JOSH TAYLOR VS MIGUEL VAZQUEZ Channel 5 11th November 2017

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Josh Taylor says defeat to Miguel Vazquez would be a "major speed-bump" on the road to becoming world champion.

But regardless of the outcome of their bout on Saturday night in Edinburgh, the 26-year-old is convinced of his destiny - a belief shared by his promoter Barry McGuigan.

Taylor believes, though, that he will claim his 11th professional victory to retain the WBC Silver title.

"If the worst does happen, I'll still become world champion," Taylor said.

Nonetheless, the Prestonpans super lightweight refuses to look beyond Saturday's bout with the Mexican former IBF world lightweight champion towards the world title fights he believes await him.

"I'm totally focused on this fight because if I don't come through, it puts a major speed-bump in the way of my plans and dreams," he explained.

"I'm super-confident, super-relaxed. I feel in great shape, I've been in camp for 14 weeks just purely out of respect for Miguel Vazquez because I know how good a fighter he is.

"He's operated at the top level for a long time, so I know I have to be at my best."

Vazquez, who is fighting in Europe for the first time, was IBF lightweight champion for four years from 2010-2014 and only lost the belt in controversial circumstances to American Mickey Bey.

His record stands at 39 wins from 44 and though recent fights have brought victories over unremarkable countrymen, Taylor anticipates a serious test.

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"He's going to be the trickiest opponent so far," said Taylor. "He's got experience in abundance.

"He's been with the guys at the top endless amounts of times and he's only lost to the guys at the very top, the elite-level fighters.

"I'm going to have to use every bit of my boxing ability and my boxing brain to come out on top. I'm young, hungry, fit, fast and strong. I punch harder than him and I believe I'm a better fighter.

"At some point his experience will come into play, but it's my time to shine."

Not so, says Vazquez, who has warned Taylor he'll have to wait to fulfil his dream.

"Yes he can be world champion but this time I want to be the champ," the 30-year-old told BBC Scotland. "He's young enough to go on to achieve great things.

"I believe my experience will help me win this fight. I want to be the best in the world, to fight in different places and to be a champion."

Vazquez admits he has not seen much of Scotland - "only the gym, the streets and the cold" - nor is he overly familiar with his opponent.

"I haven't seen many of his fights, but I know he's tough and it's going to be a great fight," he added. "I've come prepared to win."

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Taylor seriously impressed me against Ohara.
Vicious body punched with all the tools to become a World Champion.
This is gonna clash with the Smith fight on BT though.

I hate when they do that don't they know I have todo round by round for saddo?

Makes my job hard.

At least there is no match of the day.

I'm really impressed with Taylor but his team are taking a huge risk here. No one looks good against Vasquez and he has excellent skills backed with a granite chin. The epitome of high risk low reward in this one, although beating a quality opponent like Vasquez should bring Taylor the rewards and recognition it deserves as he progresses.

Lee McGregor's debut is on this card too.

Don't often pick against a guy as long in the tooth and mass experience like Vazquez but I have a sneaking suspicion Taylor will just not afford him the empty space and time that Vazquez needs to spoil a bit and box his own tempo. I think Taylor may actually be the first guy to even stop him. Not on a count but well behind, late rounds and possibly "injury" related :-X.

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I hate when they do that don't they know I have todo round by round for saddo?

Makes my job hard.

At least there is no match of the day.

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Suck it up buttercup ;D. Try 3 screens one day ;D.

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I hate when they do that don't they know I have todo round by round for saddo?

Makes my job hard.

At least there is no match of the day.

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Suck it up buttercup ;D. Try 3 screens one day ;D.

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Mission, 2 is bad enough.

Although Fa holds those 2 amateur wins over Parker I'm not that impressed with him thus far as a pro.

This is why I get a bit jarred by all the moaners and groaners on here about "boxing is shit these days" "terrestrial TV" "Benn and Eubank days" "PPV bollocks." Prime time Saturday night free TV yet not one of them will even give this fight a mention let alone watch it. In fact they won't even have a clue who Taylor is let alone Vazquez (they'll tell you all about Bellew and Haye ruining boxing though).

Here we have a 10-fight prospect facing a 30-year-old Mexican, former "world" champion, coming off a four-fight win streak that has never been stopped and suffered just 5 defeats - to fellow "world" champions - in 44 bouts.

On paper it's an absolute mismatch. However, Taylor is 50/1 on!!! Mexican road sweepers are given more chance. Mental. (Vazquez 12/1, generally)

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This is why I get a bit jarred by all the moaners and groaners on here about "boxing is shit these days" "terrestrial TV" "Benn and Eubank days" "PPV bollocks." Prime time Saturday night free TV yet not one of them will even give this fight a mention let alone watch it. In fact they won't even have a clue who Taylor is let alone Vazquez (they'll tell you all about Bellew and Haye ruining boxing though).

