I believe thats exactly what it was and he even told his corner late that he was going to knock Taylor out. It didn't happen, one I believe is that Hopkins does not have a knock out punch and two he thought he won rounds by dancing around and taking hits. Taylor was tired at the end and frustrated because the jabs were easily dodged by Hopkins. But Hopkins only great hit was a head butt to the top of Taylors head that caused bleeding throughout the later rounds. It's gonna be a great rematch.