Finally! A Meldrick Taylor Highlight

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  1. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    This is not mine and I'm not taking credit but at long last someone has made a highlight of one of the late 80s best fighters and the man with boxings fastest hands. I'm sure some of you have seen it but if you haven't worth checking out

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=porsK2f9emo

    And I know it will lead to a chavez debate but please, keep it to the talents of taylor as much as possible. He gave us one of the best fights of all time at the cost of his body and career. Let's respect that.
     
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  2. venomus_p4p

    venomus_p4p Guest

    Fast as ****.
     
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  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    would've been an ATG if not for Chavez.
     
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  4. pit

    pit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Fast but there to be hit .. Allot !
     
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  5. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    He was brilliant at putting combos together, and the speed just made them spectacular. Great fighter to watch.
     
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  6. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    damn right, the more i watch him the more i'm amazed. His guts got him into trouble and I keep thinking that eventually, even without chavez, they would have landed him in deep anyway. Still, with more time and more conservative pacing, he would have been the second best 140 lber ever.
     
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  7. KingKrish

    KingKrish Active Member Full Member

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    Chavez must have had plaster in his gloves

    he used to disfigure guys!
     
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  8. pit

    pit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    nope it was Meldrick's leaky defense and low gloves.
     
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  9. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    hahaha. when i first joined eastside i did a LOT of chavez bashing, mainly cause of this fight. the more i watch it though, the more respect i have for him. chavez made subtle adjustments that were necessary to beat a much, much more talented fighter. He showed courage and intelligence. And yes, probably used plaster :yep just kidding to all the mexicans out there :blurp
     
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  10. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've never seen him fight but i know a little about his story. Isn't his story one of the saddest amongst fighters with amazing abilities to end his career like that? Didn't he fight when he was late in his 30's when his speech was sluggish and he kept on fighting? Sad.
     
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  11. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    it is sad and yes hes a poster boy for punch drunk fighter now. i wish he would have gotten the win against jc just for the heart he showed in that fight. julios legacy would not have suffered much as evidence of the brutal beating he gave meldrick would have put things in perspective.
     
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  12. RingKing

    RingKing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Very, very good, maybe borderline great, fighter who unfortunately did not pack a big punch. If he did, he would have KO'ed Chavez and would have certainly moved on to bigger and better fights.
     
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  13. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Very physically talented fighter who lacked the mental capacity to be great.
     
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  14. Dominicano

    Dominicano Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thank you. Meldrick deserves a highlight. you are a pioneer.
     
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  15. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't see a long stretch at the top for Taylor, Chavez or not.

    He moved up to 147 in 1991 shortly after the Chavez fight, saying he had weight problems at 140. Judging by his stocky frame, I can see some validity to this. He did go back to 140 one time in 1994, but that was probably a last ditch effort for a big fight/purse, as his options were limited at that point.

    The talent level was so high at 147 in the early 90s. Taylor was ridiculously quick of hand, but too prone to brawling, and not especially hard to hit.

    Against taller, rangier welterweights who could pack a punch, he'd be in trouble. Guys like Felix Trinidad, Ike Quartey, or Simon Brown. Stablemate Whitaker was fighting at WW around this time. Espana did beat a declined Taylor, but his height and range would've been tough for Taylor to deal with even if he hadn't declined.
     
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