American two-time middleweight champion who defeated Bernard Hopkins in a major upset, establishing himself among the elite middleweights of his generation despite later legal controversies.
Jermain Taylor is an Arkansas boxer who made history by defeating Bernard Hopkins in 2005 to end Hopkins' middleweight title reign at 20 consecutive defences — one of the greatest championship runs in boxing history. Taylor won the rematch too, establishing himself as one of the sport's elite middleweights. Despite a difficult post-career marred by personal troubles, his prime performances against Hopkins remain among the finest of his era.
Undisputed middleweight champion, defeated Bernard Hopkins twice
How They Played
Orthodox stance, strong jab, good boxing fundamentals
Lasting Impact
Former undisputed middleweight champion who defeated Hopkins in his prime