I don't think the Taylor loss was as bad as it appeared

[JAB5239]

He was actually doin quite decent up until the last round but when u end up hospitalized with a severe concussion and brain hemmoraging it calls for some serious re-evaluation of goals and priorities.

He's got some skills, but between being ko'd by AA, Frock and Pav.......how do you get back on track? I think it was different when guys fought 6, 7, 8 times a year and could just jump back on the horse. 2 or 3 times a year just gives a guy to much time to keep doubting himself. Just my opinion, of course.

[CiganoBoxer]

because Abraham would have gotten Pavlik out quicker and it is very likely he will do the same to Dirrell and Froch. If Abraham KO's his next two opponents, I don't think Taylor should hold his head down too much over his brutal KO loss.

Your kidding right?? JT got KTFO in the very last round...he was put stiff for fcuk sake...if you keep getting KOed in the last rd that generally means your done

[Khalid X]

It was awful. Dude is done.

your right...but I was trying my damnedest to shed some positive light on that viscous KO

[Khalid X]

Your kidding right?? JT got KTFO in the very last round...he was put stiff for fcuk sake...if you keep getting KOed in the last rd that generally means your done

hahaha. I admit this thread is bull****. It's kinda like telling the 200lb 12 year he is not fat.

[shadeyfizzle]

He's got some skills, but between being ko'd by AA, Frock and Pav.......how do you get back on track? I think it was different when guys fought 6, 7, 8 times a year and could just jump back on the horse. 2 or 3 times a year just gives a guy to much time to keep doubting himself. Just my opinion, of course.

i meant that if it was just a normal knockout he was competitive throughout the fight and did alot of positive things to focus on keeping his morale high throughout the tourney assuming he has a strong mental game.

But the fact that he was hopitalized with brain hemmoraging means that now he has alot more than boxing to think about.

[TheGreatA]

He was seconds away from going the distance but the way it ended should leave doubts whether he can possibly continue.

If he does, atleast he is not going against a big puncher in his next fight. He's supposed to fight Andre Ward from what I know.

[Clegg]

He didn't look too bad until the KO. Had he avoided that punch, and then Ward has been outboxed by Kessler, then their fight would be pretty interesting. But now I'm not too sure.

It's like with Ricky Hatton. After he lost to Mayweather, he still believed he could be the best in the world, and he fought that way. Now he's lost again he's not got much motivation because he's lost that belief. Is JT really going to be go into the fight with Ward saying (and thinking) "I'm back!"? I don't think so.

[IIG]

Jermain will beat Ward and I still think he might make a fight out of it with Kessler. I won't criticize him too much, because King Arthur will sweep the tournament and knock everybody else out even quicker.

[damned1974]

because Abraham would have gotten Pavlik out quicker and it is very likely he will do the same to Dirrell and Froch. If Abraham KO's his next two opponents, I don't think Taylor should hold his head down too much over his brutal KO loss.

That ko was brutal,I respect boxers enough to know that a Gerald McClellan scenario should be avoided.Jermain can hang his head high and retire from the sport.He fought better competition and bigger names than anyone in the tourney,made his money and his mark.His chin doesn't hold up anymore-it wasn't his stamina last night-he looked decent for being in the 12th round,I think he just hasn't faired well with the biggest punchers in his divisions.
His situation is bizarre, because he fairs well with technical boxers,but struggles with come-forward fighters.
I wish him and his family the best with whatever choice he makes,but he needs to think long and hard about his future in this often brutal sport.

[hugh grant]

was it as bad as ricky hattons against Pac? But it could have been worse. JT did get up at the end of the day and walk and talk.