ShoStats: Jermain Taylor Lands Whopping 73% on Nicklow

This was the correct opponent for his comeback, no threat whatsoever to build Taylor's shattered confidence. At age 33 and with his name recognition, he can't keep fighting these type of opponents for long. Once he steps up, give him a break and don't match him against a puncher atleast. Sebastian Zbik is that guy.

yes, he was. He was a bit nervous, shy of letting his hands to go or something. However, referee saved Nicklow for severe brain damage He is always nervous, JT just isn't comfortable being a fighter that is why he is always so tight and gasses late.

and he was supposedly "rusty"? yes, he was. He was a bit nervous, shy of letting his hands to go or something. However, referee saved Nicklow for severe brain damage

Of cource he was going to land a high percentage against a face first fighter who blocks punches with his chin all night and who is slow as molasses. nicklow doesnt block punches with his face, hes no defensive wizard but he isnt a face first guy either. hes slow and has no headmovement but he kept his hands up well and didnt give up free shots. taylor just did a really good job opening him up. dont get me wrong nicklow is far from a top fighter but 73% is still impressive even against a fighter of his caliber. taylor looked good in general. forget the oponent, he should be in there with someone like that after over two years out of the ring anything else would be stupid. its not about beating the top guys yet its just about getting back in there, its a process thats gonna take a couple of fights and taylor got off to a good start.

This was the correct opponent for his comeback, no threat whatsoever to build Taylor's shattered confidence. At age 33 and with his name recognition, he can't keep fighting these type of opponents for long. Once he steps up, give him a break and don't match him against a puncher atleast.