Just Rewatched Taylor-Prograis...

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  1. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    After 4: I had it exactly the same as last time. 3-1 for Rougarou. All 4 rounds were close though, make no mistake. Prograis was just a bit more active, but Taylor was landing clean and hard, to his credit, making them close and the short hooks he specialised in for the 2nd round, won it for him, IMO.

    4-8: Lovely right hook, from Taylor, punctuates and steals a close 5th round. Taylor taking the 6th narrowly, short hooks and bodywork on the inside takes it for Taylor, although Regis is out-jabbing him. EVEN 3-3. More aggression from Josh in the 7th, winning on activity and making Regis look really uncomfortable. Wonderful jab from Regis still. 8th was a weird one, lots of wonderful defence from Prograis but lazy straight shots and he looked a bit sloppy, Taylor looking much more comfortable though, but Regis narrowly takes it imo. Regis also landed a monster counter left here too.

    8-12: 9th was a fierce showing from Josh, perfect right hooks and physical barging. Awesome 10th, both men showing elite skills but Taylor sharper AND more active. Amazing 11th, torrid pace and I felt Prograis' counters, jab and second wind took it with wiggle-room to spare. 12th was a clear Prograis round; Taylor boxing within himself.
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    Taylor clearly had the better engine and foot-work imo. He threw more, and they are sharper, cleaner shots through the mid-rounds. He also was clearly the stronger guy, using his shoulder to force Prograis back and he tucked up nicely, using said shoulder to make room for his short hooks and uppercuts on the inside. As a bigger guy, he knew how to use it.

    Prograis' head-movement was soooooooo good. He may have boxed within himself through the mid rounds, but his short left uppercut, brutal body shots and precise counters combined with that snappy fluid jab contribute to him being one of the best in the world. Like Taylor, he uses his shoulder to create space for himself, and watching him add new things to his repertoire (even at the age of 30) fight in, fight out, it really fun.
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    Such a good fight... my personal pick for 2019 FOTY, but Inoue vs Donaire was amazing too. So much respect between them here, two class operators, and two class sportsmen.

    I was rooting for Taylor going into this one, but found myself warming to Prograis more and more, after this I was an instant fan and at this point he's one of my favourite fighters of the modern era. Certainly more than Josh.

    This was actually a match up of Britain's best talent and America's best talent. Along with CW and LHW (obviously...) 140 is one of my favourite divisions right now. And God damn do I want a trilogy, and I want both to go on a tear up at 147 after laying waste to 140. Is that likely? No, but I can dream.
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    What are your thoughts on this amazing fight and deep division?
     
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  3. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    Prograis made a fan out of me that night, what a performance from both guys. I had Taylor winning the fight, and I think most people did. It was close but clear.
    147 will suit Taylor better than Prograis though, if they have a rematch it should be at 140.
     
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  4. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I mean it was okay fight, but no where near as good as Garfield a tale of two kitties.

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  5. pow

    pow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I watched this live and could not separate the two, Prograis finished strong and a draw would have been a fair result. The 117-112 card was way off, I think Taylor only nicked this through home advantage.
     
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    RB1702 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think I had it like 7-5 Taylor but it was really close and with swing rounds I could see a draw or even Prograis winnining but I do believe the right man won that night. Prograis probably would have gotten the nod in America I reckon.
     
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    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Was there live, wasn't scoring but felt it was an 8-4, 7-5 sort of fight to Taylor. Never watched it back and planning to do so, so will post my scorecard in here when I have
     
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  8. Pimp C

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    Could have been a draw but IMO Taylor did just enough to get the win. Great fight though I'd like to see a rematch.
     
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    Never rewatched but it was a high level showcase for both guys. Prograis lost but wasn't beaten if you get what I mean

    Two young guns laying it on the line in a close exciting fight is what boxing needs more of and I hope these guys are rewarded for it

    If not for Ramirez being a great next fight for Taylor a rematch is a great fight.

    I had Taylor edge it but prograis showed himself in the championship rounds
     
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  10. panchman69

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    I had taylor winning convincgly
     
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  11. Inglis_1

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    Exactly the same card as me.
     
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  12. DJN16

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    Prograis was out boxing Josh until around the 5th when I think Taylor hurt Regis.

    You could argue Taylor won every round from then on until the last 2.

    A draw for Prograis would have been a fair result not enough for a win. I have no issue with Taylor winning which is the general consensus.

    Prograis has a huge fan in me now as well as Porter after the Spence fight.
     
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  13. macademics

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    Great fight and a very tough but close win for Taylor - was in attendance that night at the O2. Prograis was moving super slick in the ring and at first I struggled to understand why Taylor was trading with Regis. Taylor adopted a correct but risky strategy of going inside as Prograis is less effective when he is chest to chest. Terrific night at the O2 as well, crowd was friendly as I was expecting to be full of MatchRoom FC hooligans tbh.
     
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  14. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Wonderful fight. I thought Taylor nicked it myself. Some cards predictably poor
     
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  15. jquest

    jquest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Great fight of the top 2 at the weight. Great tournament too. I think this could have gone either way. Not upset at the result but feel like neither guy deserve a L on their record this early in their careers. I would like to see Taylor at 147 but am not sure he gets past the Porters, Spences. Think he beats todays Thurman and Pac though.
     
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