Without a doubt the stoppage was incorrect
JT wasnt given the benefit of the doubt that Pavlik was given in round 2.
Would JT have gotten up and made a comeback?
probably not
Would JT have gotten up?
Probably not.
Smoger stepped in between the fighters right as Jermain fell down, which makes absolutly ZERO sense.
My thought is that the kid fought his ass off and deserved the oppourtounity to get up and fight back. Chances are he would have gotten stopped, chances are he wouldnt have won, but being the middleweight champ of the world, Taylor deserves the benefit of the doubt.
Thoughts?????
I have to admit taylor fought a lot better this time around in the early rounds compared to his recent fights but Pavlik's heart and right hand was just too much for Taylor. I was pulling for Taylor but the fight was stopped right when it was supposed to be stopped. Taylor was knocked out on his feet and the ref who was inches away from them could see what was going on better than any of us. Ref, Well Done.
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/09/30/kellypavlik_wideweb__470x323,0.jpg
E: Seeing the uppercut and limpness of Taylor's body from 20 feet away, he was out. Counting was a formality. I see your point, but that fight was done and Taylor's team was LOVING Smoger at the presser.
The ref stopped the fight as Taylor was FALLING DOWN.
That makes ZERO SENSE.
watch the fight u asshole he cudnet fall cause he was sittin on the ropes he got hooked while sittin on the ropes thats when the ref stopped it.
Yeah I read the thread you dipshit.
At first I thought he at least deserved a count. However, Taylor was getting hit with a lot of clean shots trapped up on the ropes, and there was one hook that made him momentarily go to sleep, just like when Zertuche just went limp for that split moment against Pavlik. When that happens, the fight needs to stop.
The ref stopped the fight as Taylor was FALLING DOWN.
That makes ZERO SENSE.
What the fuck is wrong with the OP? Taylor was OUT, eyes closed, hands down, and semi concious, and the referee, regardless of what we see on tv, sees more from the angle he's at at the moment. STop being such crying little taylor loving bitches and admit. HE GOT EXPOSED and OWNED by Kelly Pavlik. Fuck.
You're a moron. Sorry to burst your bubble kid but Taylor looked lifeless after the stoppage. If you dont believe me watch the fight again. Lifeless.
Are you seriously this stupid?
Read the thread.
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Comprehend? oppourtounity? lol you shouldnet use them words so recklessly my son can u comprehend how hurt he was? Nope.
Oppourtounity? For what to get his head smashed in again he didnt even want to get up when it was stopped let alone get up after the 8 count.
As i said i seen alot of stoppages like taylors and mostly have always been the right dicision.
Pavlik had a advantage cause he got knocked down in the middle of the ring where he could beat the count when your trapped and gettin hammered what can the ref do but stop the fight ever heard of accumilation of punches? that kinda shit fucks up boxers.
hahha nice pic TUSUK LETS GIVE HIM HIS BOTTLES LOL
This is probably one of the worst posts on BoxingScene this year.
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This thread is hilarious, everyone who tries to defend this "premature stoppage" idea still admits the fight was over, but that they would have felt "better" or been more "happy" had the fight ended differently, but just as you knew the fight was over, Steve Smoger, who was two feet away from it all, knew just the same.....
No, it has nothing to do with being happy, I just believe the referee should have abided by the rules and stopped the fight properly, instead of inproperly.
http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2007/09/29/pavlikx.jpg:bottle: :bottle:
Yeah so Im fine with Pavlik winning hes a great fighter and put on an awesome preformance so Im not really sure what this post has to do with anything...
This thread is hilarious, everyone who tries to defend this "premature stoppage" idea still admits the fight was over, but that they would have felt "better" or been more "happy" had the fight ended differently, but just as you knew the fight was over, Steve Smoger, who was two feet away from it all, knew just the same.....
You clearly didnt read what I said, my point was that Taylor should have been given the oppourtounity to get up, not that he would have gotten up.
If you knew the rules about boxing, espicially regarding referee's and stoppages, you might be able to comprehend my point.
Comprehend? oppourtounity? lol you shouldnet use them words so recklessly my son can u comprehend how hurt he was? Nope.
Oppourtounity? For what to get his head smashed in again he didnt even want to get up when it was stopped let alone get up after the 8 count.
As i said i seen alot of stoppages like taylors and mostly have always been the right dicision.
Pavlik had a advantage cause he got knocked down in the middle of the ring where he could beat the count when your trapped and gettin hammered what can the ref do but stop the fight ever heard of accumilation of punches? that kinda shit fucks up boxers.
hahha nice pic TUSUK LETS GIVE HIM HIS BOTTLES LOL
You clearly didnt read what I said, my point was that Taylor should have been given the oppourtounity to get up, not that he would have gotten up.
If you knew the rules about boxing, espicially regarding referee's and stoppages, you might be able to comprehend my point.
http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2007/09/29/pavlikx.jpg:bottle: :bottle:
@Easy-E
Yes ive red the thread why are u wanting to see taylor get brain damage? or something else this thread is stupid hence you backing it up is stupid it wasnt a premature stoppage he was out like a light watch the dam fight more.
You clearly didnt read what I said, my point was that Taylor should have been given the oppourtounity to get up, not that he would have gotten up.
If you knew the rules about boxing, espicially regarding referee's and stoppages, you might be able to comprehend my point.
@Easy-E
Yes ive red the thread why are u wanting to see taylor get brain damage? or something else this thread is stupid hence you backing it up is stupid it wasnt a premature stoppage he was out like a light watch the dam fight more.
gosh People want taylor to get knocked the fuck out or something? taylor was fucked and i seen thousands of fights where the ref stops the bout when they get fucked in the corner refs hardly ever tell the other fighter knocking out the opponant to go to his corner when there against the ropes.
FACT: He got knocked the fuck out his legs was gone and hands where down after taking some nice rights he was done before the stoppage get over it.
I like taylor but he gna have to prove himself in the rematch i dont think he wanted it more then pavlik in that fight.
Dude read the THREAD, not the thread title.
Moron.
After watching the fight again, Taylor was out cold.
Taylor was out like Walcott was out against Marciano in the first fight.
Props to both fighters for making a GREAT fight.