Comments Thread For: Eddie Hearn names three potential opponents for Josh Taylor in early 2025

[landotter]

I do not mind Taylor. He is basically a more entertaining fighter than he isn't. A few "get well" fights to be able to say he has recovered then a fight with a young stud is the perfect role for him. I actually respect the term "gate keeper". That means you are a name, and have accomplished at least something in boxing. Taylor can get 2 years or so worth of decent paychecks yet. Besides, it is not like he can't compete at all. There may be an upset win left in his body if the right match-up happens in the right way.

[BritJimbo]

Whatever Josh Taylor had before 2021 is now gone. He has lost his mojo and I suspect it is never coming back. He now has a few more fights left as a gate keeper to prop up his retirement savings but he is no longer a serious contender for anything.

He has averaged less than 2 fights each year since turning pro...21 fights since 2012 is a lot of layoffs...at his age how much better will he get? He isnt a puncher and I dont see a move up in weight going very well.