Best fights of Jermain Taylor
Over 14 years as a professional, Jermain Taylor has compiled a 33-4-1 (20) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jermain Taylor defeats Bernard Hopkins
On December 3, 2005 Jermain Taylor defended his The Ring, WBA (Undisputed), WBC, WBO, and lineal middleweight titles against Bernard Hopkins. Taylor was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and Hopkins was 40 with a record of 46-3-1. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
2. Jermain Taylor defeats William Joppy
On December 4, 2004 Jermain Taylor defended his WBC Continental Americas middleweight title against William Joppy. Taylor was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Joppy was 34 with a record of 34-3-1. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Jermain Taylor defeats Bernard Hopkins
On July 16, 2005 Jermain Taylor fought Bernard Hopkins for the undisputed middleweight title. Taylor was 26 years old with a record of 23-0, and Hopkins was 40 with a record of 46-2-1. Taylor won via split decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.
4. Jermain Taylor draws with Winky Wright
On June 17, 2006 Jermain Taylor defended his The Ring, WBC, WBO, and lineal middleweight titles against Winky Wright. Taylor was 27 years old with a record of 25-0, and Wright was 34 with a record of 50-3. The fight ended in a split decision.
5. Jermain Taylor defeats Kassim Ouma
On December 9, 2006 Jermain Taylor defended his The Ring, WBC, WBO, and lineal middleweight titles against Kassim Ouma. Taylor was 28 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Ouma was 27 with a record of 25-2-1. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Jermain Taylor defeats Cory Spinks
On May 19, 2007 Jermain Taylor defended his The Ring, WBC, WBO, and lineal middleweight titles against Cory Spinks. Taylor was 28 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Spinks was 29 with a record of 36-3. Taylor won via split decision. Defended the titles.
7. Jermain Taylor stops Raúl Márquez
On June 19, 2004 Jermain Taylor defended his WBC Continental Americas middleweight title against Raúl Márquez. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Márquez was 32 with a record of 35-2. Taylor stopped Raúl Márquez via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Jermain Taylor loses to Arthur Abraham via KO
On October 17, 2009 Jermain Taylor faced Arthur Abraham in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 31 years old with a record of 28-3-1, and Abraham was 29 with a record of 30-0. Abraham stopped Taylor via KO in the 12th round. Lasted into the 12th round.
9. Jermain Taylor defeats Jeff Lacy
On November 15, 2008 Jermain Taylor faced Jeff Lacy in a super middleweight bout. Taylor was 30 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Lacy was 31 with a record of 24-1. Taylor won via unanimous decision.