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BOXNEWS Fight Jermain Taylor W SD 12 (12) Cory Spinks

Fight Jermain Taylor W SD 12 (12) Cory Spinks

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Boxers USA Jermain Taylor [26-0-1, 17]
USA Cory Spinks [36-3-0, 11]
Referee cards 111-117, 115-113, 117-111
Weight division Middleweight (160 lbs)
Title WBC Title, WBO Title,
Date 19 May 2007, Sat
Location USA USA, Memphis, FedEx Forum
Other fights of this evening Fight Edison Miranda L TKO 7 (12) Kelly Pavlik

News: Fight Jermain Taylor -VS- Cory Spinks

Jermain Taylor is Still The Man – Barely 20 May 2007 16:49

Jermain Taylor is Still The Man – Barely

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 ...
Taylor tops Spinks in snoozer; Pavlik KOs Miranda in classic! 20 May 2007 12:22

Taylor tops Spinks in snoozer; Pavlik KOs Miranda in classic!

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 ...
Spinks ready to shine! 17 May 2007 21:59

Spinks ready to shine!

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 ...
Taylor ready for Spinks! 14 May 2007 22:44

Taylor ready for Spinks!

"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 ...
Taylor, Spinks eager to go! 30 Mar 2007 17:52

Taylor, Spinks eager to go!

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 ...