Jermain Taylor is SCREWED!

[Padilla]

I beleive Hopkins won the first fight. It was close but Hopkins did enough to keep his title. Jermain Taylor is just gonna have to wait until Hopkins retires before he takes the throne.

[FistFest]

I agree that Bhops should've won the fight, Padilla. But I think Taylor isnt screwed just yet. He's got a nice attitude towards his chosen sport. After winning a disputable close fight, A LOT of fighters would end up making statements like "I told you I can do it coz I'm better than anybody else" thing. But Taylor said something which really impressed me. He told the media that he learned a lesson. WOW... look at that. I think a fighter who acknowledges his mistakes and learns from them is a humble and dangerous guy who shouldn't be taken lightly any given day. His maturity in such a young career is commendable. Taylor showed marked improvements after his fights. I think he wont be a walk in the park for Bhops in a rematch. I guess he won't be making the same mistakes. He's actually learning from Hopkins.

[Red_Menace]

I'm not sure what the best approach would be for Taylor. Unless he's improved his stamina, he can't take a chance punching himself out like he did in the last fight. If you throw a lot at Hopkins, you're going to waste a lot of energy. Taylor tired in the last rounds could get knocked out. That said, the only reason Taylor won the fight was because he was busier. He took the fight to Hopkins and stole rounds on points. So, if he sits back, Hopkins could steal some early rounds for him. Taylor also might get hit more if he throws less, because Hopkins will be more aggressive. I really can't decide who I think is going to win this one. Hopkins is going to be more aggresive, I think, and that will give Taylor more chances to actually hurt him. But in a technical fight, Hopkins has the advantage .... I'm 50/50 on this one.

[phallus]

I just read an interview on ********** with Jermain saying he is coming to the fight relaxed and not being as active as before. Well, the only way to beat Hopkins is to pressure him. The 1st fight was as close as he is going to get to beating Bernard. Playing Bernard's game and fighting a tactical fight will do Jermain no good. Either way, its a lose lose situation for Jermain because he can fight laid back or be a pressure fighter and is still goign to lose.

this is the impression i get from the latest interview taylor gave to espn. if taylor thinks he can load up and throw one big shot at a time and knock Hops out ( which is basically what he's thinking these days ), this time taylor gets knocked out. the only way to really beat Hopkins is to SWARM HIM, old Hops is too good for anything less

[787 Films]

I think Taylor will win again.....

[scottydottie]

He's going to be LESS active? No way am I going to buy this borefest

your sig scared the **** outta me...

[scottydottie]

this is the impression i get from the latest interview taylor gave to espn. if taylor thinks he can load up and throw one big shot at a time and knock Hops out ( which is basically what he's thinking these days ), this time taylor gets knocked out. the only way to really beat Hopkins is to SWARM HIM, old Hops is too good for anything less

yup, he thinks he can wait and load up for a big shot....and its not gonnna happen.

[dino]

hopkins has no power...taylor wins easier then he did the first time

[The Infamous]

this is the impression i get from the latest interview taylor gave to espn. if taylor thinks he can load up and throw one big shot at a time and knock Hops out ( which is basically what he's thinking these days ), this time taylor gets knocked out. the only way to really beat Hopkins is to SWARM HIM, old Hops is too good for anything less

Boxers always don't mean the things that they say on TV. I don't think his trainers would be that ****** to not think up a decent gameplan to beat Hopkins.

[Zab Super Judah]

I just read an interview on ********** with Jermain saying he is coming to the fight relaxed and not being as active as before. Well, the only way to beat Hopkins is to pressure him. The 1st fight was as close as he is going to get to beating Bernard. Playing Bernard's game and fighting a tactical fight will do Jermain no good. Either way, its a lose lose situation for Jermain because he can fight laid back or be a pressure fighter and is still goign to lose.

taylor is a fool to give hopkins a incentive to ko him