Josh Taylor vs. Apinun Khongsong - 26 September 2020

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Taylor vs Khongsong: TV channel and live stream

The fight will be shown on BT Sport 1 with coverage starting at 7:30pm.

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Taylor vs Khongsong: Undercard

Josh Taylor vs Apinun Khongsong, WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring light-welterweight titles
Charlie Edwards vs Kyle Williams
David Oliver Joyce vs Ionut Baluta, WBO European Super Bantam Title
Willy Hutchinson vs TBA, Vacant IBF European Super Middle Title
George Davey vs Jeff Thomas
Eithan James vs TBA
Sean Gerard Duffy vs Jamie Quinn

[handsofstone]

Fight week and still a couple TBAs on the card, how can Hutchinson be fighting for a belt against TBA?

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Fight week and still a couple TBAs on the card, how can Hutchinson be fighting for a belt against TBA?

[maverick23]

Fight week and still a couple TBAs on the card, how can Hutchinson be fighting for a belt against TBA?

His opponent in his last fight was awful too. Wouldn’t bother me as much if the rest of the undercard was decent but it’s crap.

Charlie Edwards, as chief support, goes from 3 world title fights back to back to fighting someone at English title level - it isn’t good enough.

[Boxing Prospect]

anyone seen this dude fight?

The Thai?
Yes
Plenty of his fights here if you want to give him a watch
https://www.asianboxing.info/videos/cat ... ruawaiking

[Ash93]

Fight week and still a couple TBAs on the card, how can Hutchinson be fighting for a belt against TBA?

TBA is decent tbf. He had a couple of fights with Conor Benn.

[ILikeBeer]

I might watch this, but then I don't have BT. So probably won't.

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[magnus]

Hutchinson isn't fighting. His "opponent" has been ill according to Queensberry.

They still haven't got a name though.

[Boxing Prospect]

anyone seen this dude fight?

The Thai?
Yes
Plenty of his fights here if you want to give him a watch
https://www.asianboxing.info/videos/cat ... ruawaiking

Do you rate him as a test?

Not much of one. I think he'll gave Taylor an issue for a round or two early on, if that. Biggest question is what does a Ben Davison trained Taylor look like

[MightyWarrior]

Looking at his best win there, the ko of the tough ex title challenger Kondo: he looks average & slow but very heavy-handed: the uppercut he catches the Japanese guy with is a lights out pile-driver.

Only problem I can see with this one, apart from the lack of crowd, is that Josh will find it too easy and might get too casual. He does have a tendency to get caught and involved in a punch up, and one of this guys jarring punches could really put him in danger.
He has to be very careful and switched on early on.

I’m not sure about his new trainer either, I mean what has he done really ? he got Tyson in shape yes, but we saw a markedly improved Tyson when he changed trainer the next time out, so who really knows if he’s all that good? McGuigen I thought was excellent in the corner ...

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BLH - Taylor vs Khongsong predictions, picks, who wins the fight

Scott Christ

As far as trying to convince you to watch during the rest of the week or even before that goes, I’m all for dreaming big and telling you that Sampson Lewkowicz discovered Manny Pacquiao and Sergio Martinez, so why can’t Apinun Khongsong be the next great Sampson find, and that Josh Taylor has switched trainers after a hugely successful partnership with Shane McGuigan, and that maybe Taylor has gotten ahead of himself looking toward Jose Ramirez, etc.

But these are the staff picks, baby, and I’m not fuckin’ around here, except sometimes when I do. Not this time, though. In the minimal footage of Khongsong that’s available, there’s nothing there that beats Josh Taylor. Yes, he can punch, so yes he has a puncher’s chance, but a punch alone is not going to beat Josh Taylor. Period. Taylor takes him apart and the referee or corner mercy stop this before it gets any uglier. Taylor TKO-6

Wil Esco

Let’s just be honest here, I’ve been high on Josh Taylor for awhile, maybe since Ohara Davies. I’ve been singing his praises and have had him on my shortlist of fighters whom I deem ‘legit.’ I even picked him over Regis Prograis, who is another fighter I really like. Khongsong, unfortunately, I’m not so high on. I mean, yeah, he’s tough and whatnot but I don’t think his skills match up. And when you get to a level where a fighter is just as tough as you, but just better, it’s usually pretty tough sledding.

