George Kambosos, speaking to Fight Hype, recently offered his insights on the upcoming match between Teofimo Lopez and Josh Taylor. His thoughts on both fighters and the nature of boxing provided an enlightening perspective.
Anticipating the Fight: Teofimo Lopez Vs Josh Taylor
When discussing the upcoming fight, Kambosos was clearly excited, stating, “It’s a very good fight.” However, he admitted, “At the moment, you’ve got to give the edge to Josh Taylor. He’s the naturally bigger fighter, a 140-pounder, and he’s proven himself.”
Despite Taylor’s proven track record, Kambosos mentioned how quickly boxing fans can forget a fighter’s past victories. Referencing Taylor’s last fight, which was closer than expected, Kambosos explained, “Maybe you should have gone to catcher or whatever… people forget and in boxing, they have short memories. They remember your last fight, they remember your fight where things didn’t go their best.”
Highlighting Taylor’s Past Victories
Kambosos highlighted some of Taylor’s significant wins, especially over competitors like Ramirez and Prograis. “All these guys that he beat leading up to their massive names,” he acknowledged, reminding fans not to overlook these victories due to a single challenging match.
Acknowledging Teofimo Lopez’s Successes
Though he was leaning towards Taylor, Kambosos also acknowledged the skills and accomplishments of Teofimo Lopez. “Lopez as well, you know, look at the names that he’s beaten and also fought,” he remarked, referencing Lopez’s impressive matches against Lomachenko and himself.
Kambosos further noted that Lopez’s recent fight against Sandor Martin was no easy challenge, attesting to Lopez’s strength and tenacity inside the ring.
An Insightful, Balanced Perspective
Despite his subtle preference for Taylor, Kambosos remained objective. “Interesting…sounds like you give the edge to Taylor though,” . When probed further about whether he had given Taylor any tips for the upcoming fight, Kambosos remained elusive, smiling and saying, “I do give the edge to Taylor.”
This engaging conversation with Kambosos offers fans a glimpse into the mind of a professional boxer and his views on two of his notable contemporaries.
