Dibella refuses to promote Taylor, says his health is at risk...

[skel1983]

“I informed him, as I do all my contracted fighters, that my goal was to help his secure financial stability for his family, maximize his potential, and leave our unforgiving sport with his health intact.

It is my belief that the continuation of Jermain’s career as an active fighter places him at unnecessary risk. While he is undoubtedly capable of prevailing in future bouts, I cannot, in conscience, remain involved given my assessment of such risk." - Lou Dibella


Very interesting.

This is very good news. I am glad to hear it. So where does this leave the tourney? Lucian Bute or Sakio Bika would be a nice replacement.

Taylor get's knocked out by the smallest guy in the tourney is not a good sign. Have to give Taylor credit for his heart though but his health is much more important and let's hope he understands this.

Taylor is going on without him he is fighting Ward in April.

[BoxingChaos]

“I informed him, as I do all my contracted fighters, that my goal was to help his secure financial stability for his family, maximize his potential, and leave our unforgiving sport with his health intact.

It is my belief that the continuation of Jermain’s career as an active fighter places him at unnecessary risk. While he is undoubtedly capable of prevailing in future bouts, I cannot, in conscience, remain involved given my assessment of such risk." - Lou Dibella


Very interesting.

This is very good news. I am glad to hear it. So where does this leave the tourney? Lucian Bute or Sakio Bika would be a nice replacement.

Taylor get's knocked out by the smallest guy in the tourney is not a good sign. Have to give Taylor credit for his heart though but his health is much more important and let's hope he understands this.

Taylor is going on without him he is fighting Ward in April.

Ward is a larger younger version of a BHOP. Taylor is not the same man he was when he faced BHOP either. This could get ugly. I don't know about the rest of you but Taylor will have his hands full for 12 whole rounds if he makes it that far. Ward might be the son of god but inside the ring he is more like the Devils stepson that boy don't play nice at all. Taylor beating Ward would be a major upset. I would some how like to root for Taylor but I can't. I just hope the dude don't get seriously hurt.

[paddy448]

This is very good news. I am glad to hear it. So where does this leave the tourney? Lucian Bute or Sakio Bika would be a nice replacement.

Taylor get's knocked out by the smallest guy in the tourney is not a good sign. Have to give Taylor credit for his heart though but his health is much more important and let's hope he understands this.

Taylor is going on without him he is fighting Ward in April.

Ward is a larger younger version of a BHOP. Taylor is not the same man he was when he faced BHOP either. This could get ugly. I don't know about the rest of you but Taylor will have his hands full for 12 whole rounds if he makes it that far. Ward might be the son of god but inside the ring he is more like the Devils stepson that boy don't play nice at all. Taylor beating Ward would be a major upset. I would some how like to root for Taylor but I can't. I just hope the dude don't get seriously hurt.

i agree with u on everthing mate. ward reminded me of a bhop against kessler, just with more speed and tenacity. yeah i cannot see past a ward victory in that one. taylor is still young but he been knocked out three times now, something aint right. the man must have made at least 15 mil from the sport, thats more than enough too retire on. i hope he does retire. would hate
too see him fight one too many fights and get hurt