The perfectly contrasting styles of Winky Wright and Jermain Taylor created a wildly entertaining fight on Saturday night, as the potent puncher and defensive specialist traded nearly every round, right up until the twelfth and final exchange at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
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My Story: Jermain Taylor
Jermain Taylor talks about his passion for boxing, the origins of his disciplined approach and how his trainer not getting a truck helped shape his life.
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My Story: Winky Wright
Candid interviews with Winky Wright, family and friends reveal why Wright "makes believers out of people".
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Compubox Post-Fight Analysis
It was expected to be a cautious, tactical fight. Both boxers own potent jabs and Wright, a slick left-hander, is regarded as one of the premier defensive fighters in the world. But that went out the window in the first round as Wright pressed the action and Taylor responded with some heavy shots.
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Q&A with Jermain Taylor
Catch up with Taylor as he comments on defending his belt, dueling jabs, Winky's defensive style, and what it's like to be so close to home.
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Winky Takes a Big Step Up
Winky Wright may be the finest defensive fighter in the world but like most people he learned his art the hard way. He got hit to master it. Read More
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Fight Preview
Jermain Taylor's stock rose considerably last week even though he didn't do a thing but continue to quietly prepare for his June 17 title defense against a sly old fox with an unusual nickname and a perplexing boxing style.
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Taylor Explores the Dark Side
What Darth Vader failed to do with Luke Skywalker, boxing empire builder Emanuel Steward hopes to succeed with Jermain Taylor: lure him over to his "Dark Side." I see a certain amount of toughness in Jermain," said Steward, who has led 27 different fighters to 40 world titles.
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Compubox Pre-Fight Analysis
Can Taylor get past Winky's steady, accurate jab? Can Winky deal with Taylor's overall strength and determination? Get the full pre-fight breakdown from Compubox.
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Camp Notes: Jermain Taylor
There's been more than a simple change in scenery for World Middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor as he prepares in Detroit's historic Kronk Gym for his June 17th title defense against Winky Wright. It's been a change in philosophy, a change in an already intense work rate, and a change in attitude.
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