I think Taylor puts on a bit of a show here, where he can showcase both his boxing ability and fighting ability after he starts breaking Khongsong down. Eventually I think that’ll lead to a stoppage win for Taylor, setting up an undisputed title unification against Jose Ramirez. So all in all, not really a tough pick for me. Taylor TKO-8

Patrick L. Stumberg

Apinun Khongsong has had one relevant fight so far in his career, a 2019 knockout of Akihiro Kondo, and his performance there doesn’t exactly inspire hope of a monumental upset. Though he showed his power by poleaxing the durable veteran with an uppercut, he ate practically every jab that came his way beforehand and a decent number of the follow-up right hands. Taylor should have no trouble finding a home for his straight left or any other punch, and between “The Tartan Tornado’s” durability and stopping power, Khongsong will break before he does.

If sheer power were enough to stop Taylor, he wouldn’t have survived half an hour with Regis Prograis. I fully expect Khongsong to fight his heart out, but he’s outgunned pretty much everywhere. Taylor breaks him down in a fast-paced battle for a middle-round mercy stoppage. Taylor TKO-5

Lewis Watson

Josh Taylor has a legitimate argument for a place in the sport’s top ten pound-for-pound. His FOTY candidate against Prograis last year underlined his tenacity, bravery and incredible skill level at such a high output against a top operator. Khongsong is merely a slight detour en route to the undisputed bout with Ramirez, but it’s one that the Scot can’t afford to take lightly.

Khongsong looks like a legitimate puncher, and with the “Tartan Tornado” enjoying the fruits of success over the last year outside the ring it’s a concern whether we’ll see a 100% Taylor on Saturday. But what percentage does Taylor realistically need to be at to get through this mandatory? I can see a Fury-Wallin-esque scare in this one. Not specifically with a cut, but with the champion needing to dig deeper than expected. Taylor is big and strong at 140 pounds and could get the challenger out of there late. Taylor TKO-9

And the staff winner is...

Josh Taylor (4-0)!

How to Watch Taylor vs Khongsong

Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 | Start Time: 2:30 pm ET
Location: York Hall, London, England
TV: BT Sport (UK) | Stream: ESPN+ (US, Sign Up Here)

[Ash93]

Looking at his best win there, the ko of the tough ex title challenger Kondo: he looks average & slow but very heavy-handed: the uppercut he catches the Japanese guy with is a lights out pile-driver.

Only problem I can see with this one, apart from the lack of crowd, is that Josh will find it too easy and might get too casual. He does have a tendency to get caught and involved in a punch up, and one of this guys jarring punches could really put him in danger.
He has to be very careful and switched on early on.

I’m not sure about his new trainer either, I mean what has he done really ? he got Tyson in shape yes, but we saw a markedly improved Tyson when he changed trainer the next time out, so who really knows if he’s really any good? McGuingen I thought was excellent in the corner ...

Agree on Davison. Seems a decent lad so hope he turns out a good trainer but Fury’s dad mentioned on BT that he was only ever a running companion for Tyson to help lose the weight and when it was time to step it up a gear he moved to someone with more tactical knowledge.

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Taylor tipped the scale at 139 1/4 pounds.

Khongsong checked in at 139.5 pounds.

[brilo33]

what i have seen of apinun has a lazy jab, he gets hit a lot, fights on the back foot where he likes to throw bigs shots when fighter is coming on, main punch uppercuts long range body shots, taylor in my eyes is a superstar in the making, scum they have sullied his name as i would of love to hear a deffing rendition of o flower of scotland like the burns fights, taylor wipes the floor with this geezer in 2 rds i reckon

so long ago when i wrote it.
taylor is going to bash him i think, dont rate khongsong seen a few of his fights, think taylor will walk him down early ko i think before 5, real deal josh is

[Kilburn]

Just had a quick look at Khongsong, if I didn’t know better I’d have guessed he was a super middleweight from the speed on display.

