I'll rewatch in a day or two but on first viewing I thought Taylor edged it.
Problem Prograis has is that he stays in 1 gear every fight. I always thought he'd have trouble at the elite level because of that, especially when faced with a bigger, more dynamic and quicker boxer. He looked close to getting stopped a few times. Better skills were displayed by Regis but bigger heart by Taylor. In the end heart won out,but barely. Also Regis loses his shape when he get's tired. Josh didn't really. So Josh gave the impression that he was in control which is very important for the judges
Some morons in youtube comments and other forums are as usual saying "Robbery" It was a close fight and neither man could complain too badly about not getting the decision. But I'd find it hard to give Prograis 7 rounds but certainly wouldn't have been crying "Robbery" if the judges had thought differently.
As for Taylor. Good fighter. But if he moves up as he says he is. Is he ready Bud - Spence - PacMan - Thurman ?
Hmm. I don't think so. Some great domestic fights though Khan - Brook
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