Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor: It's about time he comes back?

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  1. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He last fought in October 2009. He's had a year to rest and if he fights sometime in early 2011, he will have had 18 months off. As everyone knows, he's a great guy and he comes to fight. Isn't it time he comes back and start building himself up for a big fight? He'll have a ton of options in about a year, when the Super 6 will have ended.

    Thoughts?
     
    klion22, Nov 22, 2010
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  2. compukiller

    compukiller Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No way.

    He's a spent force and cannot beat any of the top guys at 168, which is a very, very deep division.

    After 3 brutal KO's and a host of questionalble decisions it's time for him to quit.

    His health would be at risk if he returned.
     
    compukiller, Nov 22, 2010
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  3. aceshigh

    aceshigh Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's been awhile since he's been knocked out.

    Think he misses it?
     
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  4. Delroc

    Delroc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    a controversial opinion of mine was i thought he was gonna beat Ward and hoped that fight was gonna come of and it was going to but then Dibella bailed on him and that forced him to withdrawal.

    If he came back a beat a can or 2 for confidence i feel like he could still beat some guys out there if not be competitive. he was actually doing alright in the abraham fight and was KO'd with about a minute left in the fight.
     
    Delroc, Nov 22, 2010
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  5. konaman

    konaman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Difficult to see anything other pain and heartache for him in the SMW division, he should and in my opinion will stay retired permanently.
     
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  6. prideofvbeach

    prideofvbeach Top 10 Pound-For-Pound Full Member

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    Right. Jermain Taylor doesn't need to become Meldrick Taylor.
     
    prideofvbeach, Nov 22, 2010
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  7. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jermain had a great career. Nothing to be ashamed about. He should retire and enjoy his millions in good health.
     
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  8. Orishaman

    Orishaman I tell it like it is.... Full Member

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    Where did he go?....
     
    Orishaman, Nov 22, 2010
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  9. Gesta

    Gesta Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like JT , had a great carrer and should retire and enjoy the rest of his life.
     
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  10. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Love poeple saying he "should" retire. Hey, if he wants to fight again, it's up to him, not you. He's 32 so he's still got some years left. I'm not saying he has to fight Ward or Abraham if he comes back. I'm just saying that as a fan, i would like to see him fight again if that's what he wants. He can fight a couple of tune up fights and maybe fight B or C level guys. I wouldn't have a problem with that. And if he's feeling good and has polished his game a bit where he can get a shot at an elite guy, why not?
     
    klion22, Nov 22, 2010
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  11. zarman

    zarman Guest

    maybe a retirement match against hopkins
     
    zarman, Nov 22, 2010
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  12. iamtheman

    iamtheman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree. The guy can come back making decent money fighting lower level opposition if he wants. And for the love the sport, if he happens to make it to a position where he feels he can fight amongst the top guys again, he can potentially become a force again. He's a great boxer, it's so unfortunate late round KO's in matches he was en route to win had to break his career so soon.
     
    iamtheman, Nov 22, 2010
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  13. STILLFADED

    STILLFADED Fight Night Legend Full Member

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    The problem with Jermaine Taylor is either, A) He needs a new trainer, or B) he lost that fire. He became "flat" and one dimensional in the ring. Jab, Jab, cross. Throw in an occasional left hook. I like JT too, but don't want to see him hurt. If he comes back I'll be watching... I suspect he will come back when/if he starts having financial issues...
     
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  14. Orishaman

    Orishaman I tell it like it is.... Full Member

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    The problem with Jermain is stamina....
     
    Orishaman, Nov 22, 2010
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  15. thejokerswild

    thejokerswild Guest

    He might wait it out a bit more. I would watch him thats for sure.
     
    thejokerswild, Nov 22, 2010
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