![]() “For this fight to come off, something every fighter dreams about, headlining in Vegas, I know I’m one of the fortunate few getting to do that. “I’ve dedicated my whole adult life to my sport and to my craft. UFC star Paul Craig discusses educational journey with New College Lanarkshire students.Josh Taylor moves to dismiss Covid denier claims as world champion boxer sparks social media storm.“I feel really lucky but I’ve worked hard to get in this position. “By the time the fight comes, I’ll be raring to go. ![]() “I’ve been in camp for weeks now, so I’m pretty fit already, ahead of schedule. “But that’s about as much as I’m going to give away! “I didn’t mean it would be an easier fight than Prograis, just that it will be more straightforward tactically. I think Ramirez will be in front of me and easier to find, he won’t be slipping and moving. The Scot doesn’t see it that way though and said: “It’s just a totally different fight tactically. Taylor claimed his crowns by seeing off highly-rated champ Regis Prograis in October 2019 and many observers reckon his old rival was the tougher test. Undefeated Ramirez holds the WBO and WBC belts and the Mexican American is already a superstar in his own right. Taylor is on the path to global domination but he won’t take his eyes off the immediate issue in his way. “So I’m always setting new goals and new targets. “I want to win this fight, make a defence of the titles and then move up to welterweight, chase a second weight world title as well. “I’ve ticked a few of those off, done not bad in my short professional career to date, and I’m quite proud of what I’ve achieved. I’m still doing the things I used to do years ago. “Then I’ve been writing about moving on to welterweight, doing it on any scrap of paper lying about. “But I’ve been writing it down on bits of paper: ‘Josh Taylor to KO Ramirez’. “The only thing that’s changed is crossing out 2020 and writing in 2021. Just writing down: ‘Josh Taylor, undisputed and unified light-welterweight champion …’ Taylor said: “I’ve been writing this down for the last 18 months, at least. The 30-year-old WBA and IBF world champ likes to scribble down his goals as part of his mental preparation and he got the next stage of his career all in black and white. Taylor is counting down the time to his date with destiny and he revealed he victory is already written in the stars – as well as in his notebook. “I woke up halfway through the second round, so I learned my lesson to go to bed and just set my alarm.” Josh Taylor is vowing to knock out challenger Apinun Khongsong as he powers ahead with his dream of unifying the super-lightweight division. Although I remember sitting up for Pacquiao against Mayweather at the MGM Grand and I dozed during the ring walk! “Ricky Hatten against Mayweather is one that stands out. When I was younger I remember sitting up to all hours watching the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Oscar de la Hoya, the Canelo fights. “As a massive boxing fan, if I’m not in camp then I’ll stay up to tune in. “I used to do the all nighters but now I set my alarm! ![]() “Of course I’d like it to be UK friendly but I’m sure people will set their alarms or do an all nighter. Taylor said: “It would probably be better for fans if it was a little earlier but in reality people who want to watch the fight will stay up and watch it. ![]() To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.Īnd if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our Facebook groups and Record Sport Instagram. The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of the best stories we've covered that in the last 24 hours. We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts. Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.
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