News - Jermain Taylor

WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor spoke today about his September 29 super fight against mandatory challenger Kelly Pavlik. "I weigh 165, 166 and I'm ready to fight," stated Taylor, who also said he's not having any trouble making 160 and enjoying a great training camp in the Pocono Mountains. Regarding Pavlik, Taylor commented "I don't see him doing nothing....he just a normal fighter. I don't see him on my level." read more ...

GL: This is the moment you've been waiting your whole life for. What does becoming the middleweight champion of the world mean to you? Kelly Pavlik: "Everything. This is what I've been working for my entire life. Going undefeated as a pro for seven years to get to this point is huge and it's something I plan on taking advantage of." read more ...

Their fight was still two months away, but there are a couple of conclusions one could infer from the fact that the middleweight champion of the world and the No. 1 contender each weighed 177 pounds when they walked into the Tavern on the Green in Central Park Tuesday afternoon. The most obvious is that as middleweights go, these are two big men, and in what he vows will be his farewell to the 160-pound division read more ...

The main event had the unfortunate event of having to follow the lead of an unforgettable slugfest. Taylor and Spinks never came close to following suit; in fact, they didn't even bother to try. The closest they came to giving the crowd their money's worth in entertainment was during Cory Spinks' ring walk. Always known for his theatrical entrances, Spinks entered the ring accompanied by St. Louis rapper Jibbs, pumping out read more ...

WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (27-0-1, 17 KOs) won a slow-paced twelve-round split decision over IBF 154lb titlist Cory Spinks (36-4, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. In a tactical fight with very low punch output, Spinks had some success outboxing Taylor at times, but Jermain landed the harder shots. The scores were initially announced incorrectly by ring announcer Michael Buffer read more ...

Cory Spinks, the IBF Light Middle Champ turned WBC, WBO MIddleweight Challenger, worked out for the media Wednesday afternoon at the Prize Fight Gym in Southaven, MS - and showcased his speed and slickness that one can count on seeing in the ring May 19, at the FedExForum when he faces undisputed Middle Champ Jermain Taylor in Memphis, TN read more ...

"Cory is a very good fighter, he's a world champion so that tells you a lot right there," says WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, who faces IBF 154lb titlist Cory Spinks on Saturday at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. "He's very fast and a top-notch fighter and I know he will be well prepared to do battle," continued Taylor. "I'm approaching this fight with Cory just like any other challenge read more ...

Last week, Joe Calzaghe promoter Frank Warren offered Jermain Taylor $4 million to face Calzaghe in September. Taylor has responded through BBC Sport, saying Warren must more than double that offer. "If Joe and Frank want me that much, make me an offer for $10 million and I will show up and bring him a gift to his front door," Taylor stated read more ...

WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is set to put his titles on the line against IBF junior middleweight champion Cory Spinks on May 19 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. Both fighters spoke to the media on Thursday. "I'm pumped up about this fight and are ready to go," said Spinks. "We're gladiators. We're just going to go in and do what we do best and that's execute and gladiate." Taylor said he's just looking to get read more ...

A vocal crowd was in attendance for the post-fight press conference that followed Jermain Taylor's unanimous decision victory over Kassim "The Dream" Ouma. Yes, the word “rematch” did arise during the conference and Ouma was the first to speak on the subject. I'll predict to knock him out,” said the challenger. If I get a rematch I predict to knock him out right here on the rug." read more ...