I agree with all the opinions of the last few posters about Taylor's lack of survival instincts, there was no shame in holding on but he didn't, he tried to fight back with this strong opponent. One thing he did give was a blueprint on how to take a decision from Carl and he was beaten by Ward. Don't get me wrong, I think that Froch is a good fighter but his chin and aggressive style is what kept him a champion and sometimes power and determination are not enough and not to beat a dead horse, this is the manly art of SELF DEFENSE> You are not require to take unecessary punches to prove you are tough and there is no crime in ducking as Taylor so aptly demonstrated.