Houston’s Marquis ‘0 Snatcher’ Taylor has set his sights on Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams following his second profitable protection of the NABF middleweight belt.
Taylor (18-1-2, 3KOs) secured a unanimous resolution over Ivan Pandzic following their 10-round tussle in Houston and instantly introduced he needed to tackle Williams (17-1-0, 12KOs).
Recent from the Houston combat, Taylor and his supervisor Bobby Harrison have already begun to sound out Williams’ group at this week’s WBA Convention in Orlando after Matchroom introduced ‘Ammo’ would headline a card in Orlando on March fifteenth, 2025.
No opponent was introduced for Williams and each Taylor and Harrison, CEO of BiYu Promotions, have met Matchroom’s head of fighter growth Kevin Rooney whereas in Orlando to push their claims.
Taylor has been desirous to tackle Williams, who’s ranked contained in the world’s high 10 with the WBC and WBA, solely to be knocked again on two events. The newest event was in November when Williams snubbed Taylor to combat Gian Garrido.
Nonetheless, with the ‘0 Snatcher’ anticipated to stand up the rankings of each the WBC and WBA on the again of his sixth successive win, there’s optimism a deal will be carried out with Williams and Matchroom.
Harrison stated: “Marquis stated after his win that he needed to combat Austin Williams. I’ve spoken with Kevin Rooney as has Marquis as he desires to be headlining that March fifteenth card in opposition to Williams. We’ve had a few events the place they could have gotten within the ring nevertheless it by no means occurred. This time, we’re not in search of a final minute alternative however one which’s acceptable to each events.
“The timing is correct to make it occur. That is the combat we would like so we’re prepared to speak and do enterprise.”
Taylor is because of return to coaching in 4 to 6 weeks after he sustained a lower over his proper eye through the win over Pandzic.
Harrison additionally confirmed that Taylor will proceed to coach with two-time world welterweight champion Shawn Porter.
