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Later tonight, the FedEx Forum in Memphis will be the stage for the most important battle in the middleweight division. Jermain Taylor (25-0, 17 KOs), the recognized champion of the division and coming off two decision victories over Bernard Hopkins, is challenged by one of the top pound for pound fighters in the game, Ronald “Winky” Wright (50-3, 25 KOs).
After several snags in negotations, lawsuit threats and public arguments over which fighter was scared of the other, the two fighters are prepared for the battle of their lives this weekend.
Only the WBC title will be at stake. Winky Wright has already said that he will not pay any fees to the WBA or the WBO. The titles may end up being vacant regardless of the victor.
Taylor, a good boxer with a great left jab, is up against a defensive wizard with a great right jab. The edge in strength lies with Taylor, but he must get past the defense of Wright to land the big shots.
The winner will be dubbed as the undisputed successor to Bernard Hopkins and could very well be the fighter to lead the entire division into the next era. [details]
After several snags in negotations, lawsuit threats and public arguments over which fighter was scared of the other, the two fighters are prepared for the battle of their lives this weekend.
Only the WBC title will be at stake. Winky Wright has already said that he will not pay any fees to the WBA or the WBO. The titles may end up being vacant regardless of the victor.
Taylor, a good boxer with a great left jab, is up against a defensive wizard with a great right jab. The edge in strength lies with Taylor, but he must get past the defense of Wright to land the big shots.
The winner will be dubbed as the undisputed successor to Bernard Hopkins and could very well be the fighter to lead the entire division into the next era. [details]
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