Quote Originally Posted by RP33
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.
In truth, Taylor's stock dropped even BEFORE the Pavlik fight. The fact that he nearly lost to Cory Spinks really damaged his reputation.

Cory Spinks got KO'd by a small welterweight. And he almost beat Jermain.