Josh Taylor has signed a new promotional deal on the back of becoming a world champion.

The 29-year-old Edinburgh super-lightweight claimed the IBF world title during his run to winning the World Boxing Super Series last year.

Taylor (16-0, 12 KOs), who has been under the Cyclone Promotions banner both managerially and promotionally since turning professional, then added the WBA Super and vacant Ring Magazine titles to his haul in the showpiece final of the tournament at the O2 Arena in London back in October.

And after becoming the consensus number one at 140lbs, the news that Taylor has inked a deal with Bob Arum’s famous Top Rank Inc. and an advisory contract with managerial powerhouse MTK Global was welcomed by everyone –– apart from Cyclone, which is fronted by former WBA world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan.

“We are very disappointed to read the news today that Josh Taylor has signed a promotional agreement with another promotional company,” said a statement released by Cyclone Promotions shortly after the news was revealed. “Josh Taylor is under an exclusive worldwide promotional contract with Cyclone Promotions.”

Taylor is trained by Barry McGuigan’s son, Shane, who has also previously trained Carl Frampton and currently has cruiserweight duo Chris Billam-Smith and Lawrence Okolie, the current European and former British champion, as well as world lightweight contender Luke Campbell in his stable.

“We have successfully brought Josh to the pinnacle of the sport from the day that he turned professional, including working alongside other stakeholders in boxing to deliver him the biggest fights,” the statement continued. “Most recently, Josh became IBF world champion in May 2019 and unified champion in October 2019, and we have been working since then to plan the next stage of his career.

“We are saddened that Josh has felt the need to attempt to break his contract in this manner and frustrated at those who have caused him to do so.”

It has been reported that, as a result of ‘The Tartan Tornado’ inking a deal with Arum and Top Rank, Taylor will fight on ESPN across America going forward.

He said: “2019 was a huge year for me, but 2020 looks set to be even bigger and I’m delighted to have signed a deal with Top Rank and ESPN and an advisory contract with MTK Global.

“I believe I am with the best team to take my career to the next level. I couldn't ask for a better partnership and I know the future looks bright with this team lighting the way.”