Josh Taylor

[hibeerealist]

Anybody know if the fight is on tv tonight?

[Hibby70]

BT I think

[Chuck Rhoades]

Anybody know if the fight is on tv tonight?

BT Sports 1. Coverage starts 7:30pm with Josh expected at 10:30pm - latter going by the bookies advertising time. Coverage ends midnight, so fits in with that.

[Baader]

Looking forward to it. Although I did see Josh is 66/1 on at Skybet which suggests it really is a mismatch. For a World Title fight that's disappointing.

Unification fight against Ramirez for the four belts is the one though.

[Nevi_SOL]

Looking forward to it. Although I did see Josh is 66/1 on at Skybet which suggests it really is a mismatch. For a World Title fight that's disappointing.

Unification fight against Ramirez for the four belts is the one though.

Should have taken the bet. 1/66 on bet365 😂

[Chuck Rhoades]

Should have taken the bet. 1/66 on bet365 😂

He said 66/1 on.

[scoopyboy]

BT Sports 1. Coverage starts 7:30pm with Josh expected at 10:30pm - latter going by the bookies advertising time. Coverage ends midnight, so fits in with that.

Bet 365 has the Josh fight on at 10pm. That's the time I was told earlier in the week as well

[Since90+2]

Looking forward to it. Although I did see Josh is 66/1 on at Skybet which suggests it really is a mismatch. For a World Title fight that's disappointing.

Unification fight against Ramirez for the four belts is the one though.

It's a fairly intriguing fight as his opponent is a complete unknown quantity and has never had a fight outside Thailand. The guy is unbeaten and has a high KO percentage for a light welterweight but he's not been in with anyone really of any note so it's hard to judge his level.

Khongsong might turn out to be sensational or he might be well out of his depth and stopped in the first few rounds. For that reason I do think it's a fight worth watching. I suspect Khongsong will be fairly tough but technically limited and I think Josh will break him down and stop him around 8 or 9.

Also worth noting that this is a mandatory defence so Taylor had no option but to take the fight or drop one of his world titles. It's not as if he has taken this as a easy or tune up fight.

[Baader]

It's a fairly intriguing fight as his opponent is a complete unknown quantity and has never had a fight outside Thailand. The guy is unbeaten and has a high KO percentage for a light welterweight but he's not been in with anyone really of any note so it's hard to judge his level.

Khongsong might turn out to be sensational or he might be well out of his depth and stopped in the first few rounds. For that reason I do think it's a fight worth watching. I suspect Khongsong will be fairly tough but technically limited and I think Josh will break him down and stop him around 8 or 9.

Also worth noting that this is a mandatory defence so Taylor had no option but to take the fight or drop one of his world titles. It's not as if he has taken this as a easy or tune up fight.

No I know its mandatory, not having a go at Josh. More the boxing board.

I am hoping it's a decent fight and as you say his opponent is an unknown quantity. He's the same height and weight with 13 kos in 16 and unbeaten. 1/66 seems ridiculous for a boxing bout at this level.

Will be cheering on Josh.

[Onceinawhile]

No I know its mandatory, not having a go at Josh. More the boxing board.

I am hoping it's a decent fight and as you say his opponent is an unknown quantity. He's the same height and weight with 13 kos in 16 and unbeaten. 1/66 seems ridiculous for a boxing bout at this level.

66/1 on might just be because the bookies and fans don't know anything about him, so don't even give it a lucky punt.
Hope he wins but can't be dealing with his anti mask nonsense on twitter.

[hibeerealist]

Thanks for the info guys

[MagicSwirlingShip]

It's a fairly intriguing fight as his opponent is a complete unknown quantity and has never had a fight outside Thailand. The guy is unbeaten and has a high KO percentage for a light welterweight but he's not been in with anyone really of any note so it's hard to judge his level.

Khongsong might turn out to be sensational or he might be well out of his depth and stopped in the first few rounds. For that reason I do think it's a fight worth watching. I suspect Khongsong will be fairly tough but technically limited and I think Josh will break him down and stop him around 8 or 9.

Also worth noting that this is a mandatory defence so Taylor had no option but to take the fight or drop one of his world titles. It's not as if he has taken this as a easy or tune up fight.

His best victory was away from home in Japan against a solid opponent, Kondo. Sparked the boy clean out.

He’s a live opponent and has worked himself into a mandatory position by winning the regional IBF strap.

