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Jermain Taylor striving to stay busy

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:14:00 +0300

After 26 months out of action, former undisputed middleweight champ Jermain Taylor made a successful ring return by stopping Jesse Nicklow in the eighth round on Dec. 30. After such a long layoff, Taylor plans to waste no time before his next fight, promoter Lou DiBella said

Taylor stops Nicklow, Dirrell destroys Cunningham

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:31:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor stopped overmatched Jessie Nicklow in the eighth round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Fighting for the first time in over two years and showing some signs of when he ruled the 160-pound division, Taylor (29-4-1, 18 KOs) started strong, landing hooks and crosses to the head

Weights: Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell Ready To Go

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:03:00 +0300

Taylor weighed 161 pounds, while opponent Jesse Nicklow was at 159. Dirrell weighed 169 pounds and opponent Cunningham was 167.5 pounds. For the TV opener, Luis Garcia’s official weight is 174.5 pounds and Alexander Johnson weighed 172

ShoBox: Special Edition

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:28:00 +0300

Last boxing telecast of the year! Tune in to a year-end special edition of ShoBox featuring the return of Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell. Live on SHOWTIME, Friday at 11PM ET. Watch Jermain Taylor vs. Jessie Nicklow, Andre Dirrell vs. Darryl Cunningham, and Luis Garcia vs. Alexander Johnson

Jermain Taylor returning to ring

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:11:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, idle for nearly two years after suffering a head injury in his last fight, is returning to the ring with a clean bill of health and trainer Pat Burns, who was fired during the title reign in 2006, back in his corner

Ward injury could delay Abraham fight

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:38:00 +0300

Andre Ward said after his victory over Sakio Bika that he injured his left index finger a couple weeks ago, and getting it fixed could delay his fight with Arthur Abraham. Showtime and Dan Goossen, Ward�s promoter, have talked about Ward fighting Abraham in March, in one of the Super Six semifinals, but Ward said that may not be possible

IBF Purse Bid: Brinkley-Bika

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:37:00 +0300

A purse bid was held in the IBF office today for the IBF super middleweight eliminator for #1 between Jesse Brinkley and Sakio Bika. InterBox Promotions was the winning bidder with a bid of $134,616. Star Boxing bid $111,000, and Golden Boy Promotions bid $102,000

Taylor out of Super Six

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:36:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (28-4-1, 17 KOs) has made a decision regarding his future boxing career. Taylor, who was a participant in SHOWTIME Sports World Boxing Classic last fought on October 17th in a losing battle against Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany

JERMAIN TAYLOR GETTING BOUGHT OUT OF SUPER SIX?

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:38:00 +0300

Boxingtalkers shouldn't be surprised if former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is on the verge of being bought out of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, likely at the expense of his future replacement, which will be the winner of the February 5th box-in between Allan Green and "Suddenly Super" Sakio Bika that is currently in the works. Lou DiBella released Jermain via an emotional public statement

Jermain Taylor Congratulates Arthur Abraham on The Win

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:14:00 +0300

BERLIN - On Sunday, October 18th Jermain Taylor was released from the Hospital in Berlin, Germany, having been given clearance by a team of Doctors to continue with a planned vacation in Europe. Taylor was admitted as a precautionary measure after suffering from concussion-like symptoms following his fight with Arthur Abraham on Saturday night

Arthur Abraham - Jermain Taylor: Shocking Ending

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:02:00 +0300

In a little while, super middleweights Jermain Taylor (28-3, 17KOs) and Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24KOs) will battle it out at the O2 World Arena in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. The fight will be televised on a "delayed basis" on Showtime later tonight. For those who are unable to watch tonight's event, the result will posted right here at the conclusion

TAYLOR SUFFERS CONCUSSION

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:32:00 +0300

Boxingtalk has been informed that former undisputed Middleweight Jermaine Taylor suffered a severe concussion in his knock out loss to Arthur Abraham. Taylor will remain hospitalized for the next few days and will avoid flying out of Germany as per Doctors orders

Mikkel Kessler: "I Was Impressed With Abraham"

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:13:00 +0300

WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler sat ringside in Berlin, Germany and watched Arthur Abraham's brutal knockout of Jermain Taylor in the closing seconds of the twelfth and final round. Kessler and Abraham are both stablemates under promotional company Sauerland Event and they are also the co-favorites to win the Super Six tournament. Kessler faces Andre Ward in the first stage of the Super Six on November

