Undefeated British light-heavyweight Ezra Taylor is no longer a rising star — he’s a serious contender with elite ambitions. In this gripping conversation with former world champion Darren Barker, Ezra lays out his path to boxing’s summit.

With 12 wins, 8 KOs, and a WBC International belt already under his name, Ezra doesn’t pull punches. He wants the best — Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, Callum Smith, and David Benavidez. And he’s not talking dream fights. He’s talking next fights.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Callouts with conviction – Why Ezra believes he’s a threat to Bivol & Beterbiev right now.
• From amateur frustration to pro focus – The missed weigh-in that changed his life and set him on a world-title path.
• Malik Scott & LA training – How training in America transformed his discipline, stamina, and style.
• No plan B – Faith, purpose, and sacrifice: the mindset that drives Ezra through every setback.
• The Tommy Fury challenge – Why Ezra demanded to face Tommy’s past opponent — and made a statement.
• September showdown? – The personal grudge with Louis Edmondson that could explode in Nottingham.

🧠 Plus:

His Mount Rushmore of boxing, thoughts on Beterbiev vs Bivol III, Dubois vs Usyk 2, and what it really takes to make it in modern boxing.

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