Still, at least he’s young and unbeaten and should be at his best yet. Looking forward to it.

[ScottDetonator]

I hope the main event is on at a decent time and not the same as Yarde vs Spelman! I suspect that it will be a late start time though with it also being shown on ESPN.

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I hope the main event is on at a decent time and not the same as Yarde vs Spelman! I suspect that it will be a late start time though with it also being shown on ESPN.

They got a few floaters too..

They might wait for the Briedis-Dorticos to finish, even though Germany is an hour ahead anyway and should finish by 10:30pm depending on what time they start.

[rd350lc]

I hope the main event is on at a decent time and not the same as Yarde vs Spelman! I suspect that it will be a late start time though with it also being shown on ESPN.

Am I dreaming this but didn't Yarde fight a few weeks ago ?

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Stats & Stakes

Mairis Briedis

Age: 35
Title: None
Previous Titles: WBC cruiserweight (2017-18, 1 Defense); WBO Cruiserweight (2019)
Height: 6’1
Weight: 198 ¾ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Riga, Latvia
Record: 26-1, 19 KO
Press Rankings: #1 (TBRB, Ring, Boxing Monthly, BoxRec), #2 (ESPN)
WBSS Seed: 1
Record in Major Title Fights: 3-1, 1 KO
Last Five Opponents: 100-5-2 (.944)
Current/Former World Champions/Titlists Faced: Marco Huck UD12; Oleksandr Usyk L12; Krzysztof Glowacki TKO3

vs.

Yuniel Dorticos

Age: 34
Title: IBF Cruiserweight (2019-Present, 1st Attempted Defense)
Previous Titles: WBA cruiserweight (2016-18, 1 Defense)
Height: 6’3
Weight: 199 ¾ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Miami, Florida (Born in Cuba)
Record: 24-1, 22 KO, 1 KOBY
Press Rankings: #1 (ESPN), #2 (TBRB, Ring, Boxing Monthly), #4 (BoxRec)
WBSS Seed: 2
Record in Major Title Fights: 2-1, 2 KO, 1 KOBY (3-1, 3 KO, 1 KOBY including interim title fights)
Last Five Opponents: 126-7 (.947)
Current/Former World Champions/Titlists Faced: Murat Gassiev TKO by 12

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I hope the main event is on at a decent time and not the same as Yarde vs Spelman! I suspect that it will be a late start time though with it also being shown on ESPN.

Am I dreaming this but didn't Yarde fight a few weeks ago ?

He was referring to Yarde-Spelman because I think it started around 11:30pm or past midnight.

He's doesnt want this bout to the same.

[rd350lc]

I hope the main event is on at a decent time and not the same as Yarde vs Spelman! I suspect that it will be a late start time though with it also being shown on ESPN.

Am I dreaming this but didn't Yarde fight a few weeks ago ?

He was referring to Yarde-Spelman because I think it started around 11:30pm or past midnight.

He's doesnt want this bout to the same.

Ok , cheers , nor do I

[polecateddy]

I wonder if Taylor will come in a bit unmotivated, and it will be a bit of a Scott Harrison v Manuel Medina type situation. There's a couple of fights tonight where there might be a sniff of stoppage upsets. This one and perhaps Rosario stopping Charlo would be the other.

[Old bones Ian]

I wonder if Taylor will come in a bit unmotivated, and it will be a bit of a Scott Harrison v Manuel Medina type situation. There's a couple of fights tonight where there might be a sniff of stoppage upsets. This one and perhaps Rosario stopping Charlo would be the other.

There's a sniff with Taylor simply because the Thai lad is pretty unknown, he looks a solid unit and has a punch, so he starts as a live underdog.
I'm going to put a few quid on him and a bit on Taylor, go for a stoppage for Taylor 8-9 round

[polecateddy]

Derry Matthews v Choi Tseveenpurev was another similar situation. Choi was very underrated and deserved better management.