Ryan Martin vs Josh Taylor

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  1. LitoCandela

    LitoCandela Active Member Full Member

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    Josh Taylor seems like a natural fighter if I ever seen one. I'm not a fan of Ryan Martin but the kid has fundamentals. I'm impressed to see any US fighter head to the UK for a fight. I think its going to be a good scrap. Is Ryan bitting more than he can chew?
     
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    Unfortunately is a very big step up in class for Ryan Martin, add to that he is fighting in Glasgow; just wait until you hear the Scottish crowd, they are incredibly loud really get behind their own fighters and are a bit intimidating, so Martin is at a huge disadvantage.

    This might sound a bit weird, but I notice Martin always wears his shorts just a little bit low, almost like he's trying to show of his physique, however this puts him at a disadvantage by providing his opponents more of his body as a target. What he should be doing is wearing them (and his protective cup) as high as he can get away with to protect his body. I know Josh will go for body shots early and throughout the fight.

    About Josh Taylor, this a local guy that has put in years of hard work and dedication; this guy trains and learns constantly, he has a solid amateur background, he's fast and powerful, has very good skills and a boxing brain. I fully expect him to go down as the best Scottish boxer in history when he retires.

    Personally, I like both fighters, but Josh Taylor is the local guy and he's a good guy too, so I am supporting him fully. I hope Martin puts on a good show though and still has a great career.
     
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  3. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I like Martin and Taylor but Taylor looks like the better fighter and is fighting at home Taylor takes it.
     
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    Taylor looks a future top 10 P4Per
     
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    Martin has quality and talent, but he hasnt faced tough enough fighters, it will be a learning experience for him.
     
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  6. LitoCandela

    LitoCandela Active Member Full Member

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    Hopefully Martin comes to fight and give Taylor fits as I think he can.
    Taylor just seems too good you know?
    We'll see how the fight plays out.
    Big props to Martin either way. I wonder how much hes getting paid.
     
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    Not seen a single fight of his... Tallish African American LWW is about all I know of him lol is he any good???
     
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    I had more hope for Martin last week.

    This week's lead-up and the fight preview have proven that he's too much of a nice guy to win this.

    Taylor has a mean streak in him that Martin doesn't seem to possess.

    Taylor will win.
     
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    No idea who Ryan Martin is, never even heard/read anyone mention him before.But I didn't know who Andre Dirrell was before he fought Froch or Timothy Bradley before he fought Witter. Usually when you've never heard of a guy he usually ends up being not so good, but there are exceptions.
     
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