BOXING world champion Josh Taylor was a special guest at his beloved Hibernian FC on Saturday as the Easter Road side took on Kilmarnock.

The county star, who paraded his world title belts on the pitch at half-time, said: “What a great reception at Easter Road. I can’t wait to have a fight here one day.”

The Tartan Tornado also sat down with Hibs TV and discussed sneaking into games as a child and his dream of fighting under the stadium lights in future.

A club spokesperson said: “We are all proud of Josh’s achievements and we know there’s plenty more to come. He’s an inspirational local figure and it’s just an added bonus that he supports Hibernian!

“We’re glad Josh, his family and friends enjoyed their day at Easter Road and we hope to see him again soon. Our head coach Jack Ross has extended an invite for Josh to drop into the training centre and it’s one Josh is keen to take him up on.”