In a fight for superlight supremacy, champions José Ramírez (26-0, 17 KOs) and Josh Taylor (17-0, 13 KOs) are “Going at it,” tomorrow night at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ramírez and Taylor were face to face for the first and last time this Friday at the official weigh-in, prior to the opening bell.
Ramirez weighed 139.6 pounds, while Taylor logged 139.6 pounds, so let the fireworks commence.
Here are their parting verbal ripostes, before the talking is over… and the action commences:
Jose Ramirez
“I have faced many left-handed fighters in my career. On an amateur and professional level. I have been preparing for this fight all my life! I am very good physically. I believe in my abilities and will do my best. I always prepare like I am not the favorite. I always train like every fight is the biggest fight of my career. I can’t afford to lose. That’s always been my mindset. I always find a way to win. I will find a way to win.”
Josh taylor
“I loved every minute of the camp in Las Vegas. I respect every fighter who enters the ring. You don’t become a unified champion by luck. You have to be a great fighter. I respect him a lot. He’s a great fighter and a great person. But on Saturday night, as soon as the bell rings, all that respect goes out the window. I’m sure I’ll get the knockout on Saturday.”
The fight, which is promoted by Top Rank, will be broadcasted by ESPN.
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