Marquis Taylor is scheduled to make his return to the ring on December 13, taking on the formidable, undefeated Petr Khamukov at Houston’s Red Owl Boxing Arena. The highly anticipated match will be broadcast live on DAZN, promising to draw significant viewership given Taylor’s rising popularity and formidable record.
Marquis Taylor, a name synonymous with resilience and skill in the boxing community, has not tasted defeat in nearly a decade. His last loss came in 2015 against Ladarius Miller, but since then, Taylor has embarked on an impressive streak, including victories over five previously undefeated fighters. The 31-year-old fighter, now sitting at a record of 17-1-2 with 3 KOs, is coming off an August stoppage win against Roberto Garcia, marking his second victory of the year.
Trained by former world champion Shawn Porter, Taylor is not just fighting for another win; he’s aiming for global recognition. “I requested an undefeated fighter to fight in front of my home town!” Taylor exclaimed via social media, highlighting his enthusiasm for challenging himself against top-tier opponents.
His opponent, Petr Khamukov, 13-0 (6 KOs), is a seasoned competitor and former Russian Olympian from the 2016 Games who now trains in Southern California. Khamukov’s year has been marked by success, with a split-decision victory over Vaughn Alexander in March and a rapid third-round stoppage of Esau Herrera de la Cruz in May.
Taylor is confident about the upcoming bout, asserting his readiness to take on another high-caliber opponent. “December 13 I will prove that I live up to my name ‘0 snatcher’ by defeating yet another Olympian and undefeated fighter,” he declared. Known for his arrhythmic inside fighting style, Taylor gained significant acclaim after outmaneuvering the powerful Yoelvis Gomez in July 2023, a win that remains a career highlight.
While he has already achieved notable success, Taylor is not content to rest on his laurels. “I WILL BE WORLD CHAMPION BY NEXT YEAR!” he claimed, signaling his ambition to rise to the very top of the sport. As December approaches, both fans and critics will be watching closely, anticipating whether Taylor can continue his impressive ascent in professional boxing.