Here we have a 10-fight prospect facing a 30-year-old Mexican, former "world" champion, coming off a four-fight win streak that has never been stopped and suffered just 5 defeats - to fellow "world" champions - in 44 bouts.

On paper it's an absolute mismatch. However, Taylor is 50/1 on!!! Mexican road sweepers are given more chance. Mental. (Vazquez 12/1, generally)

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Lets add that 2 of those loses were questionable, 2 were to Canelo (although the 1st was Canelo's 3rd fight and split) and the other was to Bradley. Taylor will deserve all the credit in the world for a win here.

I didn't know this was tonight, I'll definitely watch it, I might watch this over the Smith v williams fight.

I'm guessing the undercard will be on spike tv or whatever it's called.

Has o'hara davies fought since Taylor dismantled him?

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This is why I get a bit jarred by all the moaners and groaners on here about "boxing is shit these days" "terrestrial TV" "Benn and Eubank days" "PPV bollocks." Prime time Saturday night free TV yet not one of them will even give this fight a mention let alone watch it. In fact they won't even have a clue who Taylor is let alone Vazquez (they'll tell you all about Bellew and Haye ruining boxing though).

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@Fenster I get what you are saying but has there been any promotion at all for this? I haven't seen a single advert on TV for it (granted I don't watch much TV so I may have just missed it) but Sky ram their cards down your throat for weeks and sometimes months before a fight, Channel 5 seem to just put the show on and hope a few people will watch it.

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I didn't know this was tonight, I'll definitely watch it, I might watch this over the Smith v williams fight.

I'm guessing the undercard will be on spike tv or whatever it's called.

Has o'hara davies fought since Taylor dismantled him?

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O Hara won a few weeks back on sky saying he was not prepared for Josh but will be back.

oh yeah, I remember now, I actually watched the fight

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oh yeah, I remember now, I actually watched the fight

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Thought you did.

We all start forgetting as we get older. ;)

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I didn't know this was tonight, I'll definitely watch it, I might watch this over the Smith v williams fight.

I'm guessing the undercard will be on spike tv or whatever it's called.

Has o'hara davies fought since Taylor dismantled him?

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O Hara won a few weeks back on sky saying he was not prepared for Josh but will be back.

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Not Prepared? Fuck me , he was "prepared" for the pre fight bullshit. He got fucking outclassed. Stop with all the excuse bollocks! (Not you Mate, I'm talking about O'Hara Davies. ;D)

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I didn't know this was tonight, I'll definitely watch it, I might watch this over the Smith v williams fight.

I'm guessing the undercard will be on spike tv or whatever it's called.

Has o'hara davies fought since Taylor dismantled him?

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O Hara won a few weeks back on sky saying he was not prepared for Josh but will be back.

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Not Prepared? Fuck me , he was "prepared" for the pre fight bullshit. He got fucking outclassed. Stop with all the excuse bollocks! (Not you Mate, I'm talking about O'Hara Davies. ;D)

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I know he is a bit delusional but he needs something to cling onto. He does not want to say he was simply out classed by the better man.

What are we watching then @Master Spike or BoxNation?

This Bakole looks like a bit of a puncher but I don't think the big names will have much to worry about

Is it on now?

I have to get the kids off the TV if it is?

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Is it on now?

I have to get the kids off the TV if it is?

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Undercard is on Spike tv

Are your kids bullying you again?

Master - Come on kids, time for bed now, Daddy wants to watch the boxing
Kids - Fuck off you silly old cunt, we are playing Crash Bandicoot

They are up set with me.

Lee McGregor wins on spike TV on his first fight

Heavyweights are coming up on BoxNation now, Gorman v Soltby

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They are up set with me.

Lee McGregor wins on spike TV on his first fight

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Shane looks massive!

McGregor landed some good body shots.

2 undefeated fighters Zahradniki v Easton so watching this one

Jason Easton landed some damaging punches in the first to win it.

Easton dominating the second round, too big and good at the moment

Closer 3rd round but Easton still wins it

round 3 to Easton without much trouble

Easton breaking up his opponent with quality right hands and uppercuts

Didn't think this started till 9:45 watching BT. Is this on BN or summit?

Head clash in the 5th so Eastman going for it.

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Didn't think this started till 9:45 watching BT. Is this on BN or summit?

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Spike TV, very good fight

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Didn't think this started till 9:45 watching BT. Is this on BN or summit?

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@Beanz its on Spike TV, channel 5's other channel

Easton has a bad cut over the left eye from a clash of heads, blood running down his face, he's trying to get the other lad out of there now

cut opened up early into the round again, the ref looks like he's waiting to stop this

Zahradniki was doing well but Easton takes over the 6th round.

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cut opened up early into the round again, the ref looks like he's waiting to stop this

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Ref can not stop it, Easton winning every round

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cut opened up early into the round again, the ref looks like he's waiting to stop this

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Ref can not stop it, Easton winning every round

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I mean he wants to stop the other dude, he was taking a good long look at him in the 6th

Easton is a class fighter. He has very good punch combinations. Wins round 7