Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez predictions: Who is the boxing world picking?

Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez this coming Saturday is not only a battle of two undefeated world champions with a strong possibility of being a fight of the year contender, but the winner will be crowned the undisputed light-welterweight champion of the world.

It's safe to say the entire boxing industry will be wstching at the weekend, and ahead of a fight of such magnitude DAZN have asked a number of top fighters and key figures to pick a winner.

Here's what they had to say.

James Degale: Former Olympic and world champion 

“A big fight. I’m excited for it. I like Taylor a lot and I think he does it on points.” 

Mario Barrios: Super-lightweight contender who holds WBA regular title 

“Both guys are at the top of their game and it’s going to be a close fight, but I’m picking Ramirez to win by decision. I just think his relentlessness is going to overwhelm Taylor.” 

Dave Coldwell: Leading trainer 

“I think Taylor has more quality. He can box and he can fight. I think he wins this in a more comfortable fashion than what he did against Prograis.” 

Callum Smith: Former super-middleweight world champion 

“Great fight: Think Taylor edges it in a real back and forth fight.” 

Liam Smith: Former world champion at 154lbs 

“A great 50/50. Either can win on their day but I just feel Taylor is more consistent. Ramirez is a class fighter but he blows hot and cold.” 

Jamie Conlan: Former world title challenger at super-flyweight 

“Taylor on points. A blistering start will see Taylor being forced to match Ramirez’ punch output in the early stages. Taylor will control the ring as the rounds go on. A possible fight of the year contender could be about to happen.” 

Jamie Moore: Ex-fighter and now one of Britain’s leading trainers 

“Taylor on points. I think it’ll be close but his work rate will be key down the stretch.” 

Natasha Jonas: Two-time world title challenger 

“Taylor for me. He loves a fight and he has that nastiness. Whenever he’s asked to step up he always does.” 

Cameron Dunkin: One of boxing’s biggest ever talent spotters 

“I know he’s the underdog but I like Jose Ramirez to win this fight.” 

Michael Conlan: Super-bantamweight contender 

“I’m going for Josh Taylor on points but I have this fight a lot closer than most do. Ramirez is tough and aggressive, and he won’t be intimidated by Josh.” 

Shannon Courtenay: WBA Female bantamweight champion 

“I think Josh Taylor is going to stop Jose Ramirez.” 

Harlem Eubank: Welterweight prospect 

“I seen Mikey Garcia talking about how physically strong Ramirez is. There could be an upset but I do favour Taylor.” 

Josh Kelly: Welterweight contender 

“Josh Taylor all day.” 

Sam Jones: Leading fight manager currently guiding the career of Joe Joyce 

“I think it’s got the makings of a classic. It’s going to be a closely fought war but I think Josh Taylor comes out victorious.” 

Florian Marku: Welterweight contender 

“I think it will be a very close fight with both fighters having their moments, but I’m going for a Josh Taylor win on points.” 

Steve Wood: Manager of former featherweight champion, Josh Warrington 

“It’s a great fight and a genuine 50/50. I’ll have to go for Taylor as I think he punches a little bit harder.” 

Robbie Davies Jr: Former amateur rival of Josh Taylor who has also sparred Jose Ramirez

"It's a good fight between two excellent fighters. Both are on top of their game, but I think Taylor has that extra quality that will see him get the win."

Tony Bellew: Former cruiserweight world champion

"A brilliant fight with everything at stake, but I think it's going to be Josh Taylor's big moment. I'm saying Taylor on points."