scots boxer Josh Taylor receives hero's welcome as he returns to home town after historic victory

Scots boxer Josh Taylor received a hero's welcome in his home town tonight after his historic victory in Las Vegas.

The Prestonpans fighter became the first Scot in 50 years to win all of the titles in his weight division after he defeated Jose Ramirez in the early hours of Sunday morning - making him undisputed light welterweight champion of the world.

Josh Taylor reacts after his win by unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez in their junior welterweight world unification title fight (2021 Getty Images)

Crowds gathered in the street to welcome the champ home as Josh greeted his fans and hung out of a car window victorious.

The 30-year-old took selfies with proud residents in his hometown as groups of children ran up to the car.

A poignant photograph captured the moment his dad James lifted his hands into the air in jubilant celebration.

Josh Taylor and his father (Chris McCluskie)

Josh has won all of his fights since going professional and first became a world champion when he lifted the IBF super-lightweight title in Glasgow in May 2019.

Crowds gathered in the street to welcome Josh home (Euan Cherry)

His path to success began in small East Lothian town Prestonpans as he attended Preston Lodge High School and lived with council driver dad James and mum Diane, both 58.

He turned pro in 2015 after wining gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow the year before as a successful amateur fighter.

Now just seven years later, John is only the fifth man in the sport to hold all four belts in a division.

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