Weights: Arthur Abraham 168, Jermain Taylor 166 1/4

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:37:00 +0300

In front of an excitable crowd and a throng of cameras, hometown hero �King� Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs) of Berlin, weighed in at the division limit 168 pounds (76.2 kg). His opponent, Jermain �Bad Intentions� Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs) of Little Rock, Ark., who had more than 20 American fans on hand, weighed in at 166 ¼ pounds (75.4 kg)

Jermain Taylor Admits: "I Was Not Prepared For Froch"

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor admits that he wasn't fully prepared, physically, when he was stopped in the twelfth round of his fight with WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch back in April. Taylor knocked Froch down in the third round and was winning the fight until he ran out of gas and was stopped with less than a round to go in the contest

Abraham vs Taylor: Jermain Says "I Will Not Surrender"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:19:00 +0300

The two-time former heavyweight champion George Foreman is picking Jermain Taylor to upset Arthur Abraham on October 17 at the o2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany. Besides training with Ozell Nelson, Taylor did a lot of work at Foreman's Youth Center in Houston, Texas

Jermain Taylor Deep in Camp For Abraham Bout

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:11:00 +0300

Former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor knows what it takes to win � finish strong. And now Taylor has changed his training camp from Miami, Florida, to prepare for his explosive October 17th fight with Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany at o2 World. Taylor is going through a grueling 10-week training camp at former heavyweight champion George Foreman's gym in Houston, Texas, the George Foreman Youth Center

Arthur Abraham Berlin presser

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:37:00 +0300

King Arthur Abraham presented his new �fortress� to the German media today as he welcomed dozens of reporters to a packed press conference at the o2 World in Berlin, Germany�s most modern arena

Super Middleweight Tournament Presser

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:02:00 +0300

Madison Square Garden in New York City, the first stop on the press conference tour to announce Showtime's super middleweight tournament. Featuring Arthur Abraham, Mikkel Kessler, Carl Froch, Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell and Andre Ward, who was not present due to illness.

Super Middleweight Tournament Officially Announced

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:56:00 +0300

Showtime has officially informed BoxingScene.com that a press conference is scheduled for Monday, July 13, at New York's Madison Square Garden to officially announce the super middleweight tournament. Showtime has advised us that all six fighters will attend, including Arthur Abraham, Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell and Andre Ward. All of the promoters involved, Sauerland Event, Lou DiBella, Gary Shaw, Mick Henessey and Dan Goossen are scheduled to attend

Froch KOs Taylor!

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:26:00 +0300

Undefeated WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (25-0, 20 KOs) scored the biggest victory of his career, a come from behind TKO stoppage over former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs) with 14 seconds left in the twelfth and final round to retain his title on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena inside of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT. Taylor, who was ahead on two of the three

Froch, Taylor quick quotes!

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:03:00 +0300

At the start of the twelfth and final round, WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch needed a knockout to win and that is just what he got. Froch stopped former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor with just 14 seconds remaining in the fight. �My trainer (Rob McCracken) told me I needed a big round in the 12th. He was right. You saw it, everybody saw it. I�m the champ.� Regarding the stoppage, Froch said, �You could see he was

Taylor defeats Lacy!

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:30:00 +0300

In a WBC super middleweight eliminator between former Olympian teammates, Jermain Taylor (28-2-1, 17 KOs) took a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Jeff Lacy (24-2, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at Vanderbuilt University's Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor's faster hands and footwork made the difference early in the fight. After establishing his rhythm in the first two rounds, Taylor hurt Lacy

Dimitrenko, Krasniqi weigh-in!

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:53:00 +0300

Alexander Dimitrenko 256.8 vs Luan Krasniqi 225.9 Denis Boytsov 220.4 vs Vinny Maddalone 228.1 Dimitri Sartison 167.9 vs Edison Francisco Guedes 168.6 Gusmyl Perdomo 167.9 vs Laurent Goury 170.8 Igor Michalkin 177.4 vs Emmanoel Martins da Silva 178.5 Markus Tomala 225.8 vs Jevgenijs Stamburskis 207.2

Jermain Taylor-Jeff Lacy Headed For November 15 on HBO

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:03:00 +0300

Former super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy was rocked several times and struggled to win a majority-decision over Epifanio Mendoza on Wednesday, but the win has now placed him on route to a showdown with former 2000 Olympic teammate Jermain Taylor. Taylor's promoter Lou DiBella confirmed that a fight with Lacy will take place on the reserved date of November 15 on HBO. The site has not been established as of yet