Have Josh winning by late stoppage myself, but the odds don’t reflect that this is a real bananaskin for our man.

[Jones28]

Any chance one of you guys can give us a shout when jt comes on?

[Baader]

Just namechecked Hibs in the pre match recorded interview!

[cabbageandribs1875]

wants to fight at his beloved hibs stadium or edinburgh castle :)

[The 90+2]

Great boy Taylor seems. Mentioned just now his dream of fighting at his beloved Hibs.

10/15 till ring time.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Any chance one of you guys can give us a shout when jt comes on?

not be long now

make that now

[Baader]

Any chance one of you guys can give us a shout when jt comes on?

Ringwalk now mate

[cabbageandribs1875]

Josh in the 7th i say

[cabbageandribs1875]

jeezo 1st round ko. go josh :greengrin

guys still down 3 mins later

[Onceinawhile]

Glad that wasn't ppv!

[FifeHibs]

Boy is still down

[hibeerealist]

All over round one

[cabbageandribs1875]

is that the appendix maybe ?

[Jamesconnolly]

is that the appendix maybe ?

Bust rib maybe

[Jones28]

****ing missed it 😂😂😂

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bust rib maybe


possibly, he's still in a heck of a lot of pain, commentator just said possibly appendix/rib

going out on a stretcher

Mmmm

[Since90+2]

Very odd ending. Haye and Frampton saying Khongsong is milking it and they've never seen anything like it.

[Baader]

Godd for Josh but that was embarrassing.

[maturehibby]

wanted to get it over early so he could get a good rest before he went to Parkhead as Hibs huest to give the players encouragement and add some extra punch to Do the Celtic

[cabbageandribs1875]

Josh saying he was the heaviest puncher he's faced

[granty6_2]

Superb Josh Taylor 🥊

Although David Haye is a bellend!

[murray26]

Short and sweet .. well done champ🥊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Brightside]

Good job nobody had to pay for that. :greengrin

[Benny Brazil]

Another win for Josh - but that was a very dubious finish - that guy would get an Oscar for his performance when he went down

[camthebam]

Another win for Josh - but that was a very dubious finish - that guy would get an Oscar for his performance when he went down

Or it was a totally toxic body punch from Taylor? I’ve had enough of conspiracy theories for one year, lol. Body punches are very deceptive in boxing.

Anyway;

Bring on Ramirez, Josh is going to rule this division. Hopefully in front of a Scottish crowd.

[zitelli62]

Great punch could be broken rib but boy did milk it I could be wrong either way hopefully josh wins all the belts hes never shirked anyone and deserves all the success he gets.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Is that the last 4 fighters Taylor had fought now who’ve previously been undefeated? With a combined record of 90-odd and 0? Incredible. Hope he gets the Ramirez fight in Scotland could be some night.

[lucky]

Hopefully his next fight is in Las Vegas next year and all the Covid 19 stuff is behind us. I’ve always wanted to go to big fight over there and supporting Taylor would fantastic with a few hundred Hibbies.

[Mon Dieu4]

Is that the last 4 fighters Taylor had fought now who’ve previously been undefeated? With a combined record of 90-odd and 0? Incredible. Hope he gets the Ramirez fight in Scotland could be some night.

His last 5 opponents had a record of 110 and 1, to be going for undisputed after 17 fights and already having the ring magazine belt and the Ali trophy is frankly ridiculous

[Is It On....]

Or it was a totally toxic body punch from Taylor? I’ve had enough of conspiracy theories for one year, lol. Body punches are very deceptive in boxing.

Anyway;

Bring on Ramirez, Josh is going to rule this division. Hopefully in front of a Scottish crowd.

At his beloved Easter Road? Nice to see him with his Lochend Boxing top in one of the interviews yesterday as well 🙂

[Frazerbob]

Easter Road would probably only be possible in June.
The Castle would only be possible in July and too small at around 8k
I’d would expect the Ramirez fight to be Feb in Vegas, Covid permitting. Then hopefully get his next fight at ER.

[CmoantheHibs]

Anyone know what the capacity of Easter Road would be for a Taylor fight?

[Since90+2]

Anyone know what the capacity of Easter Road would be for a Taylor fight?

Nobody on here would know as it would be agreed with the council. I suspect that as Boxing Crowds are known to be rather lively shall we say and the event wouldn't likely end until about 11pm it would be less than what it is for a football game.

