I am not convinced that this Taylor fight is going to be all that busy so I wouldnt be so confident in saying that Scotland would be a safe bet for hosting the Final I think Taylor wins his Semi with a late stoppage and the final is a 50/50 but that Taylors workrate sees him edge it
I’ve gone forward and back with Prograis over the last few fights. I wasn’t sure about him prior to the Flanagan fight and I really expected Terry to test him, but he was punch perfect. He’s a big unit at 140 and controlled the range, didn’t waste punches, was technically excellent and was dominant over a good fighter. I’m not saying that he didn’t box well last night but I wasn’t completely convinced. Kiryl Relikh is a solid boxer in his own right but he was tailormade for Prograis. My concern with Regis is how well he can adapt to different styles. He appears to control the middle of the ring with his jab and counter punch – which will be very effective. However, when he got Relikh hurt and tried to pounce his footwork was all over the place. I also thought he got hit a few times when trying to punch and I’m not sure he can fight effective on the inside. I think there are chances for Taylor with his workrate and inside game for sure. The punch after the bell from Relikh was late but he definitely shook up Prograis, he got caught a couple of times the next round as well. He’s not flawless by any stretch.
Prograis was very impressive and should Josh make it to the final (Barancyk is no mug) he's got his hands full and it would be a 50/50 fight between Prograis and Taylor. Prograis is a multi dimensional fighter, great boxer puncher, counter puncher, pressure fighter and is fairly slick. He has a lot of attributes, he really does.
I was very impressed with prograis. I expect him to beat Taylor in the final. I just hope Taylor does win the semi final so at least he has achieved becoming a world champion.
From what I seen, I couldn't tell if he had brilliant footwork which is extremely deceiving, or he rushes in and there is a flaw in his game? I guess we will find out if he gets Taylor in the final, which is no guarantee.
99% certain it would be at Easter Road (Hibs stadium). He's a massive Hibs supporter (unfortunately as i'm a hearts ST holder! ). Easter Road holds just under 21,000, biggest stand's around 7000 so no problem getting people into it. Failing that there's Hearts (20k and Meadowbank as alternatives.
what makes you think he starts selling 20K when there hasn't been even near 5K at any of his fights so far? Dont get me wrong -- I am a huge fan and want big nights up here but lets be realistic