Hang'em up, jermain

styles make fights i think taylor take ward and his belt.

 

I don't think Taylor's washed up, he's just not that good. He got overrated off all the HBO hype and gift decisions against Hopkins and Wright, but as soon as he started facing top rated rated middleweights and supermiddles who were in their prime, he started getting knocked out.

He's an ordinary contender with poor stamina and a shaky chin. It's not a case of him being washed up, it's what he IS.

 

I like Taylor and I don't think he was a "overrated". However, I do think he is dropping a lot quicker than he used to... I feel like people call for the retirement of boxers too quickly these days, but I tend to agree with this assessment... I think his punch resistance is all but gone, he can still give lots of people troubles with his boxing skills, but I think he is too easily rocked these days to beat the best...

 

Only thing Taylor will take against Ward is an ass whuppin.

 

It would be a crime to let Taylor-Ward happen, seeing how Jermain's last two fights have ended. I'm not saying he should hang the gloves, but he should stop fighting at the highest level for a while.

 

Jt should hang em up....i just dont see him doing anything more but damaging his health...o and making a few million...

 

Exactly. Taylor is an HBO created mirage - simply never as good as some seem to think. He fought the usual suspects, got those questionable verdicts against Hopkins and Wright, beat a couple of smaller guys, and then as soon as he started facing guys at his weight in their prime, he got beaten. That's the story of his career - hype job, pure and simple.

 

Spinks boxed the hell out of JT and arguable should have won and been crowned the Undisputed MW champ, which would have been quite a feat for a former undisputed WW champ with absolutely no punch.

 

Personally I wouldn't like to see him fight again. I Think he has a fair chance at Ward though and could actually win a belt, also another pay check. If Kessler couldn't beat him, I don't think Taylor can. Styles make fights though.

Wish JT all the luck in the world, with whatever happens.

 

Co-sign.

 

Taylor can punch, he has the ability to hurt anyone. However, if he doesnt stop Ward early he is gonna be in for another serious beat down. The formula is perfected for beating jermain. Make him work early and in the later rds when he tires, beat him up and stop him.

He is his own man though and he needs the money. So he will fight on.

 

Agree totally, still has a chance