Taylor wants a slugfest

jsimps · 09-13-2007, 05:58 PM

"Taylor relishes the opportunity to swap power shots."
I think Taylor is going into this fight thinking he has a lot to prove, because of the public outcry he has suffered from his last two fights. He is going to ignore Manny's instruction, try to go toe to toe, and his pride is going to get him KTFO.

PolishPummler · 09-13-2007, 06:00 PM

So do we!

brooklyn1550 · 09-13-2007, 06:00 PM

I wonder if he really will be aggressive and trade shots. That would be a strategic nightmare for him. If he does slug with Pavlik, it will be over in 5 rounds.

brooklyn1550 · 09-13-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Standi

untalented fighters like Pavlik and Hatton

They aren't untalented...they are world class elite fighters. Especially Hatton.

AJAX · 09-13-2007, 06:02 PM

total bullshit, if he trades with pavlik he looses. He'll do the same as he always does and go for a spilt decision.

Ramshall1 · 09-13-2007, 06:02 PM

One thing Im sure of, Taylor will not run from Pavlik. . . can hardly wait for this one. . . props to HBO for not putting it on PPV.

box03 · 09-13-2007, 06:02 PM

I think he can go toe to toe with Pavlik and win, but will just have to see come fight time.

Jose FM · 09-13-2007, 06:04 PM

No he doesnt, and if he really does then hes more of a dumbass than i knew.

Lampley · 09-13-2007, 06:04 PM

I think there's a big difference between a slugfest and a shootout. A slugfest would be standing flat-footed and trading like Gatti/Ward. For a shootout, I think of two guys fighting all offense, but usually incorporating movement, changing speeds and overall taking a more sophisticated approach.

I agree a slugfest would not be in Taylor's best interests, but he has a very good chance in a shootout.

My guess is that's what he has in mind.

Amsterdam · 09-13-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose FM

No he doesnt, and if he really does then hes more of a dumbass than i knew.

Does he appear intelligent to you?

Jose FM · 09-13-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amsterdam

Does he appear intelligent to you?

Well that sounds pretty stupid, like your avatar, you dominican?

Jose FM · 09-13-2007, 06:11 PM

Oh shite, just realized who you were, sorry mate.

C Money · 09-13-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Standi

Hatton is just hyped mate,you will see that come December 8,dont believe things from Britain until they been tested.They have perfect matchmaking down there,even yourself if you go to the UK,you will fight for a title and get it and defend it 43 times against tomato cans,bouncers,pensioners and geriatrics. and has beens(All respect to Witter Thats an elite fighter)

Kostya Tszyu wa light years ahead of anything Witter's faced

It sure sounds like you're a Witter fan with sour grapes because Hatton hasnt fought him yet.

Relax, there's a fair chance Witter will get a shot AFTER th PBF vs Hatton fight. If Witter's smart he does all he can to get Malignaggi or Rees in the meantime. He's already called out PM and If i were him?? I might even be willing to come Stateside for that fight.

Get the win, get US exposure, and that will position him right where he needs to be for Hatton.

brooklyn1550 · 09-13-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Standi

Hatton is just hyped mate,you will see that come December 8,dont believe things from Britain until they been tested.They have perfect matchmaking down there,even yourself if you go to the UK,you will fight for a title and get it and defend it 43 times against tomato cans,bouncers,pensioners and geriatrics. and has beens(All respect to Witter Thats an elite fighter)

I'm sorry, but Hatton is an elite fighter. You don't become an undisputed champion at 140 and a title holder at 140 beating Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo, Luis Collazo, and Vince Phillips without being a world class fighter. Yes, he may be hyped by those who think he will beat Mayweather, because he definitely will not, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he is an elite fighter.

When Mayweather beats him, people who call Hatton a "hype job" etc. shouldn't give Mayweather a massive amount of praise calling him "the GOAT" or "top 10 all time."

Amsterdam · 09-13-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose FM

Well that sounds pretty stupid, like your avatar, you dominican?

I am Swiss, just a fan of Joan Guzman.

09-13-2007, 05:58 PM	#1
jsimps Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home of the Champ. Posts: 2,297 vCash: 75	Taylor wants a slugfest "Taylor relishes the opportunity to swap power shots." I think Taylor is going into this fight thinking he has a lot to prove, because of the public outcry he has suffered from his last two fights. He is going to ignore Manny's instruction, try to go toe to toe, and his pride is going to get him KTFO.
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PolishPummler WWWRAAAAHHHHH East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S.F Bay Area by way of Bytom Polska Posts: 15,735 vCash: 197	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest So do we!
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brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 12,401 vCash: 1000	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest I wonder if he really will be aggressive and trade shots. That would be a strategic nightmare for him. If he does slug with Pavlik, it will be over in 5 rounds.
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AJAX war sonnen! ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 4,390 vCash: 3450	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest total bullshit, if he trades with pavlik he looses. He'll do the same as he always does and go for a spilt decision.
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Ramshall1 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,074 vCash: 1000	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest One thing Im sure of, Taylor will not run from Pavlik. . . can hardly wait for this one. . . props to HBO for not putting it on PPV.
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box03 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,266 vCash: 1000	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest I think he can go toe to toe with Pavlik and win, but will just have to see come fight time.
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Jose FM Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wash-Heights, NYC Posts: 1,563 vCash: 1000	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest No he doesnt, and if he really does then hes more of a dumbass than i knew.
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Lampley Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 5,503 vCash: 1000	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest I think there's a big difference between a slugfest and a shootout. A slugfest would be standing flat-footed and trading like Gatti/Ward. For a shootout, I think of two guys fighting all offense, but usually incorporating movement, changing speeds and overall taking a more sophisticated approach. I agree a slugfest would not be in Taylor's best interests, but he has a very good chance in a shootout. My guess is that's what he has in mind.
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09-13-2007, 06:11 PM	#12
Jose FM Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wash-Heights, NYC Posts: 1,563 vCash: 1000	Re: Taylor wants a slugfest Oh shite, just realized who you were, sorry mate.
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