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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?

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.