Taylor Bevan Explained

Taylor Bevan
Birth Date:	2001 1, df=yes
Boxrec:	967492

Taylor Bevan (born 17 January 2001) is a Welsh boxer.^[1] He competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the boxing competition, winning the silver medal in the men's light heavyweight event.^{[2] [3]} His father Lester Bevan is a Boxing Coach.^[4] His mother is Katie Holmes, from whom he qualifies for Welsh Nationality. He is also the brother of Owen Bevan who is a footballer in the AFC Bournemouth Development Squad.^[5] Having failed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Bevan announced he had quit the GB Boxing set-up after two-and-a-half years on 2 August 2024.^[6]

In November 2024 Bevan signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.^[7] Set for his 1st professional boxing bout on the undercard of Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai, Saturday November 30 live in Birmingham.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bevan guaranteed medal at Commonwealth Games after victory in quarter-finals . . 4 August 2022 . 7 August 2022 . Jack . Tanner.
2. Web site: Birmingham 2022 Results - Sport - WAL . . 7 August 2022.
3. Web site: Team Wales' Taylor Bevan wins silver in boxing at Commonwealth Games . . Katie . Sands . 7 August 2022 . 7 August 2022.
4. Web site: Taylor Bevan reveals dad is racking up the miles following his Commonwealth quest . . 2 August 2022 . 7 August 2022.
5. Web site: Bevan brothers' weekend to remember as Owen makes Cherries debut whilst Taylor boxes at the Commonwealth Games . . 1 August 2022 . Jack . Tanner . 7 August 2022.
6. Web site: Bevan leaves GB Boxing set-up. 2 August 2024 . BBC Sport. 6 August 2024.
7. Web site: Welsh Amateur star Taylor Bevan signs with Matchroom. 1 November 2024. Matchroom Boxing. 22 November 2024.
8. Web site: Boxrec event - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham Saturday 30, November 2024. Boxrec . 22 November 2024.