Al’s Weekly commentary: Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez
Each week Hall of Fame commentator Al Bernstein brings you a preview of the weekend’s boxing action from around the world.
This week Al previews the showdown for the undisputed junior welterweight championship between Ring/WBA/IBF champ Josh Taylor and WBC/WBO titleholder Jose Ramirez, which takes place in Las Vegas on May 22. Both fighters are undefeated, accomplished, battle tested, and universally recognized as the two best of the 140-pound division. Al says their styles will mesh to make a great fight.
Al also briefly recapped last week’s excellent Figueroa-Nery card that took place in Carson, California, and mentions that he will also be take part in the special tribute to Marvin Hagler event in Brockton, Massachusetts, at Rocky Marciano Field on Sunday.