Taylor had a longer reach , hits harder and is a better boxer. Ward was stronger physically and mentally.
Yeah, I was leaning towards Taylor since I'm not sold on Ward. Although Taylor was stopped by Froch, I think the Taylor who showed up in the 2nd Pavlik fight could have beaten Froch.
Ward is the better fighter but Taylor has fought better comp, so really there is no correct answer in your poll.
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337108 I have already made a thread regarding Ward vs Taylor in a h2h matchup :deal 57% of ESB says that Ward would win via decision