Comments Thread For: Jermain Taylor: I Should Have Never Been at 168-Pounds

[MARKBNLV]

Taylor needs to walk away just like RJJ needs to walk away. I can't remember a time in the history of boxing when stories like these have a happy ending.

Taylor still showed a high skill set in his last fight,Roy on the other hand is just sad to watch now,i would call him a shell of himself but that would be to kind at this point.

[paulf]

I see Taylor and Sergio Martinez fighting at 160lb in the fall of 2012.

Be a great fight imo... and with Taylor's questionable chin in the firing line, plus strikingly good power.... this matchup will guarantee a knockout.

This **** right here. I hate to say it, but DiBella is probably mulling over sacrificing a past-prime Taylor to Martinez to try and up Martinez's star power.

As for the 168 comment Taylor made; bull****. Didnt he say the doctors before told him that he was fading in the late rounds because he was weight drained at 160? Excuses excuses. Now he's going to solve that by going back down? Abraham was a 160 guy anyway.

I'd say Jermaine wins a couple of tuneup fights then gets fed to Martinez. Harsh but that's the way it is.

[BoxingGenius27]

George Foreman comes to mind instantly

Point is, it's highly unlikely.

Dibella said he wouldn't stand behind Taylor fighting again for a reason. Taylor has been brutally KO'd.

I'm the biggest fan of him, RJJ, and Holyfield. But enough is enough.

I don't have short term memory like some guys that completely forget how a fighter's been getting KO'd for the last few years and buy into how the media hypes fights as if we're going to see some complete new speciman.

[BoxingGenius27]

Taylor still showed a high skill set in his last fight,Roy on the other hand is just sad to watch now,i would call him a shell of himself but that would be to kind at this point.

Taylor started out good against Pavlik x2, Froch and Abraham. It's what happens after that I'm worried about.

[roye'l]

Taylor started out good against Pavlik x2, Froch and Abraham. It's what happens after that I'm worried about.

True I'm glad you're worried aswell I care about Taylor same as I cared for Roy but I believe Taylor has a chance with anyone...

I'm going to be praying for him but not a little bit positive of any outcome

[Ring Leader]

This **** right here. I hate to say it, but DiBella is probably mulling over sacrificing a past-prime Taylor to Martinez to try and up Martinez's star power.

As for the 168 comment Taylor made; bull****. Didnt he say the doctors before told him that he was fading in the late rounds because he was weight drained at 160? Excuses excuses. Now he's going to solve that by going back down? Abraham was a 160 guy anyway.

I'd say Jermaine wins a couple of tuneup fights then gets fed to Martinez. Harsh but that's the way it is.

No, on Fight Camp 360 his personal trainer said he fades late because of his poor diet.

[MARKBNLV]

Taylor started out good against Pavlik x2, Froch and Abraham. It's what happens after that I'm worried about.

He does sound a bit punchy,but he is a man and we as fans of his can only wish him the best,maybe its time for someone to protect Jermain a bit give him some soft touches build his esteem back up.Seriously can you name one fighter he ducked the dude has the heart of a warrior and thats what i love about the guy.

[hitmanjosh]

Taylor has good Character even if his skills are shot

I have always liked this kid because he never was in trouble or had a bad rep of any kind but the one thing he did wrong was replace Steward and for that same reason is why he still fights like an amateur at times. Good Luck! My parents are all from Arkansas so represent!

[turbotime]

That's what I said all along, the only reason he was in the Super 6 was because he was a name American fighter, totally wasted spot that should have been filled by Bute.

[Mr.0pal]

Jermain you simply fall apart when faced with a good jab