[CMurdoch]

jeezo 1st round ko. go josh :greengrin

guys still down 3 mins later

:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

[King Cosell]

Mike Coppinger @MikeCoppinger on Twitter

Sources: Jack Catterall, the WBO's No.1 contender at 140 pounds has agreed to step aside to allow Josh Taylor-Jose Ramirez to proceed for all four belts in early 2021. In return, Catterall has been assured he'll receive an immediate shot at the winner.

[scoopyboy]

Mike Coppinger @MikeCoppinger on Twitter

Sources: Jack Catterall, the WBO's No.1 contender at 140 pounds has agreed to step aside to allow Josh Taylor-Jose Ramirez to proceed for all four belts in early 2021. In return, Catterall has been assured he'll receive an immediate shot at the winner.

Quite a clever move, he would have had to beat both to get his hands on all four belts, now he only has to beat one.

[Killiehibbie]

Quite a clever move, he would have had to beat both to get his hands on all four belts, now he only has to beat one.

Depending on the terms he might find himself not fighting the winner for all the belts.

[scoopyboy]

Depending on the terms he might find himself not fighting the winner for all the belts.

Suppose you are right. I always think its a shame when one fighter holds all four and they split them up again.

In my ideal wee world there would only be one ruling body. Two semis and a final if four different holders and all divisions could be down to one world champion.

[Killiehibbie]

Suppose you are right. I always think its a shame when one fighter holds all four and they split them up again.

In my ideal wee world there would only be one ruling body. Two semis and a final if four different holders and all divisions could be down to one world champion.
The best all fighting each other is what should happen but it's all about the money.

[scoopyboy]

The best all fighting each other is what should happen but it's all about the money.

Agreed, but it doesn't help the overall perception of the sport.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Unification bout in Edinburgh
Sounds good to me

[The 90+2]

Unification bout in Edinburgh
Sounds good to me


Sadly can't see many fans being allowed in though.

[The_Exile]

The best all fighting each other is what should happen but it's all about the money.

That’s why the UFC is so popular. The best fight the best and none of this 9646357963685 governing bodies bollox.

[Sammy7nil]

That’s why the UFC is so popular. The best fight the best and none of this 9646357963685 governing bodies bollox.

Is UFC so popular? I have only ever heard of one fighter Conor McGregor

[Bishop Hibee]

Is UFC so popular? I have only ever heard of one fighter Conor McGregor

Couldn’t agree more. A Taylor fight at ER would be amazing.

[Michael]

Is UFC so popular? I have only ever heard of one fighter Conor McGregor

It's huge now. The top boxing fights are still bigger, but I think UFC is growing.

[Killiehibbie]

Is UFC so popular? I have only ever heard of one fighter Conor McGregor

it's an age thing.
Under 30's are more likely to stay up all night to watch UFC than they are boxing.

[ian cruise]

That’s why the UFC is so popular. The best fight the best and none of this 9646357963685 governing bodies bollox.

There are other MMA fighting promotions with their own champions though, such as Bellator, it is just that UFC is the biggest and most wealthy. It's more similar to the fact that most casual fans only recognise WWE/WWF wrestlers when there are many smaller promotions.

[Onceinawhile]

There are other MMA fighting promotions with their own champions though, such as Bellator, it is just that UFC is the biggest and most wealthy. It's more similar to the fact that most casual fans only recognise WWE/WWF wrestlers when there are many smaller promotions.

Wwe is boxing
Aew is mma.

Boxing still pulls the big numbers and the big money, but aeq is the upstart that gets the younger demo.

Also, there's more cowboys in aew/ufc

[MagicSwirlingShip]

It's huge now. The top boxing fights are still bigger, but I think UFC is growing.

Top boxing fights come around a lot less than the top guys in MMA squaring off. There’s lots of politics with promoters and sanctioning bodies that stops the real big fights happening regularly.

Plus all UFC fights can be seen on BtSport or their Fight Pass subscription. The vast majority of fights can be accessed in the same place and PPV is rare.

[ian cruise]

Wwe is boxing
Aew is mma.

Boxing still pulls the big numbers and the big money, but aeq is the upstart that gets the younger demo.

Also, there's more cowboys in aew/ufc

I was meaning more of a comparison between the different MMA franchises and the various wrestling franchises, as UFC is not the one overarching governing body for the sport, just the best known. You're right about boxing and MMA/UFC, while the latter's popularity is growing Boxing is still the big leagues for revenue and generating interest for the big event.