Taira sought out some of the best in the game to diversify his training, including spending time with former bantamweight title challengers Marlon “Chito” Vera and Cory Sandhagen. With that in tow, Taira is feeling ready for anything Park may throw his way on August 2.
“I needed to get better, get my level higher,” Taira said. “I really worked hard in my training.”
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A piece of his confidence also comes from recent experiences, particularly dealing with the main event spotlight. His first such opportunity came in June 2024, when he faced former title challenger Alex Perez. Taira stepped up in his biggest fight to that point and earned a victory. Although Perez’s injured knee prompted the stoppage, Taira fought well to that point.
He felt even more confident after a near half-hour against Royval, too, and that is why he feels ready to give his best performance yet.
