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I have to agree with both fighters ,Kelly was winning the fight in the 7th. Not like it really matters now though.
I like Pavlik a lot. He would win a rematch handily IMO too.
Taylor showed all of his limitations and would do so even more so the next time.
I had it 3-3 going into the 7th, thus putting Taylor up a point thanks to the 10-8 2nd. However, I've been surprised to find that most of the sportswriters ringside agreed with the judges that Taylor was several points ahead. Guess it's one of those cases where the fight looks a bit different live than on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by Landon
I thought it 3-3 also. If it was so different live, then what did the announcers see. I believe they had Kelly up. They must have been watching something else. I'm just glad Kelly ended it the way he did. Can't argue with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeftHookToTheBody
I also had it 3 to 3. Watching the Post fight conference I really have to tip my hat to Taylor. Gracious loser and class act all the way. No bickering or excuses. He just won himself another fan.
Pavlik was another class act. I'd be more than willing to slap $60 bucks down on PPV to watch their rematch.
Yeah Taylor's attitude really is a breath of fresh air after so many whiners lately. I just hope he doesn't come back in a few months and say he thinks he was drugged!
Manny was maybe too honest! I would think he would hold his cards a little if he has any hopes of building Jermain's confidence back up. Maybe he was starting the process of trying to convince Jermain to look elsewhere for his next fights?
Pavlik sounded like he felt like what Manny was describing he saw. I like how confident he is without being overbearing.
To be honest, I give Taylor far more respect in defeat than in any of his fights with wright and Hopkins. He showed power, aggression and skill, something that has been missing in his other match ups. A rematch is as much of a toss up as this one was. Imagine if Pavlik had not gotten up in the second. Would he have been an over hyped bum then? Taylor actually has qualities I didn't think he has and fair play to him.