Meldrick Taylor vs Aaron Pryor at 140

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Wladimir, Oct 2, 2024.


Taylor vs Pryor

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  1. Wladimir

    Wladimir Active Member Full Member

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    Prime vs prime, who wins?
     
  2. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This would have been a wild shoot out from start to finish with both guys throwing lots of flashy combos with mean intent. Taylor didn't have the power or defense to keep Pryor off him and his willingness to engage more often than necessary will eventually catch up to him, especially against someone like Pryor. Pryor just has too much firepower, toughness, and aggression for Taylor to handle down the stretch. Still, this is a fun match up.
     
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  3. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like Pryor and his tenacity and durability over the ridiculous speed and talent that prime Taylor had.
     
  4. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Taylor likes to mix it up too much and that would be his downfall against Pryor who wins by late TKO.
     
  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don’t think Taylor could keep Pryor off of him and didn’t have the durability needed to mix it up with him. I’m guessing Pryor wins a stoppage at some point. Meldrick might win a few of the earlier rounds
     
  6. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Picking Pryor but not as confident as you all seem to be.