*Discussion: Carl Froch - Jermain Taylor 25/4*

[Clanger]

It'll be Froch by brutal knockout around the 10th or it will be a felix sturm-type robbery.

[leftylee]

The safe money bet is Taylor UD due to his better boxing skills, jab and Carl's leaky defense. But the more I think about this fight the more I favour Froch to pull off an upset. Froch is determined, confident and Taylor has never faced anyone as big as Froch, who is a massive super middleweight. Froch has underrated power as well. I'm gonna go with Froch.

[JazMerkin]

I don't like either of these guys

Froch has beaten nobody, yet proclaims himself the best SMW in the world, and acts like the greatest fighter in the history of the UK. His criticisms of Joe were true in some way but seemed to become more borne out of envy than anything else. When he hyped himself as a better fighter than Dawson I had to laugh.

Taylor has IMO lost every fight he's had against top opposition, even if he does run them close. I thought he lost both fights to both Hopkins & Pavlik, was beaten by Winky Wright, and I thought he left it very close against Spinks and it could've gone the other way. The only fighters I give him credit for are Raul Marquez & William Joppy (both faded versions of their former selves), Kassim Ouma (again not what he once was, in addition he is a light-middleweight) and Jeff Lacy (do I really need to say anything?).

I think Taylor may take it on the cards in a close fight, so I will go with that, although wouldn't be surprised if he chokes & Froch takes him out.

[RP33]

I don't like either of these guys

Froch has beaten nobody, yet proclaims himself the best SMW in the world, and acts like the greatest fighter in the history of the UK. His criticisms of Joe were true in some way but seemed to become more borne out of envy than anything else. When he hyped himself as a better fighter than Dawson I had to laugh.

Taylor has IMO lost every fight he's had against top opposition, even if he does run them close. I thought he lost both fights to both Hopkins & Pavlik, was beaten by Winky Wright, and I thought he left it very close against Spinks and it could've gone the other way. The only fighters I give him credit for are Raul Marquez & William Joppy (both faded versions of their former selves), Kassim Ouma (again not what he once was, in addition he is a light-middleweight) and Jeff Lacy (do I really need to say anything?).

I think Taylor may take it on the cards in a close fight, so I will go with that, although wouldn't be surprised if he chokes & Froch takes him out.

a bit harsh on jermain, i think.. Before he got the belt's he was exciting to watch.. After he got the belts, he got a bit boring, but that really had to do with the opposition he was fighting.. Then he had the wake up call w/ Pavlik KO'ing him.. but in Taylor/Pavlik 2, i thought he fought a great fight.. He handled Lacy fine, i thought.. I like Jermain and i think he wins this fight by UD.. he'll have to fight the way he did against Pavlik the second time he fought him though!!

[Spicoli]

I think Ive seen Froch all of three times.Dont know if thats by design or not.Last one was some late sub that went about 4 rounds and Froch had his way.Pretty cocky fella full of himself it seems.Do remember his hands being quite low and him trying to do some cutesy moves.Nice handspeed though,and seems willing to back up his words.?I dont think Taylor is done by any means and this should be a nice little collision of one trying to break into the huge mainstream and one trying to maintain and re-boot high standing career.Straight punching could rule the day and Jab and the comparisons in calibur of opposition is pretty striking.Had some close calls but remains capable.It would be a huge mistake for Froch to assume things here.He needs to be smart or be beat.

[Tam Seddon]

Froch set for break-out fight! | Fightnews - Boxing News Updated 24/7

this from fightnews.com

i cant wait, not long to go now!!!

[Hunter]

I think Taylor is more determined than ever and has the advantage in power, speed, experience and skill. Taylor is an inch taller than Froch and has a two inch reach advantage so I dont see Froch as they bigger man.

Taylor will win by wide unanimous decision or late TKO.

I cant wait though, some great fights this weekend!

[skel1983]

I think Taylor is more determined than ever and has the advantage in power, speed, experience and skill. Taylor is an inch taller than Froch and has a two inch reach advantage so I dont see Froch as they bigger man.

Taylor will win by wide unanimous decision or late TKO.

I cant wait though, some great fights this weekend!

Why do you think Taylor has the advantage in power??

He hasnt knocked anyone out in 4 years including much smaller men, Froch is naturally the bigger puncher and if anyone gets stopped its Taylor.

[Hunter]

I think Taylor is more determined than ever and has the advantage in power, speed, experience and skill. Taylor is an inch taller than Froch and has a two inch reach advantage so I dont see Froch as they bigger man.

Taylor will win by wide unanimous decision or late TKO.

I cant wait though, some great fights this weekend!

Why do you think Taylor has the advantage in power??

He hasnt knocked anyone out in 4 years including much smaller men, Froch is naturally the bigger puncher and if anyone gets stopped its Taylor.

What relevant fighter has Froch knocked out? As soon as he stepped up to a fringe contender in Pascal he earned a decision.

Taylor has fought a who's who of top middle weight and junior middle weight opposition. The junior middle weights he fought Spinks, Wright, and Ouma were top ten ring fighters and are some of the slickest fighters around......so it is no surprise they were ugly fights without a KO.

Taylor had the power to keep Hopkins honest (buzzed him a few times I believe) and almost KO'd Pavlik, enough said....

[skel1983]

I think Taylor is more determined than ever and has the advantage in power, speed, experience and skill. Taylor is an inch taller than Froch and has a two inch reach advantage so I dont see Froch as they bigger man.

Taylor will win by wide unanimous decision or late TKO.

I cant wait though, some great fights this weekend!

Why do you think Taylor has the advantage in power??

He hasnt knocked anyone out in 4 years including much smaller men, Froch is naturally the bigger puncher and if anyone gets stopped its Taylor.

What relevant fighter has Froch knocked out? As soon as he stepped up to a fringe contender in Pascal he earned a decision.

Taylor has fought a who's who of top middle weight and junior middle weight opposition. The junior middle weights he fought Spinks, Wright, and Ouma were top ten ring fighters and are some of the slickest fighters around......so it is no surprise they were ugly fights without a KO.

Taylor had the power to keep Hopkins honest (buzzed him a few times I believe) and almost KO'd Pavlik, enough said....

Ouma and Spinks who fought most there lives at welterweight, the same Spinks who got knocked the fuck out by Zab Judah.

Froch knocked out Tatevosyan in 2 rnds he had taken Bute the full 12 only a couple of months earlier, i agree that Taylor has fought at the higher level but no way he has better power than Froch who has a 79% ko rate and has fought at 168 all his career, Taylor has fought at lower weights and has a ko rate 54%.

If this ends early Taylor will be the one stopped.

[richard (mossley)]

The most sensible bet here is Froch KO, I think I am going to earn some good money on this. Froch will knock the American into retirement. Like people have said, who has Taylor actually hurt? He is nothing.

[Mar]

If taylor wants to win then he will pretty easy, if taylor wants to impress then froch does have enough i think to beat taylor. In that last fight i don't think that was taylor going easy on his old friend i just think that was taylor. For about a million fights now i've been waiting for that old killer jab throwing pre belt taylor to come back......but he never has, and i'm not sure he ever will.

[ledsham]

froch Will Know By Mid Fight Taylor Cant Hurt Him And Move In For The Kill Froch By Ko Around The 8th

[boozeboxer]

I am surprised the odds are only slightly in Jermain's favor.

[Clanger]

It'll be Froch by brutal knockout around the 10th or it will be a felix sturm-type robbery.

Not too wrong there.