Jermain Taylor speaks; Ready to Retire

[Lords Gym]

Unbeaten World Boxing Council middleweight champion Jermain Taylor doesn't plan on sticking around too long in his weight class or the sport. In fact Taylor is already thinking about retirement as he feels he is already richer beyond his dreams. Taylor tells Kevin Iole of the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he plans to debut in the 168-pound class in 2007 before planning his retire from the sport by August of 2008. Taylor will turn 30 on Aug. 11, 2008.

Taylor who is set to make his latest defense of his crown on December 9 against Uganda's rugged Kassim Ouma, told the
newspaper that making weight at the 160-pound limit has become much too tough.

In regards to making weight, Taylor quoted in The Las Vegas Review-Journal confided: "It's all but impossible for me to do it now. As I age and fill out, it's not going to happen."

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In regards to wanting to retire soon, Taylor told the publication: "Boxing is a job, that's all. What's the point of sticking around?" Taylor added: "To get extra, extra rich? I'm already rich, richer than I ever thought, so I don't need to be any richer. I'm going to get out and never look back."

Source of Quotes: Kevin Iole, Las Vegas Review Journal.

[Hairdoo]

I don't mind seeing young fighters retire early if they have fought the best before they go and JT is doing just that. If he gives us a Wright, Calzaghe and Kessler fights then have a happy retirement at 30 mate

[Taeth]

This could suck because the people boxing needs most are leaving the sport... mayweather if he retires, OLDH in retiring, and Jermain Taylor who will fight anyone... This sucks if this all comes to pass.

[Hairdoo]

I won't miss Floyd's pompas little azz but I will miss Oscar. Damn I loved watching him and Mosley going at it toe to toe when was the last time we saw Floyd do that.

[Lords Gym]

I won't miss Floyd's pompas little azz but I will miss Oscar. Damn I loved watching him and Mosley going at it toe to toe when was the last time we saw Floyd do that.

I agree. Floyd has skills and is a great boxer, but he is a snatch box, hope the door hits his ass on they way out. !

[baller]

I won't miss Floyd's pompas little azz but I will miss Oscar. Damn I loved watching him and Mosley going at it toe to toe when was the last time we saw Floyd do that.

I agree. Floyd has skills and is a great boxer, but he is a snatch box, hope the door hits his a** on they way out. !

Nice analysis, as you sit in the comfort of you home eating chips.

[Lords Gym]

CC # 53... however its speggetti for me not chips !

[Taeth]

I won't miss Floyd's pompas little azz but I will miss Oscar. Damn I loved watching him and Mosley going at it toe to toe when was the last time we saw Floyd do that.

He fought on the inside against Gatti, He pressed the fight with Judah, watch the Ndou fight, Emmanuel Burton fight, Jesus Chavez fight, and the Victorian Sosa fight was exciting too... Oscar and MOsley one wasn't toe to toe there was alot of movement on both sides, and the punch output wasn't particularly high...

[Lords Gym]

I liked Floyd at the lower weights . Floyd had an array of options available when he was lighter , thus he was more exciting in my opinion . Mayweather is a chicken shit at this higher weight. and rightfully so. the guys he is fighting are too big and strong.. ..

[Purist]

I liked Floyd at the lower weights . Floyd had an array of options available when he was lighter , thus he was more exciting in my opinion . Mayweather is a chicken shit at this higher weight. and rightfully so. the guys he is fighting are too big and strong.. ..

So he's a chicken for fighting a smart fight

[Lords Gym]

I liked Floyd at the lower weights . Floyd had an array of options available when he was lighter , thus he was more exciting in my opinion . Mayweather is a chicken shit at this higher weight. and rightfully so. the guys he is fighting are too big and strong.. ..

So he's a chicken for fighting a smart fight

Exactly, Floyd bit off more then he can chew.. moved up to a weight class where he can't compete physically, thus has no option but to run his ass off. Is it smart ? no doubt , but its still chicken shit ! For instance its like the little punk troublemaker in school comes up behind the big strong athlete hit him upside the head. then turns and runs away ... Now was it smart for the little guy to turn and run?, sure it was , but its chicken shit all the same. !

[Purist]

I liked Floyd at the lower weights . Floyd had an array of options available when he was lighter , thus he was more exciting in my opinion . Mayweather is a chicken shit at this higher weight. and rightfully so. the guys he is fighting are too big and strong.. ..

So he's a chicken for fighting a smart fight

Exactly, Floyd bit off more then he can chew.. moved up to a weight class where he can't compete physically, thus has no option but to run his ass off. Is it smart ? no doubt , but its still chicken shit ! For instance its like the little punk troublemaker in school comes up behind the big strong athlete hit him upside the head. then turns and runs away ... Now was it smart for the little guy to turn and run?, sure it was , but its chicken shit all the same. !

Does it really matter if Floyd's opponent cant do shit about what Floyd does and still gets beat?

[Lords Gym]

I liked Floyd at the lower weights . Floyd had an array of options available when he was lighter , thus he was more exciting in my opinion . Mayweather is a chicken shit at this higher weight. and rightfully so. the guys he is fighting are too big and strong.. ..

So he's a chicken for fighting a smart fight

Exactly, Floyd bit off more then he can chew.. moved up to a weight class where he can't compete physically, thus has no option but to run his ass off. Is it smart ? no doubt , but its still chicken shit ! For instance its like the little punk troublemaker in school comes up behind the big strong athlete hit him upside the head. then turns and runs away ... Now was it smart for the little guy to turn and run?, sure it was , but its chicken shit all the same. !

Does it really matter if Floyd's opponent cant do shit about what Floyd does and still gets beat?

Mayweather is only looking good vs. Baldo because Carlos fought the wrong fight.. Baldo fought Mayweathers fight . Carlos follow Floyd around the ring and got out boxed and looked stupid . What you do is draw a line in the sand , shame him into a fight. When he step back You step back. Whatever is takes.. But don’t just follow him around for 12 rounds in a 26 foot ring.

[Violent Demise]

I liked Floyd at the lower weights . Floyd had an array of options available when he was lighter , thus he was more exciting in my opinion . Mayweather is a chicken shit at this higher weight. and rightfully so. the guys he is fighting are too big and strong.. ..

So he's a chicken for fighting a smart fight

Exactly, Floyd bit off more then he can chew.. moved up to a weight class where he can't compete physically, thus has no option but to run his ass off. Is it smart ? no doubt , but its still chicken shit ! For instance its like the little punk troublemaker in school comes up behind the big strong athlete hit him upside the head. then turns and runs away ... Now was it smart for the little guy to turn and run?, sure it was , but its chicken shit all the same. !

Does it really matter if Floyd's opponent cant do shit about what Floyd does and still gets beat?

Mayweather is only looking good vs. Baldo because Carlos fought the wrong fight.. Baldo fought Mayweathers fight . Carlos follow Floyd around the ring and got out boxed and looked stupid . What you do is draw a line in the sand , shame him into a fight. When he step back You step back. Whatever is takes.. But don’t just follow him around for 12 rounds in a 26 foot ring.

It doesn't matter what fight Baldomir fought. He wasn't going to beat Mayweather anyway. The difference in skill level was ridiculous.

[CutMeMick]

Good ridlance Jermain, didn't even notice you were still around....

I thought you had already retired....