Round-By-Round - Josh Taylor vs. O'Hara Davies - July 8th 2017

[crusader]

Davies is solid, but I can't remotely agree that he's 'very very good'. He's limited technically, is rather plodding on his feet, and his power isn't proven at a good level. He was clearly out of his depth tonight, got beaten up to the head and body, and didn't offer much aside from crude, inaccurate swings. He's got some talent, but I think his late start in the sport (17) and limited amateur experience (17 fights) has been evident.

I wonder how Mr. Brash will take a loss like this. Perhaps he will gain something from it, but perhaps it will seriously dent his confidence going forward.

[emallini]

Davies is solid, but I can't remotely agree that he's 'very very good'. He's limited technically, is rather plodding on his feet, and his power isn't proven at a good level. He was clearly out of his depth tonight, got beaten up to the head and body, and didn't offer much aside from crude, inaccurate swings. He's got some talent, but I think his late start in the sport (17) and limited amateur experience (17 fights) has been evident.

I wonder how Mr. Brash will take a loss like this. Perhaps he will gain something from it, but perhaps it will seriously dent his confidence going forward.

He isn't brash or confident, its all just a terrible act.

[emallini]

Great fight fair play ton both of them. Taylor doscombublated him with a shot to the temple.
Davies is heavy handed and a very very good fighter. I wouldn't at all be surprised if he went on to big things. Taylor may find his levels because his holiding his feet and keeping his hands high is and has since his amateur days been a licence to be hit.

What? Davies is really poor.

[horndawg80]

OD fought his heart out but just wasn't good enough. You can't knock his effort.

Has he made a statement / comment since his defeat? I think he genuinely thought he would win!

[crusader]

OD fought his heart out but just wasn't good enough. You can't knock his effort.

Has he made a statement / comment since his defeat? I think he genuinely thought he would win!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLILDwHLCw&t=118s

[Londonirish]

I think he genuinely thought he would win!

Of course he thought he'd win!!! What would be the point of him going in there with doubts? He's already beat if that the case.

[dalcumly]

Let's not criticise either boxer. It was a great fight. Davies is STILL a big puncher and will come again , he just needs to work an other things instead of simply relying on his punch, a bit like the work Jimmy Tibbs did on Nigel Benn. But, Taylor was absolutely superb. His body shots wrecked Davies.

Taylor had so much variety. Moving to his right, standing and trading, nipping in and out with a jab, the occasional long left and then digging in the vicious hooks to the body behind Davies' elbows. Davies DID quit, but when you're being slowly broken down why wait to be knocked out ?

I say again, great fight.

[Oiky]

Davies got above his station but he can come again

Great boxing by Taylor

[Andrew]

That was a good little fight. Those bodyshots ruined Davies early on, he showed real guts to come back into it but Taylor looked a level above him.

No point Taylor fighting Burns who clearly doesn't fancy it at all except for the payday obviously. It's always nice to see young unbeaten British lads meet so I'd like him to fight Catterall next. Or maybe Nurse if he's still British champ (?) or Tommy Coyle to get a bit of a name on his record unless he's retired (?).

The board listings said Nurse and Catterall are fighting next, probably on the next Josh Warrington card.

I like Tommy Coyle and I don't want to see him get executed by Josh Taylor.

[Andrew]

Let's not criticise either boxer. It was a great fight. Davies is STILL a big puncher and will come again , he just needs to work an other things instead of simply relying on his punch, a bit like the work Jimmy Tibbs did on Nigel Benn. But, Taylor was absolutely superb. His body shots wrecked Davies.

Taylor had so much variety. Moving to his right, standing and trading, nipping in and out with a jab, the occasional long left and then digging in the vicious hooks to the body behind Davies' elbows. Davies DID quit, but when you're being slowly broken down why wait to be knocked out ?

I say again, great fight.

I critisized Channel 5 for constantly saying this last night.

Where has Davies proved he is a big puncher ? Against a shot lightweight in Derry Mathews ?

[bigped]

What next for Taylor ? Londsdale belt? I think Ricky burns will go for the crolla fight it's a winnable fight for Ricky , he can't box southpaws so Taylor fight is only a payday

[Nightmare Roy]

Just saw it on 5 demand, Taylor looked excellent, wicked body shots, could see him going a long way, I reckon he could go through a few weight classes too.

[nitro5912]

Taylor took him apart piece by piece. He just totally bamboozled OD. The finish was a brilliant piece of defensive boxing followed by a counter. Then OD just quit and looked for an excuse imo by tapping his eye

[Bleak]

these Channel 5 shows are a breath of fresh air.

