Upon further review, Calzaghe vs. Taylor would be a great matchup.

man i been saying that Taylor would give Joe problems... maybe not enough to actually win, but his jab could give Calzaghe fits if used properly

I immediately disagreed with the HBO commentators after the Lacy-Taylor fight. That win over Lacy wasn't impressive, Jeff didn't show any improvement, and Taylor although he didn't knock Lacy out (he isn't exactly a KO artist), he showed just enough to be slightly impressive but not something out of this world. Nor did he demonstrate anything that would give anyone who's been watching their latest fights deem Taylor worthy of being able to compete against Joe Calzaghe...you've got to be kidding me. Calzaghe can take punches, has decent power, throws too many punches and has proven that he can recompose himself after knockdowns and adapt. Hell, his knockdown against Roy was partially a wrist blow, meaning he got clipped with something more solid than a glove punch, got really hurt (unlike Hopkins' knockdown) and when he stood up he was swinging. He wasn't just trying to survive, he was willing to exchange with Roy and this all in the 1st round. Taylor can still be a great fighter in the sport, his two losses were because: 1-) He went in a crazy all-out attack and got winded in the second round of the Pavlik fight (Pavlik does not go down easy), eventually losing because of inactivity and backing up into the ropes because of stamina deficit. 2-) Second fight he did much better, and in my opinion (though don't quote me on this, as I've only seen the fight twice) he could've edged it out. I remember he was hurt I think in the 10th round after taking a solid right uppercut to the body bouncing off the ropes. It hasn't been like he's been absolutely outclassed or downright dominated in a fight, but as much as he's praised, Taylor wouldn't be able to beat Calzaghe. I'm sorry, you would have to pull out all the stops to convince me otherwise.

This fight is unsellable after the Pavlik losses. Before them, well it would have been a superfight

I am all for it if its not on ppv. my thoughts exactly.

Stupid fight. The HBO guys implanted into your head so now you feel like you want to see that fight. HBO try to recycle Jermain Taylor, they invested in him tons of $$$$ Shity fight, horrible stylistic match up, a possible borefest of the year. I dont believe JT would beat any good fighter in the super middleweight division. This Lacy fight was joke doest prove anything. Lacy should be happy for payday and call it quit , before he gets hurt

It would be an exciting fight but probably one-sided as well. Not interested in seeing Joe fight Jermain and I doubt Joe takes that fight anyway. It still comes down to the biggest pot. If Calzaghe ends up with Golden Boy, we'll probably see Hopkins-Calzaghe II next year.

are you kidding? talyor doesn't have the technique or the stamina to hang with Calz. this is an easy victory for Calz. i agree...

are you kidding? talyor doesn't have the technique or the stamina to hang with Calz. this is an easy victory for Calz. No, I'm not kidding, and look at my post, I dont think Taylor would win either.

Calzaghe vs Taylor would have been a good matchup had Taylor not dodged Joe after he dismantled Lacy. Taylor demanded 10 million dollars to fight Joe, if that is not textbook "pricing yourself out" then I don't know what is.

I am all for it if its not on ppv.

I don't think Taylor would beat Calzaghe, I also don't know for sure that Calzaghe would beat Taylor. Give it to me HBO, and not on PPV. are you kidding? talyor doesn't have the technique or the stamina to hang with Calz. this is an easy victory for Calz.

im a big Jermain Taylor fan and i think he loses...from the awkwardness of Calzaghe to his workrate. down the stretch taylor would be gassed. i think that straight left would find taylor all night...not to mention the flurries i mean i wish my assumption to be false but thats just how i see it.