Pavlik beats Taylor again!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:36:00 +0300

WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (33-0, 29 KOs) won a unanimous decision over Jermain Taylor (27-2-1, 17 KOs) in a very exciting non-title encounter on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas. Fighting at a catch weight of 166, Pavlik was busier while Taylor landed the sharper punches. Most of the rounds were close, but it was Pavlik who closed stronger to win by scores of 117-111, 115-113, 116-112

Hot summer for Pavlik: Duddy or Trinidad in June!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:44:00 +0300

After engaging in a crowd pleasing twelve round catch weight bout Jermain Taylor (27-2, 17 KOs) and Kelly �The Ghost� Pavlik (33-0, 29 KOs) made their way into the media room at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV to speak about the bout and plans for the future. Former WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF Middleweight Champion of the world Jermain �Bad Intentions� Taylor was humbled by his twelve round unanimous decision

Pavlik, Taylor make weight!

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:49:00 +0300

Unbeaten WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs) and former titleholder Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs) both weighed in at 164 lbs. moments ago in Las Vegas. After posing, the fighters stood face to face for about 30 seconds until matchmaker Carl Moretti stepped between them. An animated Taylor promised a "totally different fight. I get him down this time he's going to stay down." Pavlik simply punched at the microphone and stated "Youngstown!"

The Epic Battle Continues...

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:44:00 +0300

It might have been another day in Beverly Hills for some people, but for undefeated middleweight champion Kelly �The Ghost � Pavlik and former undisputed world champion Jermain �Bad Intentions� Taylor it was intense Monday morning during their press conference at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, Calif. Pavlik (32-0, 29KO�s) from Youngstown, Ohio will face Taylor (27-1-1 17KO�s) from Little Rock, Arkansas will collide for the second time on Saturday at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas

KELLY PAVLIK WILL RETURN TO 160LBS AFTER THE TAYLOR FIGHT

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:12:00 +0300

When Jermain Taylor exercised the rematch clause following his Semptember knockout loss to Kelly �The Ghost� Pavlik, one of the stipulations was that the fight take place at 165lbs. For years it has been rumored that both fighters struggled to make the 160lb middleweight limit but Kelly Pavlik still believes that is the weight best suited for him. �When it comes to the point when I�m getting sick when I�m trying to make weight

Taylor: I'm going to finish him!

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:38:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, the man who finally toppled the lengthy reign of Bernard �the Executioner� Hopkins, can�t wait for his highly anticipated rematch with Kelly �the Ghost� Pavlik � the man who smeared his perfect record with a seventh-round knockout last year. He vows that the February 16th rematch held in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be much different: �If I get him in that position again

A Day with Kelly Pavlik!

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:27:00 +0300

Kelly Pavlik was 9 years old, just a pup, when he walked into the Southside Boxing Club in Youngstown for the very first time. The first person he met was Harry Arroyo, former world champion from Youngstown. Coming over to greet Kelly was trainer Jack Loew. "Who do we have here?" asked Jack, looking down at Kelly. "I want to be a fighter," Kelly said

Pavlik-Taylor presser!

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:59:00 +0300

WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik met the New York City press today to officially announce his February 16th clash with Jermain Taylor at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The bout will be a non-title rematch at a catchweight of 166 lbs. "I'll still go into the fight like a title is on the line," said Pavlik. "That zero on my record has been there a long time and I want to keep it there

Nelson to train Taylor!

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:32:00 +0300

Trainer Ozell Nelson will assume the head trainer duties for former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, replacing Hall of Famer Emanuel Steward. Nelson was Taylor's amateur coach and was a key camp member throughout Taylor's career. "Manny is a great coach, a Hall of Famer," Nelson told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. "I very much respect Emanuel Steward. But I feel like things were going real

Pavlik's Injuries Will Not Prevent Taylor Rematch

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:10:00 +0300

"Kelly sustained three superficial lacerations to the right forearm and hand and also three superficial lacerations to the left forearm and hand. He also had numerous superficial abrasions. The wounds were explored and there was no evidence of tendon damage or tendon involvement on any of the lacerations. The six lacerations were repaired with sutures in the office," said Sandy P. Naples, M.D. of Poland Family Practice

