Oct

Jermain Taylor outpoints Sam Soliman, wins IBF middleweight title

Former middleweight champ Jermain Taylor scored a unanimous decision over Sam Soliman, who suffered four knockdowns and an injured right knee during their IBF title bout on Wednesday in Biloxi, Mississippi. Taylor won by scores of 116-111, 115-109, and 116-109.

Oct

Trainer Pat Burns comments on Jermain Taylor’s bizarre video

by Lem Satterfield

The trainer of Jermain Taylor has responded to a bizarre video in which the former middleweight champ is shown firing a gun and saying “I’ll never lose to another white boy,” presumably in reference to his showdown with IBF beltholder Sam Soliman tonight.

Oct

Best I’ve Faced: Jermain Taylor

by Anson Wainwright

RingTV.com caught up with Jermain Taylor, who challenges Sam Soliman for the IBF 160-pound title on Wednesday. The former undisputed middleweight champ kindly took part in the popular series “Best I’ve Faced,” picking the best fighters he’s fought in 10 categories.

Aug

Jermain Taylor arrested after shooting at his home

by Lem Satterfield

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor was arrested on Tuesday evening at his Pulaski County home in Arkansas on charges of aggravated assault and first degree battery after a shooting that injured his cousin, according to Arkansas online.

Aug

Andre Dirrell may return on Oct. 8 Sam Soliman-Jermain Taylor card

by Lem Satterfield

Former super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell could fight on the undercard of the Oct. 8 main event between IBF middleweight titleholder Sam Soliman and former undisputed champ Jermain Taylor at Beau Rivage waterfront resort in Biloxi, Miss.