Taylor Takes a Tough Fight and One that Could Pay Off
Jermain Taylor could have taken an easier fight. After two battles with Bernard Hopkins, he wouldn't have been criticized for taking a breather. In boxing, the best way to preserve careers is to pick fights carefully. And that's what makes Taylor's middleweight title defense Saturday night against Winky Wright so unusual.
Sportsbooks are being much more careful then Taylor. VIP Sports has Taylor as the favorite at -130, but have Wright as a slim +100 underdog. Taylor ended up with an opponent who hasn't lost in nearly seven years and dominated Felix Trinidad last year. He also got a challenger whose superb defensive skills might make it a long night for a young champion still learning his craft.
June 16, 2006
Posted By Michelle Johnson
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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