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Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor go head-to-head
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Follow all the action as Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez put their unbeaten records on the line in a historic undisputed 140lbs world championship bout in Las Vegas.
Taylor, a 2012 Olympian, has been fast-tracked through the professional ranks and has amassed an impressive record, defeating the likes of Viktor Postol, Ivan Baranchyk and Regis Prograis to claim the IBF and WBA world titles. The winner of tonight’s bout will become only the fifth male undisputed champion in the four-belt era and Taylor, who has become increasingly fiery during fight week, shoving Ramirez after yesterday’s weigh-in, has promised to deliver a career-best performance. “I’ve had good performances but still don’t believe I’ve boxed to the best of my ability,” he said. “I’ve not reached my full potential yet. When I fought Ivan Baranchyk, I could have made that fight so much easier. I could have changed up the tactics a little bit in the Regis Prograis fight as well and won that a little bit easier too.”
Ramirez will provide another stern test, though, and boasts a stellar amateur pedigree himself, too, having also competed at the 2012 Games in London. He is the more experienced professional of the pair and unified the WBO and WBC titles against Maurice Hooker in 2019 and his aggressive come-forward style all but guarantees a thrilling fight. Follow all the action live below:
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Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:55
Taylor is the undisputed champion of the world!
The Scot did it on all three cards by a score of 114-112.
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:54
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:53
JOSH TAYLOR WINS BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
THE TARTAN TORNADO IS THE UNDISPUTED JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:52
Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor – decision pending
Both men are celebrating as the bell sounds, and Taylor thinks he has done enough after flooring Ramirez on two occasions.
What a fight – that certainly lived up to the hype for me. Both men guaranteed a knockout, but they put on a show and pushed one another to the limit.
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:50
Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor – Round 12
Here we go! I have it six rounds to five in favour of Taylor – and I’m hardly a boxing judge – so this round means everything.
Ramirez lands a fine left-hook but this round appears to be a little cagey in the early goings.
The American now goes on the offensive, but Taylor looks poised and keeps his composure to stay in control of the fight.
Ramirez begins to wildly swing at the Scot, who is expertly evading his efforts as we reach the end of this fight.
The American wildly closes out the fight – and that is it. We have gone the distance!
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:49
Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor – Round 11
The pair wrap up early as Ramirez looks to press home the momentum he picked up in the 10th round.
Taylor lands a sharp right hand, but Ramirez recovers well.
The American attacks the Scot in the final minute as he guns for the KO – will we see one in this fight?
The two have one more round to make it happen.
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:45
Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor – Round 10
Ramirez starts round 10 as he finished the ninth, pinning Taylor against the ropes twice early on.
The Scot comes back brilliantly though, landing a quick combination on Ramirez.
The two continue to counter each other excellently, but Ramirez lands a barrage on Taylor that sends the Scot stumbling backwards.
The American is feeling himself, but Taylor is saved by the bell.
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:41
Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor – Round Nine
It’s a more tactical start to the ninth round, with the pair standing off against one another.
Both men are still zipping around the ring, displaying the kind of high energy and intensity expected of such a billed fight.
Taylor turns and gestures to the crowd, encouraging them but Ramirez ends the round strongly.
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:37
Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor – Round Eight
Can Ramirez survive round eight?
He is far more subdued in this round, and Taylor lands a sharp right-hand to the American’s jaw.
Taylor has found life in this fight while Ramirez is losing his early grip.
It’s a cagey end to the round.
Andrew Gamble23 May 2021 03:33
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