A boxer from Rose 's era , Taylorcame close to getting in the ring for a shot at glory with Rose .
While Rose never fought him , Taylorhad the pleasure of meeting the legend at an exhibition bout , which Rose put on free of charge .
A boxer from Rose 's era , Taylorcame close to getting in the ring for a shot at glory with Rose and while he never fought him , Taylorhad the pleasure of meeting the legend at an exhibition bout , which he put on free of charge .