Taylor released from hospital

Jermain Taylor was released from a hospital in Berlin after receiving clearance from doctors on Sunday, a day after he was knocked out cold by Arthur Abraham.


Taylor was admitted immediately after the fight as a precaution after displaying concussion-like symptoms, according to a news release. He is now vacationing in Europe.


The former middleweight champion, a resident of Little Rock, Ark., was stopped by Abraham with six seconds remaining in the opening-round Super Six Boxing Classic fight.


"I want thank all my fans and those concerned and let everyone know I'm doing just fine and feeling good,” Taylor said. “I want to congratulate Arthur Abraham on his victory and wish him well in the tournament. Right now my plans are to relax and enjoy my vacation in Europe with my wife, Erica.”


Said Lou DiBella, Taylor’s promoter: “All of us at DiBella Entertainment are grateful that Jermain is feeling better after fighting his heart out on Saturday night. Jermain showed his warrior spirit after working tirelessly to approach the fight in the finest shape of his career. Happily, with the doctor’s blessing, he has been released from the Hospital and is presently relaxing in Europe . This is the best news we could’ve received."


DiBella said it’s too early to determine whether Taylor will remain in the tournament. He has lost four of his last five fights, three by knockout.