Should Pavlik Beat Taylor, Bernard Hopkins Next

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:17:00 +0300

According to a recent interview with Top Rank president Bob Arum, if WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29KOs) wins his rematch with Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17KOs), the next target would be a pay-per-view showdown with Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1, 32KOs) in June. Arum told Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports that the original plan was to match Pavlik with undefeated John Duddy in January and then do a

Pavlik knocks out Taylor!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:45:00 +0300

Unbeaten middleweight Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs) scored an incredible seventh round knockout of previously unbeaten reigning champion Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs) to claim the WBC/WBO middleweight championship on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Both fighters came out and traded bombs in a great round one. Taylor floored Pavlik in round two after a violent barrage and had Pavlik

Pavlik to face Duddy next?

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:39:00 +0300

"This was just another fight where I showed my heart," said newly crowned WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelley Pavlik in the postfight press conference after his impressive seventh round KO of Jermain Taylor. "He came to fight. He has hand speed and a punch." Regarding a rematch, Pavlik said, "If Jermain wants it. I'm ready." Taylor stated, "I definitely want a rematch. I think Kelly's a great fighter and I would love another

Steward predicts KO!

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:37:00 +0300

Even though WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor has gone the twelve round distance in five consecutive fights, Taylor's trainer Emmanuel Steward says Taylor will knock out Kelly Pavlik when they face off on Saturday in Atlantic City. "It's going to be a tough fight -- for about one round," Steward said at a Wednesday press conference in New York City. "Jermain Taylor will knock out Kelly Pavlik

Taylor ready for Pavlik!

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:21:00 +0300

The champion acknowledges that Pavlik � whom he defeated in the amateur ranks years ago in a fight he can�t recall � is �strong� and �game� but doesn�t believe he possesses the skills, speed and tools to deal with his arsenal. He relishes the opportunity to face a fighter �who comes to fight�, obviously contrasting Pavlik with his last challenger, the evasive Cory

Taylor: Pavlik a normal fighter; Pavlik: Taylor has a lot of flaws!

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:26:00 +0300

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."

KELLY PAVLIK: I'M GOING TO BEAT TAYLOR SO BAD HE WON'T WANT THE REMATCH!

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:39:00 +0300

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."

TAYLOR-PAVLIK: YES THIS IS A REMATCH

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:41:00 +0300

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

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

Sun, 20 May 2007 11:22:00 +0300

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

Jermain Taylor is Still The Man � Barely

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:49:00 +0300

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

Spinks ready to shine!

Thu, 17 May 2007 20:59:00 +0300

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

Taylor ready for Spinks!

Mon, 14 May 2007 21:44:00 +0300

"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

Taylor wants $10 million!

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:59:00 +0300

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

Taylor, Spinks eager to go!

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:52:00 +0300

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

Taylor defeats Ouma!

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:18:00 +0300

The homecoming of hometown hero Jermain Taylor (26-0-1, 17 KOs) was successful on Saturday night as the WBC/WBA/WBO middleweight champion scored a twelve round unanimous decision against Kassim Ouma (25-3, 15 KOs) at the Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Ouma tried to pressure the champion, but Taylor was usually able to back away and maintain his distance to land by far the harder blows. As a WBC title fight, scores were announced

Taylor to stay at 160

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:52:00 +0300

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."

Jermain Taylor Feels He Still Has Much to Prove

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:43:00 +0300

�He could be considered one of the best middleweights ever with the tremendous amount natural talent that he has.� That�s very high praise given that the 160-pound division has produced the likes of Carlos Monzon, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Bernard �the Executioner� Hopkins, Mickey �the Toy Bulldog� Walker, Stanley �the Michigan Assassin� Ketchel and the incomparable Sugar Ray Robinson

Joe just Taylor-made for me, says Jermain

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:11:00 +0300

Top middleweight Jermain Taylor plans to give up his titles next month and step up a division to seek a meeting with Joe Calzaghe. WBC and WBO boss Taylor, twice a victor over the legendary Bernard Hopkins, defends against US-based Ugandan Kassim Ouma on December 9. He insists it will be his last fight at 11st 6lb.

Taylor-Ouma Little Rock presser!

