I wouldn't include him as one of the best trainers in history----I think most have been mentioned in the thread already---but the corner speeches...
That is a very astute observation.
Enormous talent, but destined for self-destruction.
Taylor's measurement is the same as Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Hasim Rahman, Gerrie Coetzee, Michael Spinks, Berbick, Tyson, Buster Douglas,...
LOL
Rahman's fist size is listed at 13. The two that are bigger than Pavlik's: Carnera - 14 3/4 Liston - 15 These are the same as Pavlik's: Bruno...
Believe it or not, Pavlik's fist size (14) is bigger than most of the heavyweight champions in history.....including big heavyweights such...
In Buckeye colors.
True. Face does not look drawn.
Both look like they made the weight without a problem. The only thing weird about that picture is Lou DiBella wearing Buckeye colors.
I tend to agree with you on the point about Taylor being steered from punchers during his career until this point. What many forget is that...
He is. You're correct. It harder to land body shots against a taller fighter, especially if Pavlik decides to hike those trunks up a bit. Hopkins...
You're right about this. Look at how Pavlik fought McKart, and then look at how he fought Miranda. At first glance, due to McKart's definite lack...
He's gotta keep his elbows tucked in. Taylor is more educated on body work than Zertuche.
Taylor had a padded record before he fought Hopkins, but he did fight well. Boxing history is full of examples of guys who jumped waaaay up in...
