Comments Thread For: Josh Taylor: On Paper Ramirez is Toughest Test - I Can't See Him Beating Me at All

[P4Pdunny]

Hope Taylor can get it done

[Marvlus Marv]

I'm on a roll bruh! You must be worried by my winning streak

That imaginary winning streak ENDS on Saturday. Anyway, tipping Ginger over BJS doesn't count. I've been watching our Mexican or is he American? challenger in training and he definitely looks shook. And you can tell Robert G is doubting whether his man has what it takes as Judgement Day nears. Unless Taylor slips, Jose's caveman volume-punching style will be no match for TTT's superior skills, power and ring IQ.
#TornadoTime #18and0

[1hourRun]

That imaginary winning streak ENDS on Saturday. Anyway, tipping Ginger over BJS doesn't count. I've been watching our Mexican or is he American? challenger in training and he definitely looks shook. And you can tell Robert G is doubting whether his man has what it takes as Judgement Day nears. Unless Taylor slips, Jose's caveman volume-punching style will be no match for TTT's superior skills, power and ring IQ.
#TornadoTime #18and0

Josh Taylor is going to wish that he never quit taekwondo, when Jose Ramirez puts hands on him.

[Chrismart]

Viktor Postol on Taylor/Ramirez:

JAB
Ramirez: His jab caught me more and I couldn’t avoid it.

DEFENSE
Ramirez: Ramirez has better defense. I couldn’t catch him with [a] good punch, while I delivered many more shots on Taylor.

HANDSPEED
It seemed to me they both have very good speed, so I can’t pick one.

FOOTWORK
Taylor: Taylor with no doubt. Taylor’s footwork is more advanced. It’s not as predictable as Ramirez. Jose chases you and doesn’t always cut the angles.

SMARTEST
Taylor: Taylor is not a straightforward fighter like Ramirez. Once you’ve adapted to his style and stance, he switches to another stance or position. If he sees he is not good at orthodox stance, he switches to southpaw. He tries to confuse you. It’s always difficult for a fighter to adapt to [someone with] different styles compared to the more strict Ramirez, who we always know will come forward.

STRONGEST
Taylor: Ramirez is very strong, but once you adapt to a fighter, your game plan is concentrated on avoiding damage and delivering problems he wouldn’t expect. I want to say that “strongest” to Taylor means he is a more advanced fighter than Ramirez. He is strong in almost every aspect, while Ramirez can just go forward on you, wants to crush you, and it doesn’t puzzle you. Taylor’s stamina is better, he doesn’t take big pauses, he isn’t gassing out towards the end of the fight.

POWER
Ramirez: Ramirez is a hard-hitter. I felt every power punch he delivered. This is what Taylor should be aware of.

CHIN
Ramirez: I saw Taylor is not comfortable with taking my punches, while Ramirez didn’t seem to lose focus when he took my blows.

SKILLS
Taylor: As I’ve said, he is a more diverse, versatile fighter. He uses tricks and can confuse you. He fights smart.

OVERALL
Taylor: Each is good at his own field. It’s hard to tell who is the better of the two, they are just different. I would give the slight edge to Taylor.


“If Ramirez can’t catch Taylor with a good punch, I’d go with Taylor,” he said. “I think Taylor has a little bit more of a chance to win. I think Taylor wins it on points in a close fight unless Ramirez catches him.”