Re: Unimpressive Jermaine Taylor tonight

Originally Posted by
wacko3205

Originally Posted by
Samson3000

Originally Posted by
wacko3205

Originally Posted by
Samson3000
I can't believe people are disappointed, as if you all actually expected something different. When will people learn that this is simply the way Jermaine Taylor fights? If you're actually expecting him to show up one fight and look like Julian Jackson you're kidding yourselves. This is just the way he fights, he wasn't blessed with a very exciting style to watch, and most of his fights turn up ugly. But I respect him for taking on all comers and doing everything he can.
Watch Taylor about 4 or 5 fights ago.
You should get what people mean.
The fact that he used to have a jaw dropping jab that set up all of his shots & accurately coupled with the fact that he was knocking motherfwockers out...it raises the expectations of the Undisputed Middleweight Champ of the World.
4 or 5 fights ago he wasn't exactly fighting the same competition.
Exactly...& he's had two controversial decisions against the Elite, he ko'd a sparring partner, & he got bullied by a smaller man that he couldn't put away...again...hardly the expectations one has for the Undisputed Middleweight Champ of the World.
I'm not saying that Taylor sucks...I'm not even saying that he's a "craftless fighter" like Merchant said...I'm just saying...I'm not sold on him nor am I impressed anymore.
Say what you will but as flawed as he is, Hopkins couldn't beat him. You just hate him cause he conquered your fav fighter and you've been bashing him ever since. Hopkins should have actually fought and not be so scared in those early rounds but now he has no basis for his your crying. At least JT is not padding his record against a bunch of bums ala Hopkins.
Francisco "The Wizard" Palacios
WBA Fedelatin Champ -WBC #1 Contender
21-1* (13 K.O.s) Cruiserweight
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