Thread: Ironically, Taylor has become the new Wright...

He does not land punches, he slaps, he lacks excitement... All charges some feel Taylor is guilty of; the exact same charges, that led to Winky disappearing from the States for long periods, and travelling the globe, in search of fights.

But at the grand age (for a world class boxer) of 34, it is suddenly became in vogue to appreciate the skills of Wright, that some have been enjoying for over 10 years now.

Taylor is only 27, and yet still has '0' despite fights with the likes of Hopkins and Winky.

Rather than appreciate his talent when he is in mid 30s, and hark back to the days, when he was fighting the likes of Hopkins and Wright, perhaps it is time for some people to realise Taylor is very much for real. He may lack the flash of Mayweather and the respect given to Wright and Barrera, but have no doubt, as we speak, he is very much their equal...

Taylor is as good as boxing gets in 2006 IMO.

Originally Posted by Britkid

He does not land punches, he slaps, he lacks excitement... All charges some feel Taylor is guilty of; the exact same charges, that led to Winky disappearing from the States for long periods, and travelling the globe, in search of fights.

But at the grand age (for a world class boxer) of 34, it is suddenly became in vogue to appreciate the skills of Wright, that some have been enjoying for over 10 years now.

Taylor is only 27, and yet still has '0' despite fights with the likes of Hopkins and Winky.

Rather than appreciate his talent when he is in mid 30s, and hark back to the days, when he was fighting the likes of Hopkins and Wright, perhaps it is time for some people to realise Taylor is very much for real. He may lack the flash of Mayweather and the respect given to Wright and Barrera, but have no doubt, as we speak, he is very much their equal...

Taylor is as good as boxing gets in 2006 IMO.

Good points Britkid, help yaself to a

Originally Posted by Britkid

He does not land punches, he slaps, he lacks excitement... All charges some feel Taylor is guilty of; the exact same charges, that led to Winky disappearing from the States for long periods, and travelling the globe, in search of fights.

But at the grand age (for a world class boxer) of 34, it is suddenly became in vogue to appreciate the skills of Wright, that some have been enjoying for over 10 years now.

Taylor is only 27, and yet still has '0' despite fights with the likes of Hopkins and Winky.

Rather than appreciate his talent when he is in mid 30s, and hark back to the days, when he was fighting the likes of Hopkins and Wright, perhaps it is time for some people to realise Taylor is very much for real. He may lack the flash of Mayweather and the respect given to Wright and Barrera, but have no doubt, as we speak, he is very much their equal...

Taylor is as good as boxing gets in 2006 IMO.

well said BK

What amazes me is that Winky didn't ask for an imediate rematch? He must be planning on getting the Oscar fight because appart from him there are no bigger fights at 160 for Winky Wright, or he is smart enough to know that Taylor will only improve and he wouldn't win the rematch anyways.

Taylor is huge compare to Winky

Taylor is stronger compared to Winky



Winky should not have fought Taylor IMO, but he did and almost won the fight (for me he actually won)


Give credit for Winky for not sitting in his division where he dominates

ya i think as a fighter winky is done getting better.

taylor has plenty of room to get better

Winky's the better fighter & in now way is he like Wright...in any way.

Wright won. Taylor did not. The fight should have gone to Wright.

Now...that being said...I aint saying that I'm not a Taylor fan...I just don't think that he won that fight...or the first Hopkins fight. The second one...yes.

Taylor has room to grow...but only if he concentrates more on boxing than being a KO artist.

He is good for boxing, very good in that he challenges the best and I don't care what anyone says, the last 3 fights were extremely close, but I feel he only won one. And out of the ring....I don't see how anyone can dislike him. I really don't.

Originally Posted by Hairdoo

What amazes me is that Winky didn't ask for an imediate rematch?

Thats because he beat him. Which means he could do the same thing in a rematch and still not get the decision so whats the point?

