If Josh Taylor stepped up to Welterweight to fight Josh Kelly who wins ?

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  1. Neebur

    Neebur Active Member Full Member

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    Who wins the battle of the Josh's ?

    Kelly is the naturally bigger but triple T has the more experience to even it out. Who wins ?
     
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  2. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Kelly has been fighting at 154 right? I know they are saying he will move down to WW eventually.
     
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  3. Neebur

    Neebur Active Member Full Member

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    F**k knows. All I know is he's listed as WW and he's dishing out serious hardons.

    Who wins ?
     
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  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Taylor is better
     
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  5. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What a cracking fight down the line this could be. I would say Taylor is a better operator at the moment however Kelly the natural bigger man and has the potential to improve lots.


    Although Taylor was impressive again last night, I think it should be mentioned that Vasquez was a naturally smaller man and did not have a dig on him to hurt Taylor. His experience and craft did not save him down the stretch.
     
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  6. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I really hope this fight can get made down the line. Im a fan of both but obviously Taylor is ahead in his development at the moment so it' hard to call.

    What a fight both look genuine top talents technically and when was the last time we could say that about 2 British fighters?
     
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  7. DavidJames

    DavidJames Active Member Full Member

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    This would be good! Size advantage for Kelly but I would still go for Taylor
     
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  8. anjawnaymiz

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    great fight!
     
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  9. Plaza

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    Great fight but for me down the line... Taylor has incredible skills from an outstanding amateur career, Kelly looks to be a real talent, fight now and I think Taylor wins, down the line it could be a great fight!
     
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  10. Reload That

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    probably the two best UK prospects
     
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  11. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Big fan of both fighters, but its faaaar too soon for Kelly to be in the ring with such an all around talent. Taylor stops him at this point, yeah Kelly is bigger weight wise, but I doubt Taylor would have an issue moving up, he's naturally built for 147.
     
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  12. Neebur

    Neebur Active Member Full Member

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    Taylor has the sharpness and punch picking skills to make Kelly pay for his hands low cocky style. He'd pick him off, slow him down with body shots and stop him imo. On top of Taylors obvious high level skillset he is relentless pressure, has a great will to win and seems very tough so far.
     
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  13. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    :thumbsup: Exactly the way I see it.
     
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