Oscar offers $6million to JT for Winky rematch in December

[El Gamo]

http://doghouseboxing.com/chee/chee_0823a06.htm

According to a report out by Ron Borges of the Boston Globe, De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, representing Winky Wright, have made a substantial offer to DiBella Inc of $6 million dollars for a December rematch with the middleweight champion, Jermain Taylor.

At this time Team Taylor is not interested in facing Winky this year again. Taylor's team did however leave the door open for a possible rematch in April 2007.

Further the report by The Boston Globe indicates that Taylor will be back in action on either Nov. 25 or Dec. 2 of this
year in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansa. The opponent's name being kicked around is against former junior middleweight champion Kassim Ouma.

Source of Information: Ron Borges, Boston Globe


I wouldn't begrudge JT for not taking this fight. He has fought Winky,and B Hop twice and deserves a break. He still has his 0 in tact and in my opinion is the best young star for boxing. Great heart to take those fights(even though I think he lost 2 of them,different matter),fights all comers,threats,doesn't belittle his opponents and ask,how have they fought,just fights them and just a gentleman really. Also Winky did say he did not want a rematch straight after the fight and I'm saying all this but I'm NOT a big JT fan.

[Kev]

Yeah I think Jermain deserves a break. He's been in some razor close fights and needs a lamb to slaughter to celebrate his championship in front of his home town fans.

[Galaxy]

As long as a rematch ain't to far off I'll be happy! This fight needs to be made!

[Lionheart Lacy]

highlight of their first fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97YA8...elated&search=

well basically taylor landed some thudding shots in the fight, not surprised winky wasnt too keen for a rematch straight after their fight. taylor is a hard fighter to beat.

[amat]

YES! This fight NEEDS to happen. It has to. Any other opponent for either fighter just does not make sense.

[amat]

I would understand if they want it in April though. Because I didn't even expect Taylor to take the first fight, but this fight has to happen sometime real soon.

[Galaxy]

highlight of their first fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97YA8...elated&search=

well basically taylor landed some thudding shots in the fight, not surprised winky wasnt too keen for a rematch straight after their fight. taylor is a hard fighter to beat.

Wright was pissed he got jobbed by the judges that's why he didn't want a rematch. Taylor's definitely a tough guy to beat but Wright should already have a victory over him IMO.

[jayDOTcom]

highlight of their first fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97YA8...elated&search=

well basically taylor landed some thudding shots in the fight, not surprised winky wasnt too keen for a rematch straight after their fight. taylor is a hard fighter to beat.

Wright was pissed he got jobbed by the judges that's why he didn't want a rematch. Taylor's definitely a tough guy to beat but Wright should already have a victory over him IMO.

Disagree, I had Winky up 1 going into the 12th, and Winky didn't do squat in the 12th for me to give him that round. At least Taylor was busy somewhat busy during the 12th.

[Cortez The Killer]

I personally have no interest in a rematch. It's just going to be like Taylor-Hopkins 1 and 2. If there was a rematch Wright would simply not do enough and Taylor will win again.

I see it being a very similar fight to the first...of anything I see Taylor improving and winning clearly by a few rounds. A guy like Taylor is always improving, while Wright really has no more room to travel to the top of his potential.

While the first fight was close, keep in mind Winky was the challenger and he was not fighting like it. I know Winky's defense is his best asset and it is incredible, and although it was a very close fight Winky just fought too defensively.

I think Taylor vs. Ouma will be a MUCH more entertaining bout. Ouma is too fresh but he's not gonna stop coming at Taylor and we will get to see Taylor's power cause Ouma's going to be taking some BIG shots. Really now, Taylor's past 3 fights have been against guys that specialize in making their opponents look bad and he still held his own. A rematch with Wright will prove nothing. Like I said, it will prove as much as Hopkins-Taylor II did showed us a similar fight to the first.

[Galaxy]

I personally have no interest in a rematch. It's just going to be like Taylor-Hopkins 1 and 2. If there was a rematch Wright would simply not do enough and Taylor will win again.

I see it being a very similar fight to the first...of anything I see Taylor improving and winning clearly by a few rounds. A guy like Taylor is always improving, while Wright really has no more room to travel to the top of his potential.

