Jermain Taylor: "I Want To Fight Jeff Lacy First in Nov"

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Jermain Taylor is in line for yet another title opportunity, but first he would like to take care of business by facing his former Olympic teammater, Jeff Lacy. The WBC recently named Taylor and undefeated British fighter, Carl Froch, at the two top contenders to the super middleweight title left vacant by Joe Calzaghe. [details]

[Famoso Matador]

Its a bit frustrating to hear this coming from Taylor, does he really expect anyone to wait for him to fight a tune up before the actual title fight. That means he won't fight Froch for at least another eight months!
If Taylor doesn't want it, let Froch and someone else fight for the vacant title. If Taylor wins his come back fight, he would still be next in line for the title shot.
I don't think very highly of Froch, but **** Taylor and his BS.

[GodOfWarII]

I used to be a taylor fan, but I'm actually hoping for a huge upset for Lacy to win.

[Jim Jeffries]

Its a bit frustrating to hear this coming from Taylor, does he really expect anyone to wait for him to fight a tune up before the actual title fight. That means he won't fight Froch for at least another eight months!
If Taylor doesn't want it, let Froch and someone else fight for the vacant title. If Taylor wins his come back fight, he would still be next in line for the title shot.
I don't think very highly of Froch, but **** Taylor and his BS.

You don't think after two straight losses, one of them a brutal KO loss, that he should be required at least one fight after moving up in weight before getting a title shot?

[Famoso Matador]

You don't think after two straight losses, one of them a brutal KO loss, that he should be required at least one fight after moving up in weight before getting a title shot?

Considering their careers at the moment i think Froch is the one deserving of the fight, Taylor should feel flattered to even be considered a title contender at a higher weight class.

I just don't think Froch should be left out to dry like that, especially if its Jermain who isn't ready.

[STEELHEAD]

auhhhh no. taylor and his best buddy lacy!
i hope this don't end up like rahman/barrett!

[Jim Jeffries]

Considering their careers at the moment i think Froch is the one deserving of the fight, Taylor should feel flattered to even be considered a title contender at a higher weight class.

I just don't think Froch should be left out to dry like that, especially if its Jermain who isn't ready.

I like Taylor, and I think he'll win a title at SMW, and he is more proven than Froch at this point, I just think at least one fight against a former champ is a good idea first. I think he outboxes Lacy to a wide decision or possibly stops him mid round.

[The Hammer]

If Lacy returns to his pre-Calzaghe form, he may defeat Taylor.

[Kball15]

SICK!!!!! I wanna see the Taylor-Lacy fight much more.

Props for Taylor for wanting the fight the fans want.

[Kball15]

If Lacy returns to his pre-Calzaghe form, he may defeat Taylor.

there is no pre-calzaghe form. He is who he is. Never was any different