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The Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez undisputed title bout certainly lived up to the hype. After weeks of promotion and a fiery build-up, the two champions fought an entertaining fight. Such was the nature of the bout it even impressed heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.

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Taylor and Ramirez fought as the main event of an exciting card. And the champions provided a scintillating clash, which included several talking points. After the event, Tyson Fury gave his reaction to Taylor’s performance.

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Fight Hub TV posted a video to their YouTube channel. It showed Fury (30-0-1) entertaining fans’ requests for pictures. When they asked him about his reaction to Taylor’s victory, Fury replied, “Absolutely fantastic!”

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This didn’t come as a shock, as he already predicted that Taylor would beat Ramirez. 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.

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?

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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.

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Therefore, it is now only a matter of time before we see Fury back in the ring. 

What did you make of Josh Taylor’s victory? Do you agree with Tyson Fury’s assessment of the fight?

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Leonardo Carvalho is a Boxing Writer for EssentiallySports. Before working as a boxing web journalist, Leonardo dabbled in roles ranging from an SEO specialist to a Chegg expert. Alongside his current role, Leonardo runs a YouTube channel where he combines his passion for fitness with sports. The latter is a discipline in which he holds a level 3 certification from the British Council's Premier Skills. He has covered some of the biggest boxing stories over the last year. These include Mike Tyson's comeback and Teofimo Lopez's ascent to the pinnacle of the lightweight division. This boxing enthusiast's tryst with the sport began when his favorite puncher, Anthony Joshua, knocked out Wladimir Klitschko to become the heavyweight champion. While he still admires 'AJ', he has developed a deep admiration for 'Sweethands' Caleb Plant. Besides his professional pursuits, Leonardo is an avid musician who is proficient with the guitar and the ukulele.

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