Will Jermain Taylor rule 168 pound division?

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  1. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    With Taylor having his first fight at 168(Pavlik rematch was at 166) will he eventually become the man at 168 like he was at 160?.....When Taylor beats Lacy he unfortunately won't get the credit he deserves because of Lacy lackluster performances in his last few fights,but when he gets past Lacy and if Kessler gets by Haussler,a Taylor vs. Kessler fight would answer the thread title question but as of right now what do you think of Taylor's chances of being the man at 168?
     
    BENNY BLANCO, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No.

    Taylor will never be the same after the back to back losses.

    And he wasn't that good to begin with (just ask Corey Spinks).
     
    Axe, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. mexican legend

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    He has a good shot.
     
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  4. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know if he will rule, but he sure makes it interesting. Kessler -Taylor would be great.
     
    Zaryu, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    Its certainly possible, it depends on what he's learned if anything in defeat. He's still young and I could see him ruling 168 if he bounces back the way many expect him
     
    RealIzm, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. Sandmanl337

    Sandmanl337 Pactard Full Member

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    As much as I like Tayor, I doubt he will but he is one of the elite.. If he should beat Lacy, which I think he will, then he'll have a shot at Froch/Pascal for the WBC title I do believe.. I would love to see a Taylor/Kessler fight in which I'd give Kessler the edge to.. More than likely Pavlik will be moving up and he's already beaten him twice.. I'll say Taylor will be right there behind Kessler and Pavlik..
     
    Sandmanl337, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes I think he will rule the division but will eventually lose it again when Pavlik moves up. I would pick Taylor over Kessler in a close fight though.
     
    OBCboxer, Sep 22, 2008
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  8. NALLEGE

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    Hard to say. Guys at 168 fight on the inside pretty good. JT can not fight inside at all. He grabs or clinches when you get close and that is part of the reason he gets tired in fights. He doesn't throw straight shots. He has a great jab and decent combos, but if he has to fight someone who is rough and tough, it spells trouble. He might be able to snatch a title, but he won't be a dominant champ by any means...
     
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  9. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Maybe not necessarily rule, but I think his only real threat is Kessler, maybe Bute.

    He certainly has a shot and should do well at the weight.
     
    the cobra, Sep 22, 2008
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  10. BoxingGuru

    BoxingGuru Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I asked Corey Spinks and Corey said that he ran from Taylor all night and didn't deserve anything except a gold medal in the 1000m Dash.
     
    BoxingGuru, Sep 22, 2008
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  11. maximumsg

    maximumsg Active Member Full Member

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    without HBO in taylors judges pockets he is not ****, his whole career is based on speculation of what they wanted him to be.
     
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  12. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    No way,he ain't doing nothing at 168
     
    catasyou, Sep 22, 2008
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  13. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Yep, I agree. Taylor has a good chance. Very good, IMO. He's still got plenty left.
     
    san rafael, Sep 22, 2008
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  14. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Great,your now going to tell me Taylor lost to Hopkins in both fights and lost to Winky right?
     
    BENNY BLANCO, Sep 22, 2008
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  15. rluevano

    rluevano El Gato De Culiacan Full Member

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    That "runner" was a former welterweight (small one at that) and still managed to pretty much outbox Taylor. Taylor has natural talent, but poor stamina and couldn't even rule middleweight. I don't know why the sudden confidence in him ruling super middle. I don't even know if he could past andrade let alone bute and kessler.
     
    rluevano, Sep 22, 2008
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