The video will start in 8 Cancel

News, views and top stories in your inbox. Don't miss our must-read newsletter Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Josh Taylor has pleaded guilty to racially abusing a bouncer after being thrown out of a nightclub in Edinburgh.

The boxing world champion was chucked out of Shanghai nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning before launching into a rant.

He called the doorman "a gay looking c***" and "a big Orange looking c***" before police were called to the scene.

Taylor, 28, who was fined £350, pleaded not guilty to possessing cocaine which was accepted during his hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Prosecutor Alistair Millar said: "The accused was within the nightclub and there was some form of disturbance.

(Image: Action Images via Reuters)

"Security staff said the accused was clearly intoxicated and was also asked to leave the premises.

"Once outside he acted in the manner liabled and shouted ‘you are all sh*te doorman’ and ‘you can’t fight for real’.

"He said [to one doorman] ‘your nose ring is gay’ and ‘you are a gay looking c***’.“He then stated [to the doorman] ‘You big orange looking c***’."

(Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Solicitor Cameron Tait, defending, said one of Taylor's friends was asked to leave with the boxer saying he would look after him.

Mr. Tait said: "Mr Taylor said he would look after his friend and he was told he must leave as well.

"He remonstrated with the door staff and advises me they were rude and aggressive. He felt a sense of frustration."

Taylor enjoyed the biggest win of his career in October when he unified the super-lightweight division with a thrilling win over Regis Prograis.

He will target a fight with Jose Ramirez, the other remaining champion at 140lbs, in the New Year.