It doesn't happen often - that's for sure. Big turn around for Pavlik. JT might not be a huge puncher, but he's a decent puncher. Just think of being hit several times flush by an average (non pro fighter) guy close to your size. KP showed the heart of a champ and came back to win.
I think the rematch is anyones'. The only thing is, for Taylor, is that where would he go if he loses again? Do you think he'll fight Pavlik next or take a couple of easier fights? One thing is for sure, he needs to fight like he did in the first six rounds. I'd forgotten that he can actually fight.
I think JC or Kessler would make him want to give up the fight game. There would be no way back after what they'd do to him.....that's my opinion anyway.
yup, remember that look Apollo had on his face after Rocky got up for the last time in part 1? He was like "are u ****ing kidding me?" "i just don't wanna end up another bum from the neighborhood"
When I watched it live, I got goosebumps and screamed like a lunatic. I couldn't believe it, he sat in his corner laughing, I thought to myself "what a ****ing badass". But I've watched it four or five times now , and I must say, it looks worse then it really is.
I think it was as bad as it looked. Taylor hit him with many undefended flush shots and amazingly Pavlik was able to make it out of the round, somehow??
Taylor should have been able to finish the fight right there in the second round... he just gets so worked up that he can't do anything sometimes.
Reminded me of the old days with Danny 'Little Red' Lopez. He did his best fighting after getting off the canvas.