Josh Taylor Demolishes Jose Ramirez to Become the Undisputed Super-Lightweight Champion

The electrifying matchup saw Josh Taylor leave with all four belts, as he handed Jose Ramirez his sole loss of pro career tonight. Although Taylor had to work his way through a solid prodigy in Ramirez, the Scotsman allured everyone with his top-notch performance.

Going against a fellow unbeaten champion, Josh Taylor unveiled his A-game and took out Ramirez several times in the fight. While both men had landed significant shots, Taylor could claim two early knockdowns in the bout.

Meanwhile, Jose Ramirez showcased his championship heart to the fans. Despite failing to bag the win, he rightly looked into the eyes of Josh Taylor. Nevertheless, it wasn’t enough to become the unified super lightweight champion. Hence ‘The Tartan Tornado’ has earned his right to the tag and has won the fight over Ramirez via 14-112 decision.

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Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez- Absolute War

Going till the last round, the matchup absolutely lived up to the hype. It was intense from the very beginning and none of the men shunned away from getting violent against each other. Ramirez could crack some success in the early rounds as he attacked Taylor’s body.

However, he didn’t rush for a shot, and Taylor kept dictating the pace. It eventually turned out to be costly for Ramirez as Taylor could decode his game plan. In round six, Josh Taylor countered Ramirez’s shot with a thunderous left hook and fed his rival to the canvas.

WE HAVE OUR FIRST KNOCKDOWN!@JoshTaylorBoxer puts down Ramirez in the opening seconds of Round 6 with a big left upstairs.#RamirezTaylor | LIVE NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/snfwmLkfpW

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 23, 2021

But Ramirez returned stronger from it and continued the showdown. As the fight went deeper, Taylor looked more comfortable. He scored another knockdown in round seven, and this time it came with an uppercut. While both men were involved in a lock, Taylor created some gap and planted the shot to floor-down Ramirez.

Josh Taylor dropped Jose Ramirez for the second time in the fight #RamirezTaylor pic.twitter.com/eZ9ZRwOcxb

— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) May 23, 2021

It already took the UK Native way ahead of Ramirez on the card. Besides, Taylor also appeared dominant inside the ring. Nevertheless, Ramirez continued the fight till the last bell and gave the fans one of the best matchups in recent memory.

The outcome can also validate a rematch in the coming days. So, it’s safe to state, Taylor vs Ramirez was an absolute thriller for the fans. Moreover, Tylor will now have his respective defenses for the WBC, WBA, IBF, and IBO belts.

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