my assessment of Froch vs Taylor

Taylor by decision seems like a good bet, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's a stoppage.

Taylor has some very solid unheralded counterpunching skills, and I expect to see him hurt Froch badly given the opportunity. And I suspect he'll have alot of opportunities.

 

Froch has admitted to having suffered from stamina issues throughout his career, even against the calibre of opposition that wasn't hitting him flush much. It's just the kind of fighter he is.

 

What's your take on Haye-Wlad McGrain?

Just intrigued because you've picked exactly the same results I have for the 2 big up-and-coming fights, Hatton TKO10 and Froch TKO11. My pick is Haye KO5 for what it's worth.

 

Yes, Froch's strategy is to use his jab early to keep Taylor from getting into a rhythm, go to the body, counterpunch him with precise effective shots and put pressure on him late on with heavy punches in bunches. Throughout, he will aim to be as unpredictable as possible, varying the rhythm, selecting all sorts of shots and angles.

 

Hey don't forget Taylor's stamina isn't that good either.
Maybe Froch cab surprise alot of people, I expect a close good fight. :good

 

Sure. So do I, but Taylor is rightly seen as the favourite.

The good news for Taylor is that he will be allowed to clinch and that clinching will work against Froch, who is a clean and fair fighter on the inside.

 

It won't be counterpunching in the conventional sense, because Froch doesn't have the speed for it. It will be counterpunching in the sense that he will not mind Taylor moving in past his jab from time to time if it means he'll get the chance to go to the body, use his uppercut and back him up a bit. Froch will aim to change the pace a la Hopkins, and then through the barrage of power-punches, backing Taylor in a straight line, once Taylor is falling over his work headhunting. We've seen Froch do this kind of thing in the past.

 

The only one thing that bothers me is Taylors psyche.
I still have my doubts that he's recovered totally as a fighter, we'll see tomorrow night.

 

Hunger and motivation is the bottom line for me too, in this fight. Froch will be keen as mustard. If Taylor isn't, he'll get beaten and stopped.

 

Judging by Taylor's attitude, basic demeanor, and comments in the leadup to this fight and the final press conference, I'd say his psyche is looking pretty damn good right now - but that's just my opinion. I'm already starting to feel bad for Froch, no barb.