Review: 2007-09-29, probably when we have rated this fight the first time (two stars) we were blind or we made some mistakes, our user “Flex Magnum” was right in his comment on the best boxing fights of 2007 (and now we have updated our ranking). The first fight between Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor was definitely a nice and tough bout with both fighters went to the canvas and some heavy exchanges: three stars (fight ended by TKO in the seventh round). Both undefeated, Kelly Pavlik entered the fight with a record of 31-0-0 while Jermain Taylor had a record of 27-0-1. Pavlik vs Taylor was valid for the WBC and WBO middleweight titles. (This fight was also requested by “jimmy”). Watch the video!
Date: 2007-09-29
Where: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Division: middleweight (160 lbs, 72.6 kg)
Title: WBC and WBO middleweight titles
Pavlik’s previous fight: Kelly Pavlik vs Edison Miranda
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Official video
wow great fight Kelly is one of the best boxers today
wow great fight Kelly is one of the best boxers today
Amazing that the judges had Taylor up by so many rounds when he got knocked out. Looked to be much closer, basically even, to me.
Amazing that the judges had Taylor up by so many rounds when he got knocked out. Looked to be much closer, basically even, to me.
I can’t believe this was rated only 2 stars. You guys smoke a lot of pot! It’s still unbelievable that this is rated only 3 stars. As Michael Buffer said, one of the greatest fights in middleweight history.
I never thought Kelly would get out of the 2nd round. Also, there were a lot of punches during the clinches, I am surprised a good ref like Smoger didn’t call them out. Awesome bout all along. 5 stars
Better quality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJkLdtdnKaY