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Over the opening three frames, Meldrick Taylor completely defied expectations by using his superior hand speed and lateral footwork to dictate the geometry of the ring. Instead of being trapped along the ropes, Taylor cut sharp angles toward Chávez's right side to reset at center ring, forcing the pressure fighter to constantly turn and reset his base. To disrupt Chávez's forward momentum, Taylor frequently initiated quick inside scuffles before rapidly disengaging.
A pivotal key to Taylor's strategy was targeting Chávez's hips, a tactic famously employed by Joe Frazier against Muhammad Ali. By firing heavy shots to the waistline, Taylor aimed to sap the Mexican champion's legendary stamina while forcing him to widen and lower his guard. Although Chávez scored with a firm jab and crisp counter right hands, Taylor's rapid-fire combinations gave him a clear early advantage.
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