Taylor wants his rematch

Taylor needs to take this rematch -- even if it's only a 30% shot. Only other way to go is up -- and things aren't any easier up there.

 

Its good that Taylor wants it, shows the determination needed to be a champion.

 

If he declines or shies away from a rematch that he can get, consider him ruined as a fighter. If he takes the rematch it will demonstrate that his spirit wasn't also broken in this fight.

 

Taylor doesn't need a lot of improvement if they fight again. He floored Pavlik in the 2nd. His problem is that he stayed in front of Pavlik too much. And if he learns to box more and stay on the outside and pick his spots and come in once in a while, he does have the skills to win a UD. If anything, it's Taylor that should improve because he has learned. Pavlik does only one thing and that is go forward. Taylor is the more talented fighter and if he used his talents properly, he should be able to win. But that's a big IF as he's displayed time and time again that he can't listen to his trainers.

 

yeah, i think it will only be harder for taylor second time round. i've watched the fight about 5 times now, and when he had pavlik hurt, he really, really threw his whole weight into all those punches. i think taylor connected with something like 50 power shots?

and he trained up in the pochanos? so he was probably in the best shape of his career, yet still could not do **** all when he had pavlik down.

and to make things worse he didn't lose but decision or tko. he lost by KTFO!

pavlik was make all the adjustments and be even more confident if that is possible while Jermaine "Nervous Intentions" Taylor will only burn up more energy in a rematch. no way pavlik will taunt taylor will recieving a volley of power shots again!

i bet i know what taylor is thinking... he is looking at that great second round he had, and is WILLING himself into believeing that if "only i threw uppercuts like everyone was screaming at me too", he will get pavlik out of there in a rematch.....

well he can fool himself all he wants, but the moment he is about to walk out of the dressing room, the nerves will burn up way more energy than it did first time round :deal

this will paralyese taylor again, and make his non-existant defence even worse! and because pavlik will not make the same mistake twice, he will probably break down taylor faster.

 

I agree with you. It seems like he cant listen to his trainers. He needs to get that left hand up and cant afford to get hit with that right hand. He also cant trade with him. throw your combination then when he comes forward with his attack take two steps back then one to the side. keep circling him! not backing up into the ropes where your target practice. if he does this i dont see why he cant beat him. he is more athletically gifted than Pavlik

 

Yeah, by the 2nd round, i was saying to myself that Taylor was going to get caught because he was standing in Pavlik's target zone all night long. He has to improve his ability to make people miss. He does need to move his head. He does need to move sideways more. I.e. be a better boxer because he does have all the talent to beat Pavlik. He has flaws. Can he correct them?

 

Just like Patterson did to Johansson when he wrote history after his devastating knockout loss in '59, Taylor has to gain his composure and fight his mental ghosts, and the only way to defeat them is to win against the man that handed him his first loss. Taylor needs the rematch for his own good.

 

of course taylor should take the rematch.taylor has probably come out of losing the fight with more credibility then his previous 2 or 3 that he won.at least he looked like a genuine fighting man in there with a big heart.stamina is obviously his problem and he was blowing out of his arse at the end of the 2nd round,although he recovered quite well in the later rounds.his jab was working,he put his combo's together well and showed a good left hook,and most of all he was aggresive.if he can pace himself a little better 2nd time round and somehow improve his stamina why can't he beat pavlik?there is hardly anything between them.i can't speak highly enough of pavlik the way he came through the fight,he is obviously a fighter you have to nail to the canvas to beat,otherwise he is just going to keep coming right at you,i would still favour him to win but let's get this on because it was a helluva fight and has really livened up the middleweight division.

 

Taylor deserves major respect for wanting an imediate rematch, showing he has got "balls" That being said, I personally give him a very little chance in beating Pavlik.

 

Great analogy, I was thinking the same thing... Johansen had the bigger punch and was more physically imposing, and he brought the same game plan in all three fights,
I don't see Pavlik changing his routine from what he knows works, and he's been doing it his entire pro career
the decisive factor is Taylor's adaptability and I think the rematch will be the real judge of Taylor's legacy in the future

 

I think he may come in and try to knock out Pavlik. I have a feeling he knows he can hurt Pavlik so he will go that route, instead of trying to take him into the late rounds. Almost like when Pac fought Morales for the last time. Morales saw he didn't have it and attempted to slug with him, which resulted in a short fight.

 

Normally, I'd say Taylor should take some time to address his weaknesses, but in his case, I'm afraid it won't matter. Jermain simply hasn't shown an ability to adapt.

If he would mind his left hand defense and use his feet to give Kelly just a little side to side movement, he could frustrate Pavlik and at least give himself a chance to win a decision.

But I don't think he'll hurt Pavlik again seriously, and as long as he backs straight up and into the ropes, he's toast.

 

Im not a fan of Taylor but good for him why not go for the rematch. imo the fight was pritty close. At least hes now starting to act like a champ (a bit late ) I Think the most interesting thing for me is will taylor stay with stweard of swap trainer.