Marquis Taylor calls out Ammo Williams for spring battle

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).

Contemporary from the Houston battle, Taylor and his supervisor Bobby Harrison have already begun to sound out Williams’ crew 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 improvement Kevin Rooney whereas in Orlando to push their claims.

Taylor has been desperate to tackle Williams, who’s ranked contained in the world’s prime 10 with the WBC and WBA, solely to be knocked again on two events. The most recent event was in November when Williams snubbed Taylor to battle 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 might be carried out with Williams and Matchroom.

Harrison stated: “Marquis stated after his win that he needed to battle Austin Williams. I’ve spoken with Kevin Rooney as has Marquis as he needs to be headlining that March fifteenth card towards Williams. We’ve had a few events the place they may have gotten within the ring nevertheless it by no means occurred. This time, we’re not searching for a final minute alternative however one which’s acceptable to each events.

“The timing is true to make it occur. That is the battle 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 minimize 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.