Josh Taylor's dream of a world title shot remains on course after the Tartan Tornado racked up an impressive points win over Viktor Postol.

The Prestonpans puncher extended his professional record to 13 straight wins as he barged his way to the front of the queue to take on WBC super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez.

The clash at Glasgow's SSE Hydro was a final eliminator to face the American and there was no chance Taylor, 27, was going to let his opportunity slip.

He had to put in a disciplined display against the Ukrainian - himself a former world champion - but the Scot made his mark in the 10th round as he knocked Postol to the floor with a perfectly-timed left hook.

And his efforts were recognised by the judges, who scored him the victor by a handsome 118-110, 117-110, 119-108 margin.