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I think it's a big mistake to rush guys back and have them highlight a major network card. Even more so at middleweight. To me he needs to comeback off air and get loose with a bag boy or two, shake the rust and then have all eyes on and know himself all over again. I don't think he has much left in either case but why not give himself every last chance to be peak as possible. I think he gets marched into a big match on name alone and will have a very tough hill to climb.
This is a 10 rounder on SHOBOX, which isn't much better than fighting on ESPN FNF. Jermain's opponent, Jessie Nicklow is a 'can who won't last more than about 4 or 5 rounds, depending on when Taylor wants to knock him out. Perfect for "shaking off the rust."
I'm with ya on Nicklow being an imported doormat for Taylor. Unless the stars align he should dictate a win. The opponent really is secondary.

I've always had this pet peeve though when a guy is resurrecting the career and even more so when this is Taylors last call and final run to rebuild. I think there is a mentality to the spotlight and the big stage when a guy is under the microscope. Especially a Taylor who is all brass balls and might just think he once again belongs in the mix off a 'spectacular ko' or two. Taylor doesn't need to think he's there to impress or preform to anyones standards but his camps and himself at this critical stage after serious damage he's taken and being blasted the last time he was in. He's a high caliber fighter but needs to get back to roots on this final run, guys get exposure again and start running before they are fully 'back' upstairs, next thing you know Showtimes offering dates with another marquee name. Shit, I'm not saying dont get payed or take an opportunity but I think Taylor needs to be very selective and smart with what he's got left. We don't always need to see the sausage being made in the backroom. Rebuild. Its last call.