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I was just reading the post about Wilfredo Benitez, and thought of Meldrick Taylor who also suffers from Pugilistic Dementia (sp). Does anyone know whether he is financially stable? I saw a an HBO program about him, and it was really disturbing. Did all of his "damage" stem from the Chavez fight? I do not remember him taking too many shots during his career.
Pugilistic Dementia take approximately 17 years to set in. Many people blame Taylor's on the notorious gym wars in Philadelphia.
Also I doubt Taylor has any money left. He has gone through a bad drug addiction and served some time in prison recently.
cc for bringing this up can you remember the HBO documentary name
im sorry but thats a pretty creative name you got
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I'll never forgive Richard Steele for robbing him of what would have been the highlight of his career. 2 freaking seconds left!
Even if you think Taylor got robbed like i do as well, his career was over. That fight took so much out of him, and then he moved up to fight Terry Norris, i see that fight and Norris was so much bigger than Taylor. I think his fight with Chavez plus Norris fight ruined him.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
I saw a recent picture of him a few weeks ago and I didnt even recognise him. He got old, and overweight. Honestly he looked about 50. He was a damn good fighter in his prime, he just like to trade to much.
That interview with Taylor in the last part of this program was disturbing...Philly fighters huh? Lou Duva and his corner telling him that he needed the last round?...wow!!!!
cc Ebony
Yeah, Duva telling him he needed the last round and then, during the show, he's trying to tell us he told Meldrick to stay away. What a clown. It was probably Duva climbing up on the apron that caused him to lose the fight - he was probably thinking 'why is Lou up there, is he stopping it?'.
Two seconds, I've seen referees take two seconds just to wipe the gloves off after a knockdown.
Although I remember an interview with Steele where he claimed that years later Taylor thanked him for stopping it.
The interview at the end of the show is so sad. I could hardly understand a word of what he said.
i am a big fan of taylor and to see in in the state he is in now is hard to watch. i believe that steele made the right decision but i wish he didn't make it because taylor should of left the ring as the champ.
Tragic story.. Meldrick Taylor is good people
Do not forget Gleenwood Brown tuning Him Up prior to Norris.Great war with Top notch Taylor climbing off canvas twice .Brown took him to the edge and put on strong fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ice Cold Boxing
One of the best clinics and outstanding displays from Taylor was Vs. James Mcgirt Tko 11 .Great display over fellow Master tactician.
Great Person and How these true guys are thrown out and over looked is Brutal.We need to read This and keep it at forefront every time we praise a guy for fighting his heart out or "even stepping in the ring".God Love em'
Meldrick Taylor collects pub;ic assistance and lives in section 8 housing
it kills me to hear this. Taylor deserves better. a true warrior,Quote:
Originally Posted by Daxx Kahn
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
Sad but true....last couple of outings he was getting SD's with guys that had 12-6 records
At 5 min of this video I am man enough to say the first time I seen it..I actually cried
http://youtube.com/watch?v=J4fkqBvP244&feature=related
My heart goes out to him, one of boxing's many (regretably) tragic stories.
I got an incredible thrill out of watching him in the ring. So fast and so fearless. A true warrior like that deserves better.
Boxing is a dangerous job , better suited for a single man to be sure. but its like any dangerous job fireman-police-rugby-football. you know ? You pray that God protects you and your family and for the man across the ring from you. That the ref will be wise to the action and make the right calls. And that everyone comes out OK. That all you can do in life really. The dice rolls and lands where it lands. Meldrick Taylor is good people a warriors heart he carries . I am very sad to see this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
This is the part of boxing that is swept under the carpet in my opinion and something needs to be done to help people like that. Maybe once fighters earn above a certain amount part of their salary goes to some sort of fund. Not a pension one but one for training and educating boxers what to do with their lives afterwards so they are left with another way to earn an income. It would also be used for injured/ badly brain damaged boxers.
So many great fighters, that have thrilled the fans, are left rotting in sub standard living conditions. I bet there a numerous boxers like this we have not even heard about. My ex was a nurse and she saw so many ex boxers with problems. I believe that another is the hungarian who fought Bruno ages ago and lost. Can not remember his name now. Bognar I think.
Also who were the people letting him fight clearly after he had nothing left. They should be made accountable.
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Originally Posted by Bukom Battler
You are absolutly right!!!.....Sign the petition and help get it done!!!!....Some big names on this list including 3 world champions and 2 former world champions..
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/hel...s-pension-plan