jermain taylor deserves respect

[Undefeated]

I still don't know why they concider Floyd P4P when Taylor has fought the better competition.

Either way im a fan of both fighters now. A win from either one was fine with me. The middleweight division is getting very interesting!!

[frankpaganini]

Both guys a great guys (in the ring and out...with respect, courage, and love for the sport).

i think taylor has silenced some critics even though he lost...

he proved (to me at least) that he doesnt have a glass jaw...it takes a strong jaw to take pavlik's punches...

[boxingfan4life]

Critics were saying he would take his beating like a man and he took it like a man, you gotta respect that!

Thats what i liked the most. he didnt make any excuses and gave credit to his opponent. you cant do nothing but respect that. i just dont understand why people hated him to begin with. i think its mostly bernard hopkins fans. i mean i like bernard too but im not gonna hate another fighter just because he was beat by that person. thats childish.

[SpeedKillz]

anyone who doesnt respect jermain taylor is a fool. he fought a great fight despite losing.

@bmorebrawler - what the **** does mayweather have to do with this?

when taylor hoes up to cruiserweight or heavyweight and beats everyone, then compare them, ok?

[Trevbutler]

I'm glad to see people are seeing more positively on Taylor now. He never did anything to deserve all the hate he got. He fought some top guys that are slick and made for boring fights, oh well. Everyone now has seen what happens when you stick him in there with someone that comes to fight. Taylor still lacks some polish that I hope he can get, and once he does I dont think there is a middle weight that can beat him. He has already shown that he could beat Pavlik fairly easily if he comes with a better game plan. And hes honest and humble, what else can you ask for from a fighter. I'd watch Taylor again any day.

[Motofan]

Taylor deserves respect from all of us. I know he isnt one of my favorite fighters to watch, but he never ducked anyone (well some say Miranda, I dont.) I thought B-hop beat him, and that Winky did as well, but its not Jermains fault that the judges thought he won the fights. He fought 5 fights in a row that were against top guys. Who else has done that lately? Bhop 2 times, WW, Spinks and then Pavlik. That alone deserves respect.

[Smashing]

he didnt duck Miranda..he fought the guy that beat Miranda..top respect to Taylor first class bloke... as is Pavlik....humility and Humbleness can be a part of boxing..you don't need trash talk all the time..