Some fighters love to kick each other when they’re down, especially when old grudges simmer beneath the surface. The sport thrives on these petty feuds and personal vendettas that stretch far beyond what happens between the ropes. Sometimes a loss hurts more because of who’s watching and waiting to pounce on your misery.<\/p>
Josh Taylor learned this lesson the hard way after his shocking defeat to Ekow Essuman in Glasgow. The former super lightweight champion thought moving up to welterweight might rejuvenate his career after recent struggles. Instead, he walked into another devastating loss that had his critics sharpening their knives on Twitter. Among those critics was Devin Haney, who couldn’t resist taking shots at the Scottish fighter’s expense.<\/p>