I think Taylor's stock dropped after his loss to Pavlik.. He went from being undefeated, to losing titles by getting KO'd by Pavlik.. someone who wasn't a former champ or champ at the time. Even though people had their doubts in Jermain, i still think now that there is a loss on his record, it almost magnifies what people were saying about his "gift decisions" of the past, and it questions him more as a fighter.

BUT i think that the fact that he is taking the rematch keeps his stock up there in question.. he could avenge his loss possibly forcing a 3rd fight, which would be quite interesting.