Pavlik v.s. Taylor Rematch

[Randall_Hopkirk]

The fact that Taylor was controlling the fight before getting caught with something big, he should have the opportunity to win back the titles. Whether he wants to and has the confidence at this moment in time is another question.

[MightyMikeA]

Poor Taylor, he now needs to make a strong comeback onto the seen because after the way he was knocked out last night, people will now always think of him as an overrated ex "champion" who was given gift decisions. He now has to go back to the drawing board and see what he can do to redeem himself without a doubt to all the doubters who were proven right last night.

[GrizzleBoy]

I dont think most people actually watched the fight otherwise they would want to see the fight again. Its not like it was a one sided boring fight, they were both going at it getting each other with good shots. Its not like Pavlik was on Taylors ass the whole night staggering him with every shot, not was it the other way round. It was one of the most exciting fights ive watched and would definately like to watch them go at it again.

[MightyMikeA]

The fact that Taylor was controlling the fight before getting caught with something big, he should have the opportunity to win back the titles. Whether he wants to and has the confidence at this moment in time is another question.

Taylor didn't control that fight at all. He was being backed up all night long and was able to catch Kelly with something Pavlik should have not been hit with and does not catch him with again should they have a rematch. Taylor was hanging in there but was obviously fading as the fight wore on as Pavlik was getting stronger. I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch, but the outcome will be the same and even quicker next time around no doubt about it.

[Kobe Bryant]

Maybe I'm crazy or blind. But Taylor was not up by three points. You could argue a point. But that fight was close. And Kelly was comin. I don't want to see a rematch. I don't really like Jermaine, but he's a nice guy really. And I don't want to see him get KOed again. I knew he was going to lose. His defense is bad. If he had any D he could have went 12 and gotten the gift that was already in process.

Jermain needs to fight anyone else. But juts not Pavlik. Kelly already took Jermaine's best shot. And Jermaine couldn't take the landslide of flush shots Kelly was landing.

[OldTerry]

Great fight and I'd certainly watch a rematch as it would be brutal. This however doesn't mean there should be a rematch as IMO Taylor would lose by KO and possibly get hurt very badly.

[kadyo's]

Yes there should be an immediate rematch.

[Buckfever]

I think that was Taylor's best chance. Pavlik won't get caught again and it won't be as close again next time.

[The Troll]

I don't think Taylor's people should put him in again with Pavlik right away. Let him have a tune-up, gain some confidence, and then have a rematch. If he got brutally KO'd again by Kelly in a few months his career could be ruined.

What career options does he have if he wants to remain a big time fighter? He wont find much good harbor at 168 and he already has the rematch clause with Pavlik.

[boxingfan4life]

there will be a rematch cause there is a clause in the contract. the thing is the rematch will be at 168 which means it would be grudge instead for the championship. either way i know the rematch will be very exciting and cant wait to see it. most likely it will happen early next year. that would be a good fight to kick off the new year.