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Taylor vs Pavlik: Suggests Good Middleweight Bout

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 2, 2007, in The Kronk Connection

Story by Peter Pharaoh

MANHATTAN – July 31 Finally, boxing fans have a fight to look forward to. Jermain Taylor will bring his undefeated record and middleweight champion to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall to defend his title against the unbeaten Kelly Pavlik, who has 31 victories without a single loss.

On paper, it is a good fight and in the ring, it should even be better. To date, Sweet Science people view Taylor as an enigma. An Olympic medalist with fantastic athletic ability, with the Lou DiBella promotional company firmly behind him, HBO broadcasting all his fights and Emanuel Steward working his corner. On top of that, he beat the legendary Bernard Hopkins twice. “Bad Intentions” still has yet to lose, but has yet to turn into a box office star that his credentials would suggest.

In his last title defense against Cory Spinks you could see Emanuel Steward’s growing dislike for the way Taylor was fighting. On the other hand, on the undercard of Taylor vs Spinks, Kelly Pavlik scored a sensational knockout in a type of victory that his promoter, Bob Arum, had hoped for.

Taylor vs. Pavlik suggests a good middleweight fight. Pavlik, who is a big strong middleweight moves forward looking to land a big right hand. His style is very similar to that of Iran Barkley, but with more talent than “The Blade” ever had.

Presuming both fighters fight up to their respected talents, look for this fight to be a good tough fight with Taylor scoring a late stoppage and re-gaining some of the fans he lost when he looked lackadaisical in his victory over Cory Spinks. Lou DiBella’s demeanor going into this match had one believing that some big fights were to come after this contest on September 29th.

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