Lucian Bute vs Jermain Taylor

[EdwardRevolver1993]

Had Taylor met Bute (instead of Froch) in his first title bout at SMW - how it would've unfolded?

I've been rewatching Froch vs Taylor bout recently and noticed Bute being ringside with his promoter. I even got the impression (based on their expressions during the fight), that they were rooting for Taylor. Might be wrong, though :⁠-⁠)

Anyway, Taylor from the Froch bout vs Bute of 2009.

How it goes?

[gilgamesh]

I'd have to favor Bute. Taylor never really amounted to much at Super Middleweight. He was good, but beatable, and always had an obvious stamina issue. I think Bute UD's him in a fight that's competitive up until about the 8th round, and then Bute sweeps the final 4 rounds and takes the bout.

Not out of the question he could stop Taylor either.