Ohara Davies vs Josh Taylor predictions

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by KiwiMan, Jul 3, 2017.


Who wins and how?

  1. Davies KO

    28.6%
  2. Davies decision

    17.1%
  3. Draw

    5.7%
  4. Taylor decision

    37.1%
  5. Tsylor KO

    11.4%
  1. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks. Yes, I remember those fights, where the more skillful fighters won against supposedly bigger, tougher opponents. I picked Ramirez correctly too, despite him being the underdog.

    Honestly, you may have convinced me to pick Taylor!!

    I am going to think about it more and maybe see how they look at the weigh-in. It will be a great fight though, both are legitimately good fighters.
     
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  2. Low-tech

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    You would know lol
     
  3. Mortal

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    I'd question whether Davies is going to be the physically stronger of the two. The size advantage to Taylor was evident at the face off. I see Taylor being the more aggressive of the two as he is the superior fighter at close range. He definately gets his shots off quicker than Davies up close. Davies is more patient. Only really gets aggressive when he has the other guy hurt.
     
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  4. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    That's what is so exciting about this fight, there are so many questions to be answered. The only thing we know is that both are quality fighters.
     
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  5. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    It is a fight and anything can happen. If I had to bet I'll ride with Taylor.
    O'Hara is wild. Guy drops his opposite hand when throwing almost every time he punches. It's likely that Taylor beats this guy up and maybe stops him. O'Hara could land a bomb. The only thing I don't like about Taylor is he doesn't have a hard jab that can really keep someone out. He uses a pawing double to close the distance. I can see Davies countering over the top.
    I like Taylor though. Especially if he sticks to the body early. The guy is far more polished then Davies.
    Should be exciting!!!
     
  6. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    I like the way Taylor gets in and out on balance
     
  7. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'm interested in this one. Kind of surprised they took the fight so early in their careers. Both have fought bums so it's hard to predict. From the fights I've seen Taylor's power isn't that good, and O'hara seems a bit flat footed.
     
  8. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    It's a good match.
     
  9. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    O'Hara seems to be more patient. He gets under punches well. Has a strong jab. If he can keep Taylor outside I think he might be able to bust him up. We will find out how durable he is. O'Hara looks physical with arms to the floor. If I'm taylor I box and move and use my tech footwork and speed. Touch that body early and often. I have a feeling Taylor might be to offensive minded and run into a right hand. It's like you said, neither guy really fought anybody so it's hard to say.
     
  10. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Having researched this match quite a bit more, and watched more tape of both fighters, I am now fairly confident that Taylor will win.

    Thanks for your excellent posts in this thread.
     
  11. Pretty Boy Floyd

    Pretty Boy Floyd Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I believe this fight will be won mentality, Both fighters have the physical attributes to beat the other. My prediction is Taylor will be too anxious and too eager, Ohara will remain patient and then explode on him, Ohara by KO.

    Great fight tho, seriously looking forward to this much more than a lot of recent title fights i have seen.
     
  12. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    I think if Taylor is to eager like you said he's gonna run into something.
     
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  13. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :deal

    Credit to @Amazing one, @CST80, @elmaldito and others who picked Taylor
     
  14. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    Tried to find this fight and no line in vegas anywhere.
     
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  15. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    why dis this guy get banned?