By Dave Lahr: Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KO’s) came in well under the 168 pound limit at today’s weigh-in, in Berlin, Germany, coming in at a light 166 1/4 for tomorrow’s Super Six tournament bout against former International Boxing Federation middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KO’s). Abraham, 29, weighed in right at the limit of 168 for the fight. It’s unusual for the 31-year-old Taylor to come in so light for his fights.
Arthur Abraham
Taylor Can’t Afford to Lose to Abraham – Super Six tourney
By Dave Lahr: Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KO’s) has his back against the wall this Saturday night in facing former IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KO’s) on his home turf at the O2 World Arena, in Berlin, Germany. Taylor, 31, is two years removed from losing his World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization middleweight titles to Kelly Pavlik.
Playing the Pick ‘Em Game 2009 Pt. II: Abraham-Taylor, Haye-Valuev, Adamek-Golota
By Philip H. Anselmo:
Arthur Abraham vs. Jermain Taylor
Arthur will beat Jermain over 12 decisively. Taylor will gain a personal victory by making it the 12 round distance, but will get out-hustled down the stretch, again. Abraham will open a lot of eyes after this performance. His skill-level must have been forgotten by the majority of Americans who are picking Taylor to win. It wasn’t that long ago that Arthur beat a fresher version of Edison Miranda, twice.
Super Six: Abraham Will Lose to Taylor
By Jason Kim: Former International boxing Federation middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KO’s) will be going into this Saturday night’s Super Six bout against Jermain Taylor still undefeated and facing probably the toughest opponent of his career. At 29, it’s hard to believe that Abraham has had so few opponents during his career and his time holding down the IBF title.
Abraham vs. Taylor: Will Jermain Get Stopped Again?
By Chris Williams: It’s sad to see how former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor’s once promising boxing career has gone down hill all of a sudden. It seems like only yesterday when Taylor was considered to be the best middleweight in the division, beating the likes of Bernard Hopkins, Kassim Ouma and Cory Spinks. Look at how things have changed in the past two years. Taylor has lost three out of his last four bouts, two by Kelly Pavlik and a recent 12th round knockout to Pavlik clone Carl Froch.
Bad Intentions, Questionable Results
By Kevin Pasquale: Jermain Taylor is a study in frustration. As has been documented since his earlier days, his offensive skills are formidable. His athleticism is most times superior to his opponents. The malice and force he puts behind his punches is fierce, and his left jab, at times, can be amongst the best in the business.
Jermain Taylor to Be Careful What he Eats and Drinks In Germany – News
By Eric Thomas: Former World Boxing Council/World Boxing Organization middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is going to be extra careful while in Germany for his fight against German based super middleweight Arthur Abraham, according to the NWA Online. Taylor, 31, is going to eat out at a restaurant rather than eat at the hotel dining area that he’s staying at. Taylor will be drinking bottled water to make sure that nothing potentially could be slipped into his water that could make him sick. In addition, Taylor will have his gym in Germany checked for bugs or hidden cameras.
Abraham-Taylor: Jermain Already at His Fighting Weight – News
By Jason Kim: Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is reportedly already close to his fighting weight for his October 17th Super Six tournament bout against Arthur Abraham. According to the Las Vegas Sun, Taylor has been having to take off 20 pounds of weight just two weeks before his fights, leaving him weakened for his bouts. However, this time, Taylor, 31, is already close to the 168 pound weight limit for his October 17th bout against Abraham.
Taylor: “As long as I don’t get tired I’m going to win the fight”
By Scott Gilfoid: At today’s conference call, former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor has a refreshingly honest appraisal of his situation that he faces in his Super Six bout against former IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham on October 17th, at the O2 World Arena, Kreuzberg, in Berlin, Germany.
Abraham vs. Taylor: Arthur is tailor made for Jermain
By Jason Kim: If there was a fighter that is absolutely tailor made for Jermain Taylor in the Super Six tournament, it’s Arthur Abraham. The two will be meeting in the first part of the group I Super Six tournament on October 17th, in Berlin, Germany. What makes Abraham such an perfect opponent for Taylor to get off to a good start in the tourney is the slow pace that Abraham likes to fight at.