CCTV captured the incident at the premises in East Lothian.
Josh Taylor has been banned from the pub. (Image: PA)
Former world champion boxer Josh Taylor was reportedly involved in a Hogmanay brawl and now faces a “ban” from the bar. The recently retired prizefighter allegedly became entangled in the dispute at a boozer in Haddington while attending a private event at the venue on December 31.
Taylor allegedly tussled with another man and CCTV shows one of them being put in a “headlock” while the other was “picked up” and “pushed away”, according to the pub boss, but he said no punches were thrown, reports Edinburgh Live.
The incident resulted in both men being ejected from the pub. The publican said: “There was a bit of pushing. One threw the other to the ground. They were pulled apart and separated. They pulled out different exits.”
Staff have been advised not to serve either individual if they return to the bar. The boss added “there will be a ban” on both men but “I don’t know how long for”.
He continued: “They will both be barred for causing a scene on Hogmanay. This is one strike. I have not decided what their punishment is going to be.”
The pub boss called the dispute “argumentative nonsense” and “two alpha males [who] had too much to drink”.
A second source said an altercation had taken place between Taylor and a local man with the matter being dealt with “internally”. They added: “The incident has been the subject of local discussion in the days following New Year.”
Josh Taylor became an undisputed champion after unifying the light welterweight division with a series of stunning wins. He secured all four belts in the 140lb division, winning against Regis Prograis in the World Boxing Super Series Final.
As an amatuer, the boxer also won gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and qualified for the London Olympics in 2012. He retired at the age of 34 in July 2025 upon advice from doctors due to a recurring issue with his right eye.
Taylor said in a statement at the time: “As has been published before, I’ve had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight.
“I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me, through thick and thin. First and foremost, I cannot thank you, the fans, enough.”
Josh Taylor has been approached for comment.
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