**Breaking news** Statement from Jermain Taylor

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Pantera2000, Jan 12, 2010.

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  1. Bebop

    Bebop New Member Full Member

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    Bika has only gone 5 rounds during the last 2 years+. And against pretty weak opponents. That might be a problem, when he has to step it up.
     
    Bebop, Jan 12, 2010
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  2. poink

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    bute doesn't have an oponent yet... so... he could come in but it's only a slim chance... if the boys from Interbox decide to take showtime's money instead going for HBO money and oponents like pavlik or hopkins.
     
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  3. onedream722

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    You would think Bute would want to get in. I mean he was the one complaining he wasn't invited and the tournament winner isn't the lineal champ until they get through him. Add another belt to the tourny, it'd be even better!
     
    onedream722, Jan 12, 2010
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  4. MTB79

    MTB79 Active Member Full Member

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    It was daft for him to enter in the first place knowing that one defeat would see him withdrawing.
     
    MTB79, Jan 12, 2010
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  5. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    Showtime has said before they don't think they have the money to add Bute. Also, if Bute joined, the IBF would probably just strip him anyway.
     
    Brickhaus, Jan 12, 2010
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  6. cubex

    cubex Boxing Addict banned

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    Probably the best thing for Taylor right now.
     
    cubex, Jan 12, 2010
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  7. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    I don't think he knew that at the time. Heck, he didn't know that after he lost to Abraham. Best I can tell, it took a lot of convincing from friends and family to get him to pull out. And had he not been brutally knocked out, I'm sure he'd still be in it.
     
    Brickhaus, Jan 12, 2010
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  8. dublynflya

    dublynflya Stand your ground Son!! Full Member

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    :good I second those best wishes!

    What happens to the "Super Six" now?
     
    dublynflya, Jan 12, 2010
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  9. laffie

    laffie Montreal Full Member

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    If the winner of Bika-Green replaces Taylor, do you think the April the 17th date still stands? It would give less than 2 months and a half between the two bouts.
     
    laffie, Jan 12, 2010
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  10. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Definately. THe winner will just be the huge underdog. However i would love to see Froch-Bika. I think thats the only one Bika has a chance at beating.

    I just dont see why Green gets so much recognition. Everytime i watch him i keep waiting for him to do something and all i see is him staring at his feet...
     
    saul_ir34, Jan 12, 2010
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  11. Bodysnatcher

    Bodysnatcher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    edit
     
    Bodysnatcher, Jan 12, 2010
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  12. laffie

    laffie Montreal Full Member

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    :lol: I see a dirty fair fight. Maybe Compubox should add some new stats. Number of headbutts, elbows, etc, for this bout.
     
    laffie, Jan 12, 2010
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  13. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    That's great news. He should pull out of the tourney and retire from boxing. I'm glad he's finally coming to his senses.
     
    Pimp C, Jan 12, 2010
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  14. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Allan Green should be in this tourney instead of Bika
     
    Pimp C, Jan 12, 2010
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  15. laffie

    laffie Montreal Full Member

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    They will fight February the 5th to get the replacement spot. We're talking of Bika-Ward but we're only speculating.
     
    laffie, Jan 12, 2010
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