While the first fight was close, keep in mind Winky was the challenger and he was not fighting like it. I know Winky's defense is his best asset and it is incredible, and although it was a very close fight Winky just fought too defensively.

I think Taylor vs. Ouma will be a MUCH more entertaining bout. Ouma is too fresh but he's not gonna stop coming at Taylor and we will get to see Taylor's power cause Ouma's going to be taking some BIG shots. Really now, Taylor's past 3 fights have been against guys that specialize in making their opponents look bad and he still held his own. A rematch with Wright will prove nothing. Like I said, it will prove as much as Hopkins-Taylor II did showed us a similar fight to the first.

Firstly Taylor didn't win the 1st fight it was draw. But your right the fight would be similar. But I see Wright performing better this time & taking a UD. It would prove who the best middleweight in the world is & that's more than enough reason for me.

[Cortez The Killer]

*Draw is what I meant. How would Wright perform any better in a rematch? The only thing I can think of is that he would have to become more active and aggressive. Not only is this not his style, it would also leave room for Taylor to connect with his shots. Wright got his head jerked around a lot that first fight from Taylors punches penetrating through his gloves, if Wright opens up those shots are going to connect clean. I wasn't much of a believer in Taylor at first. I was screaming bloody murder after his first fight with Hopkins; and I still think bhop won that fight. But after the second fight bhop did the same thing; which was not do enough. I think Taylor has a lot of talent and there's a reason elite fighters like bhop and Wright can't do enough against him, it's not just luck on Taylor's part.

Also, if a rematch with Wright did take place I strongly believe that Taylor would win convincingly by a few rounds. Emanuel Steward is going to know exactly how to train Taylor for a second fight against Wright. As I said, while Taylor is still improving Wright has already reached the pinnicle of his game and there isnt much room for growth left.

[Galaxy]

highlight of their first fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97YA8...elated&search=

well basically taylor landed some thudding shots in the fight, not surprised winky wasnt too keen for a rematch straight after their fight. taylor is a hard fighter to beat.

Wright was pissed he got jobbed by the judges that's why he didn't want a rematch. Taylor's definitely a tough guy to beat but Wright should already have a victory over him IMO.

Disagree, I had Winky up 1 going into the 12th, and Winky didn't do squat in the 12th for me to give him that round. At least Taylor was busy somewhat busy during the 12th.

Sweet bro your opinion, but I thought Wright had won & even gave the last round to Taylor.

[El Kabong]

Taylor will fight him I am 100% sure. Jermain is a man who will take on the best of the best.

Winky is a tought guy but he just looked like a welterweight in there vs Taylor just in size. But props to Wright he fights tough and has a style that's extremely hard to deal with

[Wacko3205]

IWHO Taylor lost the first Hopkins fight, won the second, & lost the fight against Wright.

The thing is he came out smelling like a rose...& we all know what most roses grow & thrive from...you guess it...the very thing that was synonymous with the Wright decision: BULLSHIT!

[Galaxy]

*Draw is what I meant. How would Wright perform any better in a rematch? The only thing I can think of is that he would have to become more active and aggressive. Not only is this not his style, it would also leave room for Taylor to connect with his shots. Wright got his head jerked around a lot that first fight from Taylors punches penetrating through his gloves, if Wright opens up those shots are going to connect clean. I wasn't much of a believer in Taylor at first. I was screaming bloody murder after his first fight with Hopkins; and I still think bhop won that fight. But after the second fight bhop did the same thing; which was not do enough. I think Taylor has a lot of talent and there's a reason elite fighters like bhop and Wright can't do enough against him, it's not just luck on Taylor's part.

Also, if a rematch with Wright did take place I strongly believe that Taylor would win convincingly by a few rounds. Emanuel Steward is going to know exactly how to train Taylor for a second fight against Wright. As I said, while Taylor is still improving Wright has already reached the pinnicle of his game and there isnt much room for growth left.

I think Talyor id doing great as well, I also thought he lost the 1st Hopkins fight but won the 2nd. I feel he lost to Wright though. I don't think Stewart will make to many improvements Taylors balance was still crap in the fight with Wright & his hands were still kept low, plus he looks like he's gonna fall over when throwing a straight right! But Taylor is still the undefeated world middleweight champion so I gotta give him hi props. I just feel Wrights defense will be spot on as usual, plus if he gets that jab working he can win the fight around that!