The former undisputed world champion shared a post on his official Josh Taylor Boxing Facebook page revealing that a friend’s bikes were taken at about 8.05pm last night.

One of the stolen bikes, highlighted by Josh Taylor (Image: Facebook)

​ Taylor, now retired, said that the machines – an orange KTM SX 125 and a white KTM EXC 250 – were stolen from an industrial unit in Macmerry and urged anyone who might have seen anything suspicious to come forward.

Josh Taylor (right) in action (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire)

“If anyone has any information on these bikes please get in touch touch – there will be a £5,000 reward,” said Josh, of Haddington.