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It seems that most here have a pretty low opinion of Jermain Taylor. I have to wonder if a lot of it has to do with resentment over him dethroning BHop. But, if you think about it, dismissing his talents actually does disservice to BHop.

I'm sure not KOing Ouma didn't help him...

I wanted BHop to win in the worst way both times, but I have to be honest and say that I think Bernard started too late in both fights to get the win. It was more than that, however. Even after BHop started to pour it on JT found a way to win a round here and there.

Then JT took on one of the toughest opponents he could've. I thought Winky won, but it was close and I definitely don't think Winky was robbed. Plus JT's, statement about fighting the whole 12 was very apropos.

Then the Ouma fight and JT didn't get his KO. It wasn't for lack of tryin though. Some of those uppercuts looked like they would've stopped most opponents. He did totally control the fight, however, and did not allow Ouma to fight his fight or get any sort of momentum going.

My point is that while many of the criticisms about him are not unfounded, he does find a way to win, or in the case of vs Winky, hold on to his title. To my mind, the asset that he has relied on against elite competition is his jab.

I actually think that If he had relaxed and used his stiff jab against Ouma more, he probably would've been able to set him up for a late round TKO.

Therefore, even though Miranda has that "big eraser" as Teddy Atlas calls it; I just think in all likelihood, JT would control him with the jab and use it to set up right hands of his own to win.
I would have much respect for Taylor if I actually believed that he dethroned Hopkins legitamately. The second fight I thought that Taylor was a lot closer to a real win, the first fight...he got outlanded & he got outmustled & I don't see that he won the fight.

He lost to Wright...plain & simple.

The problem I have with Taylor is the let down factor. He's just become a bit of a let down as far as his overall ring generalship goes. He get's pressed way too much for my likings.
Why can't you accept that Hopkins is 4 or 5 round fighter and got exposed for it. He fought dirty, Jt did it right back and he didn't like it so he went on retreat until he thought JT was tired. Stop being so bitter and give Jt some respect.
Why can't you understand english & collective criticism?

I like Taylor...just not what he has become...as I have explained to you time & time again...those days are done though.

If you think that Hopkins is such a dirty fighter...you need to watch the Tito fight One dimensional wonder fight massacre again. Hopkins retaliated in kind when Tito the one dimensional wonder hit him low & used his head.

Talk about bitter...youv'e been crying like a baby trying to come up with excuses for almost 5 years now...& then...just when you thought it was safe to go into the woods again...Wright humiliated your guy even worse.

Now hush up little girl. Adults are talking & I don't have time to help you understand the differences between a chump & a champion.