Josh Taylor ranked #7 at WW

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023.


Page 1 of 3
  1. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    4,158
    Oct 13, 2016
    Who will be a good feel out fight?

    Who in the top 10 can be beat though?

    You guys think he will challenge for a belt at WW, or is he in over his depth here?

    Not weight draining might help, maybe not.
     
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    #1
  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    14,632
    16,696
    Jan 13, 2021
    I wish him luck but either way things don't look good for him.

    Does Taylor even beat Spnce ?
     
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2023
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 11, 2023
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 11, 2023
    #2
    oldcanvasback and Jacques81 like this.
  3. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

    75,516
    40,024
    Jan 22, 2015
    Roiman Villa would be a good fight for Taylor to test the WW waters with. Then again Villa might be too strong for him.
     
    drenlou, Dec 11, 2023
    drenlou, Dec 11, 2023
    #3
    Toney F*** U, TheShellofKell, Fogger and 1 other person like this.
  4. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    4,158
    Oct 13, 2016
    I think he will have a tough time there too.

    He won't have size advantages anymore. Shall we see
     
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    #4
    drenlou likes this.
  5. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    4,158
    Oct 13, 2016
    Yes. He got a nice ranking at WW for a newcomer to the division I'd say
     
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    #5
  6. james5000

    james5000 2010's poster of the decade Full Member

    9,554
    3,673
    Apr 11, 2010
    Spence wont be staying at 147, but he still beats this fool and easily
     
    james5000, Dec 11, 2023
    james5000, Dec 11, 2023
    #6
    chacal and MarkusFlorez99 like this.
  7. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,321
    3,329
    Apr 15, 2007
    It’s kinda evil but that might be a gamble that works out well for Taylor.
     
    MrPook, Dec 11, 2023
    MrPook, Dec 11, 2023
    #7
    Jacques81 and MarkusFlorez99 like this.
  8. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,988
    19,883
    Nov 27, 2010
    That’s a joke. Taylor is shot. He’ll never come close to being a threat at WW.
     
    vast, Dec 11, 2023
    vast, Dec 11, 2023
    #8
    oldcanvasback and Jacques81 like this.
  9. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

    80,138
    131,267
    Jul 21, 2009
    Think he's done. He looked terrible in his last two fights, clearly declined a lot, and anyone who says otherwise is just being dishonest. It's probably a combination of different factors. I've said before I suspect he has a drink problem
     
    Serge, Dec 11, 2023
    Serge, Dec 11, 2023
    #9
    Toney F*** U, Komaster, gollumsluvslave and 4 others like this.
  10. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    4,158
    Oct 13, 2016
    As a part Scot, I can say this is a strong cultural possibility
     
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    #10
    Toney F*** U, Finkel, gollumsluvslave and 2 others like this.
  11. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

    80,138
    131,267
    Jul 21, 2009
    Yes. Binge drinking is a big problem all over the UK and Ireland. Look at Belly and Hatton for example.
     
    Serge, Dec 11, 2023
    Serge, Dec 11, 2023
    #11
    Jacques81 likes this.
  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

    31,307
    29,480
    Apr 4, 2005
    It's going to be very tough for him at 147 which is why he avoided moving up for so long. His whole style relies on how physical he is, using his size to dominate smaller opponents at 140. Much like whenever Hatton, who had a physical style, fought at 147, he simply is going to struggle at this higher weight. He's not going to be effective against similar sized opponents at 147 and he showed at 140 he doesn't have the skills on the outside despite his height and reach when he was outboxed twice by shorter opponents with shorter reaches.

    Whoever he fights, his team need to be very careful who they pick and he needs time to retool because the skillset he currently has will not cut it at this higher weight.
     
    Brighton bomber, Dec 11, 2023
    Brighton bomber, Dec 11, 2023
    #12
    Reinhardt, Wizbit1013 and Jacques81 like this.
  13. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    4,158
    Oct 13, 2016
    What about Thurman. Top 20 guy ( I think) and very beatable.

    Would be a nice intro to 147?

    Josh has sturdy chin and his speed might translate better at 147? Idk.
     
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    #13
    Reinhardt likes this.
  14. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    4,158
    Oct 13, 2016
    Yes. Definitely a moderately soft touch for first fight at 147.

    Maybe a domestic fight like Benn or something. Idk. I'll need to look at top 20 ratings
     
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    Jacques81, Dec 11, 2023
    #14
    Brighton bomber likes this.
  15. James Hudson

    James Hudson Active Member Full Member

    1,162
    1,391
    Jul 30, 2018
    He doesnt live well between fights. I suspect too many nights spent with mates and alcohol
     
    James Hudson, Dec 11, 2023
    James Hudson, Dec 11, 2023
    #15
    Serge likes this.
Page 1 of 3