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

[Gandalf]

It's a shame for Taylor because he is pretty good, but he seems to be getting progressively worse with each knockout that accumulates. That last KO was horrible, but I think Taylor is right to continue and I hope he can put up a decent performance against Ward.

[TheBranMan]

Taylor has been a sad story since his first loss to Pavlik. He was extremely promising as a young man but he often cut corners, didn't train well, and just didn't seem to 'want' to be champion as much as some of the other young, hungry fighters. I think, by the time he pulled his socks up, it was too late. Still, I'll be rooting for him (even though I consider myself a Ward fan too), I'd like to see the gifted, athletic, young fighter we all caught glimpses of in the past.

[Spicoli]

Not usually a fan of Dibella but much respect here.Have come to like Taylor...almost feel for him...dude has been wrecked last couple and has all the looks of a fighter on the verge of serious injury.His heart and desire intact but physically its just not there.Hope he gets out for good.

[Cressa121]

Good move by Dibella, you won't catch many promoters doing that kind of thing. I just hope Taylor has the sese to get out before he gets seriously hurt

[Bomp]

It's a shame for Taylor because he is pretty good, but he seems to be getting progressively worse with each knockout that accumulates. That last KO was horrible, but I think Taylor is right to continue and I hope he can put up a decent performance against Ward.

Big respect for Dibella and his concern.

But still agree he has a right to continue, stamina was his problem in the first 2 KOs and I just feel that Abraham was stylistically all wrong for him, brutal fiunish though.

Ward is probably a big favourite, but I think Taylor has the tools to get an impact early and if he gains confidencs then who knows.

Still only 30ish so not like when most fighters go on too long, but prob if he is KOd devastatingly again might start agreeing with Lou.

[levi#1BoxingFan]

Oh please! I guess this has nothing to do with his Jermain not bringing in as much money these days for ole Lou. I've heard Lou speak too many times, and I'm from Arkansas so I've been to all of Jermains home fights and I've heard Lou speak on Jermain's behalf too many times! Lou is arrogant an selfish and im convinced he's more concerned about his pocket book than he is of Jermain Taylor's health!

[GAME]

Ward doesnt have the same power as Pav, Froch or Abraham so I dont think think Taylor is in teh same danger of ebing KO'd

If Lou doesnt promote him someone else will and they will get the money

[Myk_Myk]

Oh please! I guess this has nothing to do with his Jermain not bringing in as much money these days for ole Lou. I've heard Lou speak too many times, and I'm from Arkansas so I've been to all of Jermains home fights and I've heard Lou speak on Jermain's behalf too many times! Lou is arrogant an selfish and im convinced he's more concerned about his pocket book than he is of Jermain Taylor's health!

I can understand becoming cynical after being a long time boxing fan, but this way over the top, and besides is totally illogical.

[DaxxKahn]

Oh please! I guess this has nothing to do with his Jermain not bringing in as much money these days for ole Lou. I've heard Lou speak too many times, and I'm from Arkansas so I've been to all of Jermains home fights and I've heard Lou speak on Jermain's behalf too many times! Lou is arrogant an selfish and im convinced he's more concerned about his pocket book than he is of Jermain Taylor's health!

Thats just crazy talk mate...A fighter of Taylors caliber can make millions for his promoter by being a stepping stone for an upcoming prospect without DiBella having to invest a dime for promotion cost making the nother promoter pay out of pocket for event cost by taking a smaller cut...Free money to be honest....

I know a lot of promoters who do that big names not just local guys..

Lou genuinly cares about his guys....

A couple of years ago I did an interview with Lou for this site and he went on for an hour on how his fighters mean more to him as a peoplke rather then business investments....

There will always be another fighter to come along and make money with, off of

[ElTerribleMorales]

where was this compassion when he threw Balboa in there with Dixon huh!?!?!?!?

in all seriousness got a new found respect for Dibella if this is true

[DaxxKahn]

where was this compassion when he threw Balboa in there with Dixon huh!?!?!?!?

in all seriousness got a new found respect for Dibella if this is true

Well in all fairness the computer simulation that had Balboa knocking Mason out really put a hurting on Dixons marketability...The fight had to take place

[Pugilistic]

Dibella has just earned some respect out of me.

[Cortez The Killer]

Wow, a boxing promotor shows a sign of humanity, please let me be first in line, I don't want sloppy seconds

Sadly, Dibella is still italian.

And he still promotes Paulie Malignaggi.

Watch one episode of the Jersey Shore. Actually don't. He could part the Red Sea and I still wouldnt be a believer.

[JazMerkin]

I don't think Taylor is quite as done as some like to make out, he's only been stopped by guys with serious power, but DiBella knows more than me & credit to him for doing what he feels is the right thing.