“This Mentality Is Sum You Can’t Buy”: Anthony Taylor Amazes Fans With His Pre-Fight Interview

MF and DAZN: X Series has emerged as one of the most notable crossover boxing events. After Series 004 in January, 007 concluded on May 13. Both KSI and his brother Deji won their bouts. The former’s win over Joe Fournier turned controversial and hogged the headlines. However, other fights also contributed to reasonable measures. One such fight was the undercard bout between Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor and Salt Papi.

Taylor won the three-round match unanimously. It is a welcome change for the American fighter coming after a decision loss to Idris Virgo during 004. He released a short clip of a pre-fight discussion with Papi early today. During the conversation, he reminded the Social media content creator he participated in fights because he was passionate about the art of fighting.

‘Pretty Boy,’ said, “…..I fight. I don’t give a f**k if it’s for free. I am [going to] fight whoever Mams (Taylor) says, whoever they want me to fight. I fight because I love to fight. This is my blood. This is why I went to MMA. This sh*t turns me on s**ually. I love fighting.“

Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor has a reason to fight for

There were a few who disagreed with what Taylor said. But many joined in speaking highly of his thought process. One user appreciated ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor for his mental fortitude and noted that it is something of great consequence and equally priceless.

One user named Tommy also commended the mixed martial artist-turned-boxer and said that, in his eyes, the esteem for Taylor has only amplified.

User Satoshi philosophized that you have already conceded defeat if you choose to go after money. So there’s a lot of difference between passion and going after the guaranteed purse.

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But a few users criticized Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor for not practicing what he preached. For example, one user chided that hugging and clinching during a fight is not worth mentioning. Next time, Taylor should try a match lasting six to eight rounds. It will tire him out pitilessly.

Another user also took up the hugging issue and criticized Taylor for using the tactic too repeatedly. Instead, he should introspect where he stands as a fighter and then give sermons.

For Salt Papi, it’s his first YouTube boxing career defeat. The British-Filipino content maker gained fame after knocking out the professional mixed martial artist Josh Brueckner in January. But fortune seems to be smiling once again for ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor. At age thirty-three, with a mixed bag of mixed martial arts and boxing results, it was vital for him to win the bout. Finally, he won, proving that there was still a lot of fight left in him.

What’s your take on Taylor’s words? Who, in your opinion, should Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor fight next? Do share your views and thoughts with us in the comments below.

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