Terrestrial boxing on TV and a couple of top fights
can't beat it.

had to laugh as Ppv types I know had no idea about this being on TV. I pity them as there missing top shows

[HyacinthusTurnipseed]

Let's not criticise either boxer. It was a great fight. Davies is STILL a big puncher and will come again , he just needs to work an other things instead of simply relying on his punch, a bit like the work Jimmy Tibbs did on Nigel Benn. But, Taylor was absolutely superb. His body shots wrecked Davies.

Taylor had so much variety. Moving to his right, standing and trading, nipping in and out with a jab, the occasional long left and then digging in the vicious hooks to the body behind Davies' elbows. Davies DID quit, but when you're being slowly broken down why wait to be knocked out ?

I say again, great fight.

I critisized Channel 5 for constantly saying this last night.

Where has Davies proved he is a big puncher ? Against a shot lightweight in Derry Mathews ?

He can't have proved much of anything yet, though if memory serves Taylor did make some kind of conciliatory remark after the fight about Davies having good power or being a big puncher or something like that. And FWIW his punches do look and sound meaty (if crude), though to what level that continues to translates into KO power time will tell.

[wesshaw1985]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNyBkrVW9dU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cN9NIrZhfg

[Bodyshot3]

Not much to add other than that Taylor strikes me as a very smart, talented fighter. Fighting close to Davies surprised the hell out of the supposed banger and physically more powerful man.....Davies was not expecting that or the quality of shots Taylor was delivering at close range.

He'd prepared for an altogether different fight but instead ended-up finding Taylor right in his space and having to protect himself against something far more meaningful than flicking jabs thrown off the back foot.

Taylor - if he keeps his nose clean - could be a bit special.

[crusader]

Let's not criticise either boxer. It was a great fight. Davies is STILL a big puncher and will come again , he just needs to work an other things instead of simply relying on his punch, a bit like the work Jimmy Tibbs did on Nigel Benn. But, Taylor was absolutely superb. His body shots wrecked Davies.

Taylor had so much variety. Moving to his right, standing and trading, nipping in and out with a jab, the occasional long left and then digging in the vicious hooks to the body behind Davies' elbows. Davies DID quit, but when you're being slowly broken down why wait to be knocked out ?

I say again, great fight.

I critisized Channel 5 for constantly saying this last night.

Where has Davies proved he is a big puncher ? Against a shot lightweight in Derry Mathews ?

I agree

He stopped a shopworn Derry Matthews who was moving up, had already been knocked out 8 times, and retired straight after. The next best guy he stopped was area level Andy Keates. Davies being proven as a serious hitter was just part of the hype..

[Shirow]

I was scratching my head when this was first announced and I'm still scratching my head now. I can't see how anyone could have imagined that fight not unfolding exactly as it did. Davies looks strong and is awkward but just isn't that good. Davies doesn't seem too sharp but surely his trainer and his management could see that Taylor is a blue chip prospect who would pick him apart and beat him up.

Maybe they don't see that much future and just moved him to the biggest payday as quickly as possible.

[cuban glass]

I think Davies can easily end up winning world title..

[cuban glass]

But if you look past the hype and at their actual performances it should obvious that Davies is on another level.

You clearly know NOTHING about boxing!

It was an absolute mismatch, anyone with any knowledge of Boxing knew beforehand Taylor was far superior fighter .

[Tarkus]

But if you look past the hype and at their actual performances it should obvious that Davies is on another level.

You clearly know NOTHING about boxing!

It was an absolute mismatch, anyone with any knowledge of Boxing knew beforehand Taylor was far superior fighter .

What is it you finished your school and came on this forum just last week so that you can teach me some of your wisdom? While I have been posting here for 7 years and have 100 times more posts then you. Oh you found one bad prediction and you think you know something. What about when I predicted Fury will beat Klitschko two years before the fight. Where were you. With your head down a fking toilet no doubt. I asked you what makes these you pathetic picks the best prospects and you start calling me names you little shit. At least get to know people before you open your big mouth. In short fck off.

[cuban glass]

But if you look past the hype and at their actual performances it should obvious that Davies is on another level.

You clearly know NOTHING about boxing!

It was an absolute mismatch, anyone with any knowledge of Boxing knew beforehand Taylor was far superior fighter .

What is it you finished your school and came on this forum just last week so that you can teach me some of your wisdom? While I have been posting here for 7 years and have 100 times more posts then you. Oh you found one bad prediction and you think you know something. What about when I predicted Fury will beat Klitschko two years before the fight. Where were you. With your head down a fking toilet no doubt. I asked you what makes these you pathetic picks the best prospects and you start calling me names you little poo. At least get to know people before you open your big mouth. In short fck off.

It wasn't a 'bad' prediction .. it was a TERRIBLE prediction , and the way you wrote it claiming Davies was in a different league to Taylor when it was the complete opposite made it extremely embarassing. Suck your Mum you inferior little maggot.