Originally Posted by SecondRoundKO

He is good for boxing, very good in that he challenges the best and I don't care what anyone says, the last 3 fights were extremely close, but I feel he only won one. And out of the ring....I don't see how anyone can dislike him. I really don't.

taylor is a nice guy...ive no hate for him as a person. he is humble and honest.

ive more of an irate feeling about a few of his recent decisions recently though, thats more whats been driving me a bit demented....

Originally Posted by Starr

Originally Posted by Hairdoo

What amazes me is that Winky didn't ask for an imediate rematch?

Thats because he beat him. Which means he could do the same thing in a rematch and still not get the decision so whats the point?

A rematch would pay him more than any other fight.

Originally Posted by Britkid

He does not land punches, he slaps, he lacks excitement... All charges some feel Taylor is guilty of; the exact same charges, that led to Winky disappearing from the States for long periods, and travelling the globe, in search of fights.

But at the grand age (for a world class boxer) of 34, it is suddenly became in vogue to appreciate the skills of Wright, that some have been enjoying for over 10 years now.

Taylor is only 27, and yet still has '0' despite fights with the likes of Hopkins and Winky.

Rather than appreciate his talent when he is in mid 30s, and hark back to the days, when he was fighting the likes of Hopkins and Wright, perhaps it is time for some people to realise Taylor is very much for real. He may lack the flash of Mayweather and the respect given to Wright and Barrera, but have no doubt, as we speak, he is very much their equal...

Taylor is as good as boxing gets in 2006 IMO.

cc though I have found very few fights as exciting as last night's.

Originally Posted by wacko3205

Winky's the better fighter & in now way is he like Wright...in any way.

Wright won. Taylor did not. The fight should have gone to Wright.

Now...that being said...I aint saying that I'm not a Taylor fan...I just don't think that he won that fight...or the first Hopkins fight. The second one...yes.

Taylor has room to grow...but only if he concentrates more on boxing than being a KO artist.

I still disagree... it was a draw ... Winky did nothign to win impressively. If you add in the partial blocked punches of Taylor their connection count was pretty even, and WInky was hurt a little during that fight while Taylor was never in trouble... except by his balance. If you look at Winky by fight 26 he was nowhere near as skilled as Taylor is now.

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Originally Posted by Starr

Originally Posted by Hairdoo

What amazes me is that Winky didn't ask for an imediate rematch?

Thats because he beat him. Which means he could do the same thing in a rematch and still not get the decision so whats the point?

A rematch would pay him more than any other fight.

and that is all Winky is about at this stage in the game, not legacy or he would of forked out to have the all the belts on the line.

He could of been Undisputed Champion at 154lb and 160lb!!! Thats history right there!!

If I was Winky I would of coughed up $200 000 to wear all 3 belts. He either wasn't confident of the win or is a damn tightass!!

He will end up taking the rematch in December because Oscar won't be stupid enough to step in the ring with him.

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Originally Posted by Starr

Originally Posted by Hairdoo

What amazes me is that Winky didn't ask for an imediate rematch?

Thats because he beat him. Which means he could do the same thing in a rematch and still not get the decision so whats the point?

A rematch would pay him more than any other fight.

It was a heat of the moment thing imo. It was a high pressure fight, and he thought he won, and he was robbed. Lot of strain.

Originally Posted by Hairdoo

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Originally Posted by Starr

Originally Posted by Hairdoo

What amazes me is that Winky didn't ask for an imediate rematch?

Thats because he beat him. Which means he could do the same thing in a rematch and still not get the decision so whats the point?

A rematch would pay him more than any other fight.

and that is all Winky is about at this stage in the game, not legacy or he would of forked out to have the all the belts on the line.

He could of been Undisputed Champion at 154lb and 160lb!!! Thats history right there!!

If I was Winky I would of coughed up $200 000 to wear all 3 belts. He either wasn't confident of the win or is a damn tightass!!

He will end up taking the rematch in December because Oscar won't be stupid enough to step in the ring with him.

once the dust settles a rematch is inevitable....Winky will change his mind after weighing up the options