Taylor v. Froch

[Rantcatrat]

I think Taylor is a step above Froch....He will win comfortably on the cards. People underestimate Taylor, keep in mind he gave Hopkins all he could handle. I think in a rematch he could beat Pavlik.....

You mean in a re-rematch. Pavlik already beat him twice and at middleweight, Pavlik knocks him out again.

Taylor punched himself out in the first fight and THAT is the reason pavlik got the KO......Taylor gave Pavlik way to much respect in the second fight which was a close fight and after Taylor saw what Hopkins did to Pavlik I think Taylor can make the adjustments and win a 3rd fight IMHO.

Why does it matter the reasons behind Taylor's losses? He lost. That's it. You cite Taylor's stamina in the first fight and determination and strategy or courage (not sure which) in the second fight as the reasons Taylor lost. However, stamina, determination, courage, and strategy are factors that contribute to making a boxer bad, good, or great. Taylor's stamina, determination, and strategy are not on par with Pavlik. Give Pavlik his due. Not only did he knock him out in highlight-reel fashion the first time around, but he outboxed him the second time. Moreover, the reason Taylor was tentative in the second fight is because he felt Pavlik's power the first time around. That'll do it. I like Taylor and picked him to beat Froch. But, at 160, Pavlik has his number.