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:55:00 +0300

It was officially announced today in Little Rock, Arkansas, that undefeated middleweight champion and home town hero Jermain Taylor (25-0-1, 17 KO's) will put his title on the line against Kassim "The Dream" Ouma (25-2-1, 15 KOs) on December 9 at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. "There's nothing like home cooking, and I am proud to be fighting again in Little Rock," said Taylor. "Since it is my first title defense in

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: WINKY WRIGHT

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:58:00 +0300

Before we could get a question in, Winky Wright told Boxingtalk.com, "I know I won that fight. It was a great fight and I showed the fans that I could beat HBO's Golden Child. But I had to show them that it ain't over and I'm still here." GL: Was there anything about Taylor that surprised you at all? Winky Wright: "He surprised me by how much he could take.

Taylor still world champion!

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:32:00 +0300

WBC/WBA/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (25-0-1, 17 KOs) retained his three world titles with a twelve round draw against mandatory challenger Winky Wright (50-3-1, 25 KOs) on Saturday night at the Fedex Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Taylor got off to a good start, connecting with some good right hands and body shots to counteract Wright's jabs. Wright crowded Taylor in round two and scored well with accurate punches, as Taylor

Taylor-Wright Presser!

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:49:00 +0300

Winky Wright was a no-show at the postfight press conference Saturday night. Representing Wright was his promoter Gary Shaw, who vociferously announced that his fighter deserved to have won. He made no apologies for his fighter having stormed from the ring following the announcement of the final scorecards, but relayed Winky's statement that he believed he had given Jermain Taylor a boxing lesson. Shaw announced that Wright claimed

Taylor 160, Wright 159.5

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:12:00 +0300

Both middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (160) and challenger Winky Wright (159.5) made weight on the first try Friday in Memphis for their showdown Saturday night at the FedEx Forum. Taylor will be defending his WBC, WBO and WBA (super) titles, however Wright says he will only pay a sanctioning fee to the WBC where is is the mandatory challenger.

Grand Workout for Wright!

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:19:00 +0300

The setting for Winky Wright's public work out Wednesday evening in the Grand Casino Tunica contrasted to that of Jermain Taylor's. Wright worked out in the casino's Grand Event Center under air conditioning and for a much more intimate audience. Wright spoke to the media once he arrived in Tunica. When asked about his approach for his fight with Taylor, Wright said

Taylor-Wright Presser!

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:15:00 +0300

After Lou DiBella welcomed the crowd and thanked everyone involved, including Wright's promoter Gary Shaw and Prizefight Boxing's Brian Young, HBO's Kerry Davis boasted that "I think we (HBO) are the only network to marshal the resources to put an event like this on our network for subscribers to see (versus charging as a pay-per-view)." Kerry continued by

Taylor strong in shakeout!

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:47:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor broke a sweat at a public workout held outside Tuesday at the Pepsi Pavilion in historic Handy Park. Taylor's workout began roughly about the time that his opponent Winky Wright was scheduled to arrive in Memphis at Wilson Air Travel. Taylor arrived in Memphis last Saturday and has reportedly been training at the Memphis Police Boxing Gym at the Mid-south Fairgrounds on Hollywood. Taylor appeared on stage from a Pepsi

Taylor-Wright: NYC Presser!

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:30:00 +0300

Boxing is a sport where the best and frequently most logical things don't always occur like they should. There are bad decisions, worse rankings and frequent mismatches. The fights that are supposed to be made frequently aren't. And when they are, they occur often too late in the fighter's careers or they're tainted by a loss in a previous tune-up fight. So imagine boxing fans' (and members of the industry's) delight when all of the

Soliman odd man out!

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:37:00 +0300

The on-off-on-off-on roller coaster known as the Jermain Taylor-Winky Wright negotiations has left Sam Soliman as the odd man out. Soliman's promoter Dan Goossen had twice agreed with DiBella Entertainment for Soliman to challenge Taylor in April for his world title belts, only to have last minute maneuvers result in Soliman being passed over in favor of a deal with Wright. "What can I say?" stated Soliman from his training camp in

WBC confirms Taylor-Wright!

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 16:47:00 +0300

The WBC has received confirmation from Lou DiBella and Gary Shaw that they have reached an agreement for the Jermain Taylor vs. Winky Wright fight. Consequently the purse offer scheduled for today has been cancelled. "The World Boxing Council is very pleased that both promoters reached an agreement, as the fans deserve to watch fighting the best two middleweights of the world in this WBC mandatory defense,"

Taylor-Wright talks break down!

