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Tyson Fury Gives His Immediate Reaction to Josh Taylor Becoming the Undisputed Junior-Welterweight Champion
The Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez undisputed title bout certainly lived up to the hype. After weeks of promotion and a fiery build-up to the bout, the two champions fought an entertaining fight. Such was the nature of the bout it even impressed heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.
Taylor and Ramirez fought as the main event of an exciting card. And the champions provided a scintillating clash, which included several talking points. And after the event, Tyson Fury gave his reaction to Taylor’s performance.
The 30-0-1 boxer was at the venue for the bout. Fight Hub TV posted a video to their YouTube channel, which showed Fury entertaining fans’ requests for pictures. They then asked him about his reaction to the Scotsman victory and Fury replied with, “Absolutely fantastic!’
It was no secret who Fury was backing in the bout. He already predicted that Taylor would beat Ramirez and urged him to do it for his country. Moreover, Taylor and Fury have a close relationship and were even training together before the bout. In addition, ‘The Tartan Tornado’ spoke highly of ‘The Gypsy King’ when he revealed what he learned from him.
READ MORE: Why is Tyson Fury Called ‘The Gypsy King’?
Why was Tyson Fury at the venue for Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez?
Based on Fury’s reaction, he enjoyed the fight and was happy for his friend and fellow champion. Furthermore, from the video, it looked like the heavyweight champion enjoyed the limelight. So why was Tyson Fury at the Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez bout?
The fight was a Top Rank event, and they co-promote Fury. However, the real reason Fury was at the venue was to sign his contract and announce the Deontay Wilder bout. The two-time heavyweight champion did this in typical Tyson Fury fashion as he crashed the telecast to confirm the fight.
Therefore, it is now only a matter of time before we see Fury back in the ring. Only time will tell if he can deliver a fight as exciting as the Taylor vs. Ramirez bout.
What did you make of Josh Taylor’s victory? Do you agree with Tyson Fury’s assessment of the fight?
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