American · Conway, USA · Born 11 September 1978American professional boxer who became undisputed middleweight champion by defeating Bernard Hopkins twice in 2005, ending Hopkins' decade-long reign.
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
Career Honours
- IBF Middleweight Champion 2005
- WBC Middleweight Champion 2005
- WBA Middleweight Champion 2005
- WBO Middleweight Champion 2005
- The Ring Middleweight Champion 2005
- Undisputed Middleweight Champion 2005–2007
- IBF Middleweight Champion 2008 (second reign)
- The Ring Fighter of the Year 2005
- National Golden Gloves Champion
- US Amateur Boxing Champion
American Athletes