Former IBF middleweight champion Jermain Taylor has been released from prison on $25,000 bail ahead of an imminent return to the ring.

Judge Leon Johnson found the fighter sane following evaluations on the back of some erratic behaviour, which means Taylor can now prepare to make a comeback to boxing.

Taylors still has charges of shooting and wounding hanging over his head despite pleading his innocence in all three of his pending cases, whilst weekly drug tests will be carried out as Taylor participates in a Florida training camp for his yet to be announced bout.

The 37 year-old, who was once recognised as the best 160 pound fighter on the planet following a 2005 victory over Bernard Hopkins, last fought back in October when regaining a version of the world title against Sam Soliman.

Arkanas-native Taylor boasts victories over the likes of Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright, William Joppy and Cory Spinks during his lengthy career, but fell short against former world champions Kelly Pavlik (twice), Carl Froch and Arthur Abraham.

‘Bad Intentions’ is under orders to return to court in December to face trial.