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The fight is over, and while the judges' scorecards are still a point of dispute within boxing circles, the decision stands; Jermain Taylor is the new undisputed middleweight world champion.
Taylor, now 24-0 (17 KO’s), had been tabbed the "heir apparent" to Bernard Hopkins' crown for sometime now. Many thought the former Olympian wasn’t quite ready to take on Hopkins, still considered one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighters and mentioned in the same breath as former all-time middleweight greats Carlos Monzon and Marvin Hagler. Even with all of his acolades, Taylor jumped at the immediate opportunity to fight for the championship. [details]
Taylor, now 24-0 (17 KO’s), had been tabbed the "heir apparent" to Bernard Hopkins' crown for sometime now. Many thought the former Olympian wasn’t quite ready to take on Hopkins, still considered one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighters and mentioned in the same breath as former all-time middleweight greats Carlos Monzon and Marvin Hagler. Even with all of his acolades, Taylor jumped at the immediate opportunity to fight for the championship. [details]