Jermain Taylor vs. Arthur Abraham

[kenso]

Taylor's my hometown guy but I said after the Froch fight that I wouldn't pick him against a tough opponent again until he's proven he can fight for 12 rounds.

AA is NOT a guy you want to get tired on and let your guard down.

I got Abraham by late KO. I hope Taylor pulls it off, but I can't logically pick him as the favorite.

he could have likely beaten froch but his corner told him that he was behind - ****** move

[deanrw]

Abraham does not fight at a fast enough pace to tire Taylor out. Taylor by UD

[dstew]

he could have likely beaten froch but his corner told him that he was behind - ****** move

I agree... and if he gets a new corner for this fight... or brings back his old one (Pat Burns), I might consider changing my pick.

Until then, smart money says Abraham.

[Idgas]

King Arthur by brutal KO. i don't think Taylor would be able to get up from a clean punch.

[Fox McCloud]

It's odd that someone who beat such good fighters in Hopkins and got a draw with Wright loses to every big puncher that he faces. It's usually the easiest matchup for elite fighters, when they come up with guys who can punch as their only asset.

I'd pick Abraham because of his punch. I think he would wear Taylor down eventually and KO him.

[Silkstone]

fantastic fighter in his prime, but Taylor's just not 'there' anymore. I see him coming on the losing end of this tourney which is upcoming. Which I think is very unfortunate considering his career. Then again.... I'm a die-hard Hatton fan.... So I have little room to talk.

[Motofan]

Taylor will be up on the cards and then get stopped in 7. His chin and confidence arent there anymore.

[JM1]

This fight will likely take place in Germany on October 10 and be televised by Showtime.

Who will win? Can Taylor bounce back from his loss to Froch?

at this point abraham knocks taylor

[THEDOC]

I'd like to try and make a case for Taylor's athletic ability enabling him to outbox Abe and whilst it may happen for a while I too envisage a KO for Abraham. I think those extra 8 pounds will make him like a different fighter. I just hope Taylor doesn't take too much damage. If I was him, after facing Pavlik and Froch, Abraham would maybe the last person I'd want to face.

[The_Italian]

Most likely abraham will win this fight.

however i will be rooting for taylor.