Taylor will win tonight because...

Why does he "deserve" a win?:huh

 

You cant really question Taylors bottle, look at his last 8-10 fights the quality of opposition is unsurpassed by any modern fighter I would argue.

I've had a bet on Taylor. I like the noises he is making about cutting the weight in a more appopraite manner this time, as someone else said, its a 50/50 fight, but Taylor isbtter that 50/50 odds, so for that reason he has to be backed as a value bet.

 

LOL a corrupt promoter is that like a fat American heavyweight?:nut

 

because someone put barbituates in Abrahams water bottle.
... thats the only way.
And even then, he might lose.

 

Biggest problem I see for AA here is that he's gassed pretty good in his last few fights.

As long as that is just a weight issue, that he shouldn't be at 160 any more, he'll be fine, IMO.

If it's more than that, then this fight could be more of a challenge than many think.

We'll see.

I think AA takes it.

 

Taylor has had a few hard fights now and it will be evident in there against Abraham.

 

Wow, a whole 3 euro......Vegas beware.....

 

I agree with the point that nobody can question Taylor's level of opposition, and it can be argued that there may not be another fighter at any weight that has consistently fought such quality opposition over the past few years, of course that is a subjective assessment as there are other guys who have not taken a tune-up over that period--unless Lacy counts. Taylor always fights the best--though he does not always come through--and he knows what it takes, but I do not think he can rise up to the level he once was at. Even if controversial, fighting an even or close to even fight with a prime Hopkins--TWICE--and Wright is simply a testament to the talent Taylor has. Forget the decisions he was awarded and simply think about how difficult it is to even come close to beating a prime Hopkins and Wright. Those fights ruined him, not Pavlik. He started taking his boxing talent for granted and Pavlik did the inevitable. I am going for Abraham to win the entire tournament, but I must say that if Taylor gets it together and wins or truly gives it his all and doesn't get scared he will have earned back my respect.

I lean towards an Abraham win, however, Abraham must either score a few knockdowns or get the T/KO because his strategy involves a deceptively efficient activity level and he may not win enough rounds regardless of the advantage in the number of power shots he will likely land or the high connection rate he will likely achieve. If he loses it will be by decision even though he is fighting in Germany. I am unsure of the outcome, but I am sure that Abraham will not get knocked out. If Miranda can break the guy's jaw and not even knock him down, and then fail to drop Abraham after connecting with enormous shots to Abraham's broken jaw there is no way Taylor will knock him out. And to say that Miranda has a bit more power than Taylor is an understatement, and yes, Taylor does still pack a punch.

 

Ok keep on dreaming!!!

 

Arahams mental strength and the mental pressure of his power flurries were too much for Taylor. Taylor had the skills, but not the intuitive fighting you need to avoid the flurries by instinct.

 

not only that but taylor didnt have a plan against a puncher. that allowed abraham to dictate the fight from the middle rounds and it was evident that AA became much more comfortable while taylor did nothing to take him out of his comfort zone.

 

I honestly don't understand why Taylors trainer didn't train him to just ****ing RUN AWAY from Abraham when he starts his flurries. Just go away, or hold, that's all. He could have spoiled many rounds by that, winning them with some flashy activity in the middle of the round.

 

oh you were so wrong buddy