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:58:00 +0300

Talks between the camps of middleweight champion Jermain Taylor and top challenger Winky Wright have reached an impasse. "They asked for 50% of the money and 50% of the control. That is not happening," Taylor's promoter Lou DiBella told Fightnews.com. "I made them an incredibly fair deal which is better than they would get in a purse bid with the WBC. HBO offered $5 million total and wouldn't come up a dollar. I offered Winky $3 million

Taylor-Wright update!

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:02:00 +0300

Negotiations are continuing between the handlers of middleweight champion Jermain Taylor and top challenger Winky Wright for Taylor's mandatory WBC title defense. The Taylor camp wants the bout to take place in Little Rock, Arkansas, while the Wright camp wants it to be in Tampa, Florida and neither side appears to be willing to fight on the other's home turf. At this stage the bout seems to be likely headed to neutral ground in Las Vegas or

Taylor-Wright update!

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:02:00 +0300

WBC Orders Taylor-Wright!

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:48:00 +0300

The fight to determine the best middleweight in the world took a major step forward today. Jose Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), served notice today to the camps of middleweight champion JERMAIN TAYLOR and mandatory challenger WINKY WRIGHT "... that the free negotiations period has begun for the mandatory title defense between our champion Jermain Taylor vs. mandatory challenger Ronald "Winky" Wright

Middleweight picture clearing up!

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:33:00 +0300

After his second straight razor-thin conquest of Bernard Hopkins, WBC/WBA/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is eying a tune-up fight in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. "It would be a crime to put Jermain in another tough fight without a breather after going 24 rounds with Bernard Hopkins," promoter Lou DiBella said. "We expect a fight with Winky by next summer, but Jermain deserves a rest. I'm going to line up something so his

Taylor edges Hopkins! Vazquez defeats Larios!

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 07:53:00 +0300

It was hardly scintillating, but Jermain Taylor (25-0, 17 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Bernard Hopkins (46-4-1, 32 KOs) to retain his WBC/WBA/WBO middleweight world championship Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. A lot of posing early on, but Taylor seemed slightly better. As the fight progressed, Taylor became more and more in control. Like their first fight, the tide began to turn around round

Taylor, Hopkins speak!

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 13:34:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins: "If I had one wish, it would be to fight Antonio Tarver just so I could win the light heavyweight title, something that Ray Robinson came one round shy of doing. If I could have a wish - and it's not to fight Tarver, so to say it's just that he is the champion- but it would be to fight for the light heavyweight title and win it; something no other middleweight champ has ever done"

No Respect: Taylor-Hopkins II presser!

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:02:00 +0300

The Disputed, Undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World Jermain Taylor 24-0 (17ko's) will once again meet face to face with future hall of famer and the former Middleweight Champ Bernard Hopkins 46-3-1 (32ko's) this Saturday. Both fighters talked about how prepared they are or should be for the most anticipated rematch of the year

Inside the Bernard Hopkins camp!

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:41:00 +0300

Former middleweight champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins worked out for the media on Thursday at Oscar De La Hoya's training compound in high-altitude at Big Bear, California. As always, Hopkins looked to be in tremendous condition as he worked the pads, and hit the heavy bag for reporters. The bout's billing of "No Respect" was clearly in evidence in the form of a fight poster with Jermain Taylor's face modified with female

Taylor as talkative as Hopkins

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:46:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor wants to send Bernard Hopkins to the canvas, then into retirement. The undisputed middleweight champion, who took the belts away from Hopkins in July, is certain he can knock out the 40-year-old former champ in their Dec. 3 rematch in Las Vegas. Hopkins plans to leave the sport before his 41st birthday on Jan. 15.

Hopkins: Jermain, then Winky!

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:45:00 +0300

Former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins will likely face Winky Wright on January 28 if he gets by Jermain Taylor on December 3. "I guess I'll just have to knock him out and take it out of the judges' hands, so there can be no doubt whatsoever," Hopkins told the Philadelphia Daily News. "If Taylor needs until December 3, I'll let him heal and rest up, because I don't want him having any excuses that he had a concussion or whatever." Hopkins estimates he made $8 million

Jermain: No respect for Bernard!

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:52:00 +0300

"He's a dirty fighter," says newly crowned undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor of former champ Bernard Hopkins. "I can't respect that. If you're going to beat me, beat me right. Don't hit me below the belt or hit behind the head or head butt. It's unnecessary. If you can fight, you can fight." Jermain says he feels like he did enough to win, but he's openly critical of his own performance. "I made a lot of mistakes in the fight...I was chasing him around...

