Re: Lou DiBullie's bluff was called: Taylor out. Pavlik/Duddy in the works.
Originally Posted by
Danny_G
Lou DiBullie's bluff was called: Taylor out. Pavlik/Duddy in the works. Jermain Taylor, whom Pavlik knocked out last month, opted not to seek a rematch now.
Good! Fwock Lou DiBella right in the chute!
I’m not surprised that Taylor opted out of the rematch. He has a lot of rebuilding to do in & out of the ring. He needs to get back to his prior self…he’s lost his hunger & his confidence…bring back Pat Burns.
Originally Posted by
Danny_G
Many expected Pavlik's first fight to be against Taylor, who had a rematch clause with Pavlik for a nontitle bout at 166 pounds. But Taylor's handlers opted not to exercise the clause.
I aint really down with Pavlik moving up to 166 or 168.
He’s been just under the radar at 160lbs all these years & now that he’s arrived…I don’t want him going anywhere. Let them say that Taylor’s handlers are the ones that backed out of the right…people aren’t stupid.
I’m sure it was a little more than just Taylor’s handlers backing out. Taylor knows that Pavlik would more than likely spark his ass out again. Taylor got out jabbed & over powered…something he’s never had happen before. I watched the presser before the Taylor Spinks fight & listened to him…he may have thought that he was ready for the fight…that he was prepped for Pavlik…but I truly believe that he took Kelly waaaaay too lightly.
He thought because he beat Hopkins & Wright that there was no one else out there to pose a threat…he was wrong. During the press conference he called both Miranda & Pavlik out & Kelly just chuckled at him.
HBO was the one that aired it & you could see Jack grinning from ear to ear because he knew that the winner of Pavlik Miranda was going to get a shot at Taylor & I would imagine he knew his bwoy was going to win against Miranda just as easily as he thought Kelly would win against Taylor.
Honestly, I thought Pavlik would have a ruffer night with Miranda than Taylor…but he took both of their licks & boxed his way through them. Lowe said that Pavlik would walk right through Miranda & he was right. Funny thing is that he was in the minority with that thought.
Jack was talking about all the mistakes that Taylor made & how Kelly would capitalize on those mistakes because they were the same ones that Kelly made & the same ones that they had just corrected in the gym.
Fantastic.
Originally Posted by
Danny_G
Taylor, who suffered the first loss of his career when he was knocked out by Pavlik in the seventh round, had an automatic, non-title rematch clause at 166 pounds. Although he told reporters several times he planned to trigger the clause, that seems unlikely.
Again…I’m glad that Taylor’s takin some time to regroup…but it won’t do him any good. Pavlik’s got his number. All he has to do is back Taylor up, fire that over hand right off of the jab, drop a few uppers, & he’s go the fight won.
Originally Posted by
Danny_G
Although several fighters were mentioned as possible opponents for Pavlik, including Sergio Mora, IBF champion Arthur Abraham and WBA champion Felix Sturm, Duddy's fan base and potential proved irresistible.
I’d love to see Pavlik vs. Abraham…not so much Sturm. I truly think that he’d knock Felix out. Pavlik’s a hell of a boxer when he needs to be & that jab of his can change the tide of a fight…couple that with his power & you can count on a TKO victory.
Not really that big on the Duddy fight happening…but so be it, if it does.
Originally Posted by
Danny_G
Pavlik, who also won the WBO title against Taylor, will attend the WBO convention in Puerto Rico at the end of the month to accept the "Fighter of the Year" award. Dunkin has received several calls from promoters wanting Pavlik to attend upcoming bouts across the country — all expenses paid.
Good for Kelly. I’m thrilled to death that he’s getting shipped around all expenses paid. FOTY sweetens the pop. I love it!!!!
Originally Posted by
Danny_G
"Everyone just loves this guy," said Dunkin.
Totally agree with the above.
Kelly Pavlik for President!!!
Never beg a 40 dollar hooker...specially after she's just turned down your mom's credit card!!
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