May 2nd @ the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, airing live on ESPN+. IBF (2nd defense of Taylor) and WBA (1st defense of Taylor) championships on the line. Khongsong is ranked WBA #13. Both stand 5'10". Both have records of 16-0; Taylor has a dozen knockouts and Khongsong a baker's dozen.
I'm not going to lie, I don't know anything about Khongsong. Just went and had a little look on YouTube, he doesn't look anything special, I see a pretty straight forward win for Taylor. Betting Odds Taylor 1/16 Khongsong 7/1
@CST80 is pretty high on him, and I think might have actually even said this could be a banana peel for TTT?
Really, Hmmm I'll have to have a deeper look, isn't a lot of footage on YouTube, from what I saw of him I believe Taylor will beat him. His record suggests he can punch so I suppose he could potentially cause an upset but Taylor is an excellent fighter and I'll think he will have too much for Khongsong.
Will walk this fight but the time will come when his arrogant showboating gets him sparked. Man has skills but it's boxing not the matrix. Nearly got caught out in one of his last fights can't remember names but first time I've seen him rattled and use defence at all. Do like his swagger but come on throwing every shot from the hip. Could go far if he loses the ego
Ok just watched that video and it won't be no walk in the park far from it! That's what u get for opening your mouth with doing any homework. If Josh goes in with his normal attitude I think I am the best ever approach will get clipped.
Really solid guy, great write up @CST80. He is very Thai in his styling, as expected, so lacks proactive headmovement, relying on reactive movement and solid positioning. Because of this and his relatively little experience, I'm picking Taylor to tag him repeatedly over the course for a points win, possible later stoppage.
This guy is an animal, Chris got me questioning myself. But I'm gonna say I think Josh figures Long-Dong Khongsong out and puts enough educated pressure on him to force a stoppage.
I read through it, watched the videos, great work. he can really punch, yeah I can see now why some would say it's a potential upset.
