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Remember people Taylor was in title fights all the time so he was used to it, froch wasn't used to it and hadn't long moved up in level so u could say he was wet behind ears and also defending away from home. Taylor isn't finished either and if froch fought him again the fight would b shorter with froch tearing him apart
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Originally Posted by Dropanuke
The Taylor fight was a bit of a step up up for Froch back then. Like you say he had to deal with that, fighting away from home too yeah he was getting beat but he pulled the win out the bag and did what he had to do. How many shitty fights do we see where one guy is getting beat and knows it and is happy to last the distance? far too many! Froch wanted to win and went out and did the business.
As for Pavlik i think he has let himself down he needs to stay away from drink for good while he is fighting. He can get back on top but it wont be easy. He needs to rebuild and gradually step up. Very impressed with him taking on this opponent as a comeback fight, i admire that. some guys come back in ridiculously easy fights for that confidence building win and it does nothing for them in the long run. as for calling out froch be careful what you wish for you might just get it.
Pavlik is a lot like Abraham. He's sort of a one trick pony. I do not see how he is going to move his career along if he can get outboxed that badly by guys with better footwork. Pavik seriouely needs to start putting the road harder. 5-7miles, and not at a 10min/mi pace either!