Jermain Taylor vs Carl Froch Preview and Boxing Betting Odds
 By Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing (April 25, 2009) Photo © Tom Casino/SHOWTIME
U.K super-middleweight champion Carl Froch is coming to America out for respect as he defends his W.B.C title against the #5 contender Jermain Taylor. The 12-round bout will be aired on Showtime Championship Boxing following the Allan Green vs. Carlos De Leon Jr. 10-round undercard bout at 9 PM ET. super-middleweight prospects Green, 27-1, 19 KO’s, and De Leon Jr., 21-2, 14 KO’s, could be possible opponents for the winner of the Taylor vs. Froch fight. Green is a heavy 7-1 boxing betting favorite over De Leon Jr. For Taylor, 28-2, 17 KO’s, it is a chance to win his first title at 168 pounds in only his 3rd fight in the division. Froch, 24-0, 19 KO’s, will be making the first defense of his title after winning the belt by decision against speedy Haitian Jean Pascal last December.
The Vegas Odds for the Jermain Taylor vs. Carl Froch fight have as Taylor as a -140 MONEYLINE boxing betting favorite.
This is the biggest test of the 31-year Froch’s career and the confident British fighter plans on making the most of it. The stylish boxer\puncher Froch is a smooth fighter with a nice set of offensive tools at his disposal. The questions surrounding Froch have come on the defensive side of the gloves. Froch is only an average defensive fighter and has had a history of physical injuries. Froch does have a relaxed, awkward style and knows how to think on his feet but the holes in his defense could be problematic against the heavy-handed Taylor. Taylor is a premier athlete that looked much stronger in his last fight at 168 lbs. without having to struggle to make weight. Jermain is a gifted boxer\mover with one of the best jabs in the sport of boxing. Taylor’s questions remain on the mental side as many critics wonder if he has recovered from the debilitating 7th round KO he suffered at the hands of Kelly Pavlik 18 months ago.
The Vegas Odds OVER\UNDER for the Jermain Taylor vs. Carl Froch fight is at 10.5 rounds with the OVER at -165.
This should be an exciting bout between two prime fighters hungry to showcase their pugilistic skills in the limelight. Taylor has the major edge in experience and pedigree, will be outclass the green Froch? Froch is largely unknown to U.S fans but he has very-good power, hand-speed and some "cute" moves. Will Froch shock the Showtime Championship Boxing audience by exposing Taylor as a damaged champion that never quite lived up to his hype? The Vegas Odds for the Jermain Taylor vs. Carl Froch fight give Taylor as a 58% boxing betting chance of winning.
Brad Marchetti Jermain Taylor vs. Carl Froch Tale-Of-The-Tape
Taylor
Ht. 6’1”
Wt. 168
Age: 30
Reach: 78”
Style: Boxer\Mover
Brad Marchetti Power Ratings 1-10
Size: 8
Boxing Ability: 8
Power: 9
Speed: 8
Stamina: 7
Defense: 7
Durability: 8
Ring IQ: 7
Froch
Ht. 6’0”
Wt. 168
Age: 31
Reach: 76”
Style: Slickster\Puncher
Brad Marchetti Power Ratings 1-10
Size: 8
Boxing Ability: 8
Power: 8
Speed: 8
Stamina: 7
Defense: 6
Durability: 7
Ring IQ: 6
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