Jermain Taylor to go into ISOLATION for his bout with Kelly Pavlik

[Kball15]

The Man!

He's really taking this fight dead seriously, which is a good sign for Taylor fans.

"Jermain Taylor (27-0-1)

For those who complained that the champ faced junior middleweights in his past two fights (Cory Spinks and Kassim Ouma), how do you like him now? He's facing the baddest middleweight he can lay his hands on, Kelly Pavlik, who has a major league chance to take the title. How seriously is Taylor taking the fight? He plans to go away to a real training camp for the first time, which means several weeks in virtual isolation in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains with trainer Emanuel Steward. And get this -- the fight will be on HBO, not on pay-per-view."
-ESPN.com


This is gonna be the best Middleweight fight of the 2000's. I can't wait.

[Rhys79]

I can't wait, I want Talyor to really establish himself with this fight. I'm a big time fan of his, looking for a big time KO

[Fox McCloud]

I think it's strange that every is nutting over this fight. I mean, Taylor fought Hopkins twice and Wright once, and people are just drooling over this fight. Larry Merchant said some **** like this is the biggest fight that can be made in the middleweight division in years. I don't know. I think Taylor is going to win it, and I don't think it's going to be a repeat of Pavlik-Miranda. It will probably be a decent fight without the excitement that everyone is expecting.

[Kball15]

I think it's strange that every is nutting over this fight. I mean, Taylor fought Hopkins twice and Wright once, and people are just drooling over this fight. Larry Merchant said some **** like this is the biggest fight that can be made in the middleweight division in years. I don't know. I think Taylor is going to win it, and I don't think it's going to be a repeat of Pavlik-Miranda. It will probably be a decent fight without the excitement that everyone is expecting.

Pavlik is never in anything Less then a war.

Unfortunetly, many of his opponents can keep for very long. They give Pavlik a good fight for 3 or 4 rounds, and then Pavlik completely takes over.

Taylor, even if he loses every round (im not saying he will) hes gonna keep every round competitive and action packed. Same thing the other way around.

I also expect this fight to end dramatically

[EliteSoldier]

I expect kball to be upset when Kelly loses. Taylors a smart boxer, he won't brawl with Pavlik he will out-box Pavlik. Whats Pavliks plan? The same plan he had for Miranda? Try to punch Miranda back? I don't that will work, this is the fight where I expect Taylor to look like a stronger version of Floyd Mayweathers and just pace himself and winning a decision. Steward is the smartest trainer in the business, he will show you why when Taylor wins.

[REED]

Good for Taylor that he's Training N ISOLATION...Cause the "Rumor" is, he was Getting his Ass WHIPPED by Andy Lee when Sparring @ Kronk Gym...



REED

[Kobe Bryant]

Yeah Taylor such a great boxer. He can't even listen to directions from a ****ing boxing mastermind.

[-EX-]

Good. He's gonna have to probably work hard to get the weight off and make 160. I expect a good fight with Jermain winning by UD.

[Kball15]

I expect kball to be upset when Kelly loses. Taylors a smart boxer, he won't brawl with Pavlik he will out-box Pavlik. Whats Pavliks plan? The same plan he had for Miranda? Try to punch Miranda back? I don't that will work, this is the fight where I expect Taylor to look like a stronger version of Floyd Mayweathers and just pace himself and winning a decision. Steward is the smartest trainer in the business, he will show you why when Taylor wins.

Well if i can speculat here, i think u've only seen the Pavlik-Miranda fight. Am I right? Cause that was the only time ive seen him go all out like that.

Thats not the only Pavlik fight.

And enough about this "Steward is the greatest trainer ever." What good is he if his fighter doesnt even listen. And Pavlik is a MUCH smarter fighter then Jermain Taylor if you ask me.

He has brilliant gameplans that he comes up with his trainer, and he executes them to the best of his ability. Even if that means putting it all on the line! Name one other fighter that would have the balls to fight Miranda the way Pavlik did?

Idk much about Pavliks trainer, idk who he even is, but i think hes a fantastic trainer. He makes Pavlik do all these untraditional, old time things. Like roadwork, smacking the heavybag with a baseball bat, hitting tires with a sledgehammer, swimming laps, all this wierd cool stuff. AND, his trainer gives him damn good advice inbetween rounds.

And i dont mean to be discrediting Taylor here, i think he's a hell of a fighter to, and he comes into the ring in tip-top shape every single fight.

[!! Mr. Soprano]

What is the big deal about the isolation.. many fighters train in Poconos....