Josh Taylor tells Matt Christie about his frustrations surrounding the impending
showdown with Jose Ramirez and his long-term plans for retirement
JOSH TAYLOR still has seven pounds to lose and undisputed recognition as the best super-lightweight in the world to gain. But right now, nine days out from his winner-takes-all clash with Jose Ramirez, what Taylor needs the most is the toilet.
“I’m really sorry, I’ve got to take a p s,” he says, momentarily breaking free from our conversation before rushing to relieve himself in his temporary Las Vegas abode. There’s an initial prickliness to Taylor and it’s not solely down to his bladder being forced to contend with the seven litres of water he’s downing every day as part of the weight-making process. Taylor weighs around 147lbs but insists shifting the last few pounds to make the divisional limit of 140 is no problem. “I’ve never felt so fit and strong and I’m eating like a horse,” he says. “I’m eating five
Canelo Álvarez Saunders está abatido , dice su entrenador
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