Fight Jermain Taylor W SD 12 (12) Cory Spinks

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 ...

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 ...