{"id":590850,"date":"2026-04-07T08:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/590850\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:24:11","slug":"aussie-boxing-legend-shannan-taylor-reveals-he-has-stage-four-cancer-this-will-be-the-fight-of-my-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/590850\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie boxing legend Shannan Taylor reveals he has stage four cancer: ‘This will be the fight of my life’"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bulli Blaster confirmed cancer has spread to his liver and bowel<\/p>\n

By JOSH ALSTON, SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 02:23 EDT, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 02:26 EDT, 7 April 2026 <\/p>\n

Australian boxing great Shannan Taylor has revealed he is facing the toughest battle of his life after being diagnosed with stage-four cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The former world titleholder, known as the ‘Bulli Blaster’, shared the devastating news in an emotional message to fans, confirming the disease has spread to his liver and bowel.<\/p>\n

‘I always wanted one more fight …’ Taylor wrote on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

‘Well my fans, friends and family … I got it.<\/p>\n

‘The doctors confirmed today that I have stage 4 cancer, it is in my liver and my bowel.’<\/p>\n

Despite the diagnosis, the 53-year-old made it clear he is approaching the challenge the only way he knows how.<\/p>\n

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Aussie boxing legend Shannan Taylor has revealed his stage-four cancer diagnosis<\/p>\n

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Taylor (pictured in a recent photograph) described his diagnosis as the fight of his life and promised to give it everything he has<\/p>\n

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Fans and fellow fighters flooded social media with support after Taylor (pictured right, fighting Anthony Mundine) shared his devastating news<\/p>\n

‘So this will be the fight of my life, and I plan to attack it the same way I prepared for all my fights … give my all.<\/p>\n

‘I don’t know any other way.’<\/p>\n

Taylor, who fought 65 times as a professional and famously challenged American superstar Shane Mosley for a world title in Las Vegas, has long been known for his toughness both inside and outside the ring.<\/p>\n

Now he is drawing on that same resilience as he prepares for a new kind of fight.<\/p>\n

The Wollongong product also revealed that close friends Jamie Myer and ‘Richo’ are organising a special fundraiser event in his honour, with plans underway for a Shannan Taylor night at Bulli Workers Club.<\/p>\n

‘My great friend Jamie Myer and Richo are organising a fundraiser\/Shannan Taylor night soon and hopefully it will be at Bulli Workers (TBA),’ he said.<\/p>\n

‘Any questions can be forwarded to Jamie or Richo but we don’t know much yet and will keep you updated.’<\/p>\n

‘Thank you for all your support.’<\/p>\n

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Former champion Lovemore Ndou led tributes to Taylor (pictured), backing him to overcome the toughest challenge he has ever faced<\/p>\n

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A fundraiser event is being organised as the boxing community rallies around the popular Wollongong fighter<\/p>\n

The announcement triggered an immediate outpouring of support from across the boxing and wider sporting community, with fans and fellow fighters rallying behind the popular figure.<\/p>\n

Former world champion Lovemore Ndou led the tributes, writing: ‘My prayers are with you champ. That’s terrible news but I know for a fact that if there is someone strong enough to beat this, it’s you. God bless.’<\/p>\n

Others shared messages of encouragement, reflecting Taylor’s reputation as one of the toughest competitors of his era.<\/p>\n

‘Mate, feel like I’ve been hit with a shovel. That is terrible news, but they don’t make them tougher than you champ,’ one supporter wrote.<\/p>\n

Another added: ‘Very sorry to be reading this post Shannan Taylor – The Bulli Blaster but I know you will give it your all with this fight. Kick cancer’s ass.’<\/p>\n

Several supporters who have battled cancer themselves also reached out, offering hope and advice.<\/p>\n

‘You got this. I’m a stage 4 survivor. It can be done,’ one wrote.<\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Taylor built a reputation as a fearless fighter, earning 52 wins including 37 knockouts and capturing multiple titles across different weight divisions.<\/p>\n

Now the message from those closest to him is clear: the Bulli Blaster is not backing down.<\/p>\n

‘Just another one to beat. Stay strong mate,’ another supporter posted.<\/p>\n

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