Scots boxer Josh Taylor claimed his first world title with a points victory against Ivan Baranchyk in the IBF super-lightweight title bout in Glasgow on Saturday night.

Taylor, 28, knocked down the previously unbeaten Belarusian - known as The Beast - twice in the sixth round and then went on to win 117-109, 115-111 and 115-111.

The SSE Hydro clash also doubled as the weight division's World Boxing Super Series semi-final.

Taylor will now face American Regis Prograis in the final later on this year, with a date and venue yet to be decided.

At the post-fight press conference, Taylor, who extended his unbeaten record to 15-0-0, said: "I want to win this tournament, unify the division and win that Ali trophy. This is another goal.

"Long-term goals, I want to become undisputed champion but that is obviously down the line.

"I have to fight Prograis in the final and I believe I will win it.

"I think it will be a very different fight. Last night was a more physical fight, I think the final will be more skilful, a more tactical fight because we are both smart fighters and intelligent in the ring.

"I am 100% confident that I am going to win this tournament so I am more than happy, wherever it is, to go and win the tournament outright.

"I don't want to sound big-headed but I am not surprised that I am world champion because I have always believed in my goals and ability.

"I could have made it a lot easier for myself, I felt really comfortable.

"It is brilliant to realise my dream, it is goal achieved and now it is time to move on and win the tournament."

Prograis, who watched ringside, came into the press conference wearing a borrowed kilt and joined the top table.

He said: "I was glad to be here. It was a really good fight.

"But he will have to tighten it up. You can't get hit like that by me. I told him that at the ring.

"I had it in my mind that it was going to be me and him [in the final] and I am pretty sure he said the same thing so I can't wait."