Taylor-Pavlik Predictions

[OumaFan]

About that time

Anyway I've got Pavlik TKO. Taylor consistently got hit with Pavlik's jab and right hand in the first fight and I would be surprised if he figured it all out by now. He's not really a mover, not very good feet, and I don't think we'll see him all of a sudden learn to keep the left up.

Plus I don't think his conditioning problems are all about whether or not he's done enough roadwork, made the weight correctly, etc. He's just a nervous fighter and they seem to gas out quicker. Plus Pavlik makes him fight at a fast pace and that doesn't help.

If Pavlik fights like he did after the second round, just jabbing, landing the rights, not being reckless then I don't see Jermain holding up to his pressure.

Picks. I didn't even include a poll cause then people just vote and don't say why.

[hackey]

I fancy Taylor to exact revenge. I felt Pavlik was a bit lucky to escape the KO early on and Jermain lost his head, pushed too hard and was a bit blown out when he got KO'ed. The knock down almost worked against him as I think he believed he was a far superior fighter at that point and left himself too open. I expect a cagier Taylor to win a UD.

[RP33]

I'm sure i'm in the minority, but i'd vote for Taylor..

He has the goods to beat Pavlik, we all know it, and i think he will do it this time.. I know that some people sort of discredit Taylor's knockdown because Kelly blatantly sticks his face out to get hit, but what is important is what happened the seconds before Kelly's stupid move.. The fight was moving along, and BAM Taylor hit Pavlik with a hard right hand and sent the sweat flying off of his face, wobbling Pavlik.. My point is that even if Pavlik didn't stick his face out and get knocked down, he was still hurt, and still in danger.. If Jermain can get him in that position again, he WILL finish this time, that is a guarantee..

My prediction would be Taylor by KO/TKO, simply because i feel that is the only way he will win.. I say this because sooner or later Kelly WILL find Taylor with a straight right and knock him out if Taylor doesn't KO Pavlik beforehand.. I do not see this fight going the distance at all, considering the way these guys go after each other.. I predict Taylor by KO/TKO within 5-6 rounds.. If this does not happen, then Taylor will most likely get KO'd again, but I will stick with the former for my prediction.

[OumaFan]

I'm sure i'm in the minority, but i'd vote for Taylor..

He has the goods to beat Pavlik, we all know it, and i think he will do it this time.. I know that some people sort of discredit Taylor's knockdown because Kelly blatantly sticks his face out to get hit, but what is important is what happened the seconds before Kelly's stupid move.. The fight was moving along, and BAM Taylor hit Pavlik with a hard right hand and sent the sweat flying off of his face, wobbling Pavlik.. My point is that even if Pavlik didn't stick his face out and get knocked down, he was still hurt, and still in danger.. If Jermain can get him in that position again, he WILL finish this time, that is a guarantee..

My prediction would be Taylor by KO/TKO, simply because i feel that is the only way he will win.. I say this because sooner or later Kelly WILL find Taylor with a straight right and knock him out if Taylor doesn't KO Pavlik beforehand.. I do not see this fight going the distance at all, considering the way these guys go after each other.. I predict Taylor by KO/TKO within 5-6 rounds.. If this does not happen, then Taylor will most likely get KO'd again, but I will stick with the former for my prediction.

Obviously I don't agree too much with most of your prediction but I do agree that Taylor has a much better chance at a KO than a decision. He can hurt Pavlik so its not crazy to think he could get a stoppage. But I don't think he's got the stamina or defense to hold Pavlik off for 12 rounds.

[gally]

Taylor TKO 10 not sure why cause im routing for Pavlik but have a funny feeling that Taylor will have his number in this.
Bring on the trilogy!!

[RP33]

Obviously I don't agree too much with most of your prediction but I do agree that Taylor has a much better chance at a KO than a decision. He can hurt Pavlik so its not crazy to think he could get a stoppage. But I don't think he's got the stamina or defense to hold Pavlik off for 12 rounds.

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that's what i said haha

[Mar]

I'm taking taylor.

[Kirkland Laing]

Me too. Taylor inside the distance.

[the wiz]

I wouldn't count Taylor out but I gotta think Pavlik by KO. Jermain is taking this fight too soon. Pavlik KO 5

[NUCLEAR BULL]

i sense if taylor gets to him like he did in the 2nd round in there first outting this time he'll maybe finish him, but pavliks a warrior and has the upperhand due to his punching power, taylor knows he can get stop by him so may be to caucious................ whatever it should be another great fight even tho we all know rematchs tent not to live up to there first fights

[Karas]

pavlik will knock his bald head out just like last time, and i like jermain

[CFH]

I'm picking Taylor too, but I hope I'm wrong. I think he'll scrape out a close UD/SD because he's going box/run most of the fight this time IMO.
Despite the 2nd round of the 1st fight, I had Pavlik ahead by a couple rounds at the time of the stoppage, so I am surprised to see so many pick Taylor.

[Galaxy]

I'm going with Pavlik by KO but I think it's gonna be a tough fight. Taylor almost finished things in the 1st fight & I believe theres ever possibility he could end it this time around.

[zupg]

I am going with Pavlik TKO/KO in the mid rounds. I think it will be another good fight, but Kelly will come out on top after pressuring JT every round. And JT will win a couple rounds before going to sleep again. Kelly will use his jab and straight right better in the earlier rounds this fight and hopefully won't get caught like he did in the second round. He took some brutial shots in the 2nd, but luckly weathered the onslot.

[ACEA]

Im going to go with JT by UD. Taylor was winning the fight IMO up untill he got KOed. I think last time he fought Pavlik he underestimated him a bit as well as wanting to prove he can be an exciting fighter after the critisism he was getting and he got too excited when he had Kelly hurt and wasted far too much energy. Im glad he has got rid of Manny Stewart out of his corner because i dont think he had the ablity to make JT fully apply himself in training and Taylor clearly wasnt listening to him in the corner during the fight.

This time around i see Taylor fighting a cautious fight pick his spots and keeping his gaurd up at all times. I dont think it will be an entertaining fight more like a tactical chess match as Taylor will be reluctant to mix it up after what happened last time. I wouldnt be suprised if we get a 12 round snore fest just my 2 cents tho