Hopkins files appeal!

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:40:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins has filed an appeal to the Nevada Athletic Commission for a review and reconsideration of the decision of last Saturday night's middleweight championship bout against Jermain Taylor. Hopkins appeal is based on the rules governing the Nevada Athletic Commission and the scoring of the 12th round for Taylor by veteran judge Duane Ford. In addition Hopkins has sent a letter to the WBA requesting

Taylor takes split decision

Sun, 17 Jul 2005 13:23:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor stepped into the ring with the master and taught Bernard Hopkins a lesson. Hopkins' experience, ring savvy and tricks were supposed to make the difference in Saturday night's undisputed middleweight title bout. Instead, Taylor showed Hopkins that getting started too late can be decisive. ``I learned so much this fight. It takes patience to win,'' Taylor said after earning

Hopkins-Taylor II on Oct 1?

Sun, 17 Jul 2005 16:29:00 +0300

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya said last night that HBO is holding October 1 for a rematch between new undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor and former champ Bernard Hopkins. Both fighters claimed victory after the fight. "I won the fight early, and got winded towards the end," admitted Taylor. Hopkins disagreed saying "From the fifth or sixth round on, I dominated the fight.

Inside the Hopkins/Taylor camps!

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 12:51:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins: "So he's in a win-win situation when it comes to that, unless his corner is too brave for his own good, because fighters don't quit, fighters won't stop. He might look at the corner and tell them. That's a sign. A fighter grabbing in the eighth round, ninth round and he's looking at the corner like 'can't you help me?' That's a tell tale sign that the man wants to get out. It's up to them to get him out."

Hopkins-Taylor presser!

Wed, 04 May 2005 15:55:00 +0300

Tuesday in New York City, some feistiness occurred when the media convened upon the Copacabana when undisputed Middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins and top contender Jermain Taylor both announced the July 16 mega fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Ironically the contentious behavior was not between the two fighters but between Hopkins and his former advisor and Taylor promoter, Lou DiBella. The two men have been adversaries since a lawsuit was filed and upheld on appeal in court of law by DiBella for liable comments made by Hopkins. DiBella was granted a six-figure settlement. As head of Hopkins promotional team, Oscar De La Hoya was the master of ceremonies. The former six-division world...

Ouma: Bernard please fight me!

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:44:00 +0300

The Bernard Hopkins-Jermain Taylor negotiations may have been drawn out, but IBF junior middleweight champion Kassim Ouma took five seconds to accept the Hopkins fight when ased if he would take the fight last week. "There was no hesitation," Ouma said. "I'm all about the challenge and proving who is best. Bernard Hopkins is the biggest test for any middleweight and I'm ready for him...

Two hurdles holding up summer fight

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:58:00 +0300

"Our greatest desire is to fight Bernard Hopkins and if something can be done to make this happen we would be on board," said Taylor promoter Lou DiBella, admitting the fight is indeed in trouble. Although financial terms for the July bout were agreed to and there are at least three sites interested in the fight, two key stumbling blocks remain that threaten to destroy one of the year's most anticipated matches. The first issue centers around the financial terms of a rematch clause, something that champions almost always require...

Lacy STILL wants Bernard!

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:21:00 +0300

Undefeated IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy has reiterated his offer to defend his title against undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins in light of comments made to the Las Vegas Review-Journal by Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, Hopkins' promotional company, that there is still no deal for a fight against Jermain Taylor. Yesterday, Schaefer stated in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, "I keep reading where this fight is done, and I don't know where that's coming from...It sure is no done deal..."

Taylor: "Now it's my turn to be world champion!"

Sat, 26 Mar 2005 15:14:00 +0300

Undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins and Jermain Taylor spoke publicly for the first time since agreeing to a July 16 PPV showdown on Friday night's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" telecast. Jermain, who was in the ESPN studio, was very respectful toward the champion, calling him "my idol." Later he said "I'm coming to fight. I'm ready. I'm training hard. I'm looking forward to the fight..."

Jermain Taylor: "But if a knockout come, I�ll take it"

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:04:00 +0300

- Knowing that you were on the undercard with Bernard and that you could potentially have a big fight with him down the line, did that affect your overall game plan and how you came out to fight? Jermain Taylor: "Could be. I felt a little bit of pressure. All the fans looking like, �Is he the future? Is he not the future?� But I don�t worry about all that though, I just go in there and take care of business..."