Will Taylor's physical advantages make a difference in the fight with Abraham?

[Tom_Tocca]

*bump* for anyone interested in Abe's strategy...keeping it close distance with footwork and timing being the key...

[dstew]

*bump* for anyone interested in Abe's strategy...keeping it close distance with footwork and timing being the key...

That's a good strategy... JT doesn't like to fight on the inside and will usually tie up... which could result in points being deducted in Germany.

[Tom_Tocca]

That's a good strategy... JT doesn't like to fight on the inside and will usually tie up... which could result in points being deducted in Germany.

...it's more that he doesn't like a sneaky uppercut on the inside which could result in visiting the canvas in Germany...

[Shadows]

That's a good strategy... JT doesn't like to fight on the inside and will usually tie up... which could result in points being deducted in Germany.

Judging by what he showed yesterday, I suspect he'll use his elbows to block Abe's body shots, and counter with a hook of his own. His uppercut should be effective in there too.

[starjammer]

[Blue Heffner]

I think Abraham is mentally stronger and physically more durable, so that should offset the height and reach advantage Taylor has.

Mentally stonger - Yes
Physically more durable - No

[D-MiZe]

Mentally stonger - Yes
Physically more durable - No

So fighting Miranda with a broken jaw doesn't show just how durable he is?

[Glamour Puss]

Jermain Taylor is not only taller than Arthur Abraham, he has a long reach advantage with significantly longer arms.

Will this make much of a difference in the fight? Abraham has fought taller, longer men before like Ikeke and Miranda and won.

What do you think?

Oh ****, my bad Tunney I see you already made this thread.

I missed it when I made mine just now.

[The Hammer]

I think Abraham is mentally stronger and physically more durable, so that should offset the height and reach advantage Taylor has.