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handsofstone wrote: ↑06 Nov 2017, 05:03 Really looking forward to this fight, big gamble for Taylor but one he should win, Vazquez is an experienced tricky customer and has a habit of sucking the life out of a fight, ive not seen him fight in a while, maybe since he lost the title to Bey, I was surprised to see he lost to Mendez a couple of years ago so going on that logic I fancy Taylor to win this

Josh was excellent against Davies but this is a massive step up from Ohara, Vazquez never been stopped and has been in with the likes of Alvarez twice, Bradley, Bey, Mendez, Shafikov so if Taylor can get him out of there that really would be impressive

Stuarty30 wrote: ↑06 Nov 2017, 06:51

handsofstone wrote: ↑06 Nov 2017, 05:03 Really looking forward to this fight, big gamble for Taylor but one he should win, Vazquez is an experienced tricky customer and has a habit of sucking the life out of a fight, ive not seen him fight in a while, maybe since he lost the title to Bey, I was surprised to see he lost to Mendez a couple of years ago so going on that logic I fancy Taylor to win this

Josh was excellent against Davies but this is a massive step up from Ohara, Vazquez never been stopped and has been in with the likes of Alvarez twice, Bradley, Bey, Mendez, Shafikov so if Taylor can get him out of there that really would be impressive

Can't wait til Saturday mate Buzzing for this already and it's only Monday morning! Interesting to see how Josh approaches this fight and how he deals with Vazquez awkward style.

I had Vazquez winning by a few rounds against Bey but like yourself I was surprised he lost to Mendez.

handsofstone wrote: ↑07 Nov 2017, 04:56

Stuarty30 wrote: ↑06 Nov 2017, 06:51

handsofstone wrote: ↑06 Nov 2017, 05:03 Really looking forward to this fight, big gamble for Taylor but one he should win, Vazquez is an experienced tricky customer and has a habit of sucking the life out of a fight, ive not seen him fight in a while, maybe since he lost the title to Bey, I was surprised to see he lost to Mendez a couple of years ago so going on that logic I fancy Taylor to win this

Josh was excellent against Davies but this is a massive step up from Ohara, Vazquez never been stopped and has been in with the likes of Alvarez twice, Bradley, Bey, Mendez, Shafikov so if Taylor can get him out of there that really would be impressive

Can't wait til Saturday mate Buzzing for this already and it's only Monday morning! Interesting to see how Josh approaches this fight and how he deals with Vazquez awkward style.

I had Vazquez winning by a few rounds against Bey but like yourself I was surprised he lost to Mendez.

Aye your right mate I cant wait either, I'll be watching this card live, like yourself I'm intrigued to see how Taylor chooses to approach this, I can see him going for skills on the day and try to simply outbox Vazquez for 12 rounds no frills just get the job done and stick to the gameplan, I remember Frampton saying a few years ago that he watched Taylor spar Mendez and it was the best spar he'd seen in his life so it suggests Josh was competitive with Argenis, not that it means much for this fight mind, looking forward to seeing Easton again as well

deadpan wrote: ↑07 Nov 2017, 07:36 Vazquez wins. Taylor has been hugely over rated on the back of beating a defensively inept O'Hara.

deadpan wrote: ↑07 Nov 2017, 07:36 Vazquez wins. Taylor has been hugely over rated on the back of beating a defensively inept O'Hara.

keirw wrote: ↑10 Oct 2017, 06:48

ILikeBeer wrote:

bigped wrote: I think he’s referring to Ohara Davis who’s josh has already stopped

Nah. Definitely Steve Davis, mate.

Six world titles and three masters?
As good as Taylor is, I doubt he could manage that.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑10 Nov 2017, 14:28 Real risky matchup here for Taylor. I'm picking Taylor to win a decision, but Vazquez is the kinda guy a lot of young fighters would avoid. High Risk/Low Reward kinda guy, but that would make this a particularly notable win for the young Taylor if he can get it.

Wouldn't shock me if Vazquez gives him all he can handle here. Should be a good learning fight for Taylor regardless of what happens since Vazquez isn't a big KO puncher, just a crafty veteran with lots of experience, but obviously he wants to come out with a win.

TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑10 Nov 2017, 17:36

gilgamesh wrote: ↑10 Nov 2017, 14:28 Real risky matchup here for Taylor. I'm picking Taylor to win a decision, but Vazquez is the kinda guy a lot of young fighters would avoid. High Risk/Low Reward kinda guy, but that would make this a particularly notable win for the young Taylor if he can get it.

Wouldn't shock me if Vazquez gives him all he can handle here. Should be a good learning fight for Taylor regardless of what happens since Vazquez isn't a big KO puncher, just a crafty veteran with lots of experience, but obviously he wants to come out with a win.

It's good matchmaking in the sense that Taylor is being exposed to different styles.

deadpan wrote: ↑07 Nov 2017, 07:36 Vazquez wins. Taylor has been hugely over rated on the back of beating a defensively inept O'Hara.

ILikeBeer wrote: ↑10 Oct 2017, 03:52

jamamb wrote:

KiwiRider wrote:If Taylor wins this, would his resume be better than Davis's?
I would think so, especially if Vasquez brings it, and I think he will...

davis? who?

Steve Davis.