Taylor-Pavlik Predictions

About that time

Anyway I've got Pavlik TKO. Taylor consistently got hit with Pavlik's jab and right hand in the first fight and I would be surprised if he figured it all out by now. He's not really a mover, not very good feet, and I don't think we'll see him all of a sudden learn to keep the left up.

Plus I don't think his conditioning problems are all about whether or not he's done enough roadwork, made the weight correctly, etc. He's just a nervous fighter and they seem to gas out quicker. Plus Pavlik makes him fight at a fast pace and that doesn't help.

If Pavlik fights like he did after the second round, just jabbing, landing the rights, not being reckless then I don't see Jermain holding up to his pressure.

Picks. I didn't even include a poll cause then people just vote and don't say why.

I fancy Taylor to exact revenge. I felt Pavlik was a bit lucky to escape the KO early on and Jermain lost his head, pushed too hard and was a bit blown out when he got KO'ed. The knock down almost worked against him as I think he believed he was a far superior fighter at that point and left himself too open. I expect a cagier Taylor to win a UD.

I'm sure i'm in the minority, but i'd vote for Taylor..

He has the goods to beat Pavlik, we all know it, and i think he will do it this time.. I know that some people sort of discredit Taylor's knockdown because Kelly blatantly sticks his face out to get hit, but what is important is what happened the seconds before Kelly's stupid move.. The fight was moving along, and BAM Taylor hit Pavlik with a hard right hand and sent the sweat flying off of his face, wobbling Pavlik.. My point is that even if Pavlik didn't stick his face out and get knocked down, he was still hurt, and still in danger.. If Jermain can get him in that position again, he WILL finish this time, that is a guarantee..

My prediction would be Taylor by KO/TKO, simply because i feel that is the only way he will win.. I say this because sooner or later Kelly WILL find Taylor with a straight right and knock him out if Taylor doesn't KO Pavlik beforehand.. I do not see this fight going the distance at all, considering the way these guys go after each other.. I predict Taylor by KO/TKO within 5-6 rounds.. If this does not happen, then Taylor will most likely get KO'd again, but I will stick with the former for my prediction.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RP33

I'm sure i'm in the minority, but i'd vote for Taylor..

He has the goods to beat Pavlik, we all know it, and i think he will do it this time.. I know that some people sort of discredit Taylor's knockdown because Kelly blatantly sticks his face out to get hit, but what is important is what happened the seconds before Kelly's stupid move.. The fight was moving along, and BAM Taylor hit Pavlik with a hard right hand and sent the sweat flying off of his face, wobbling Pavlik.. My point is that even if Pavlik didn't stick his face out and get knocked down, he was still hurt, and still in danger.. If Jermain can get him in that position again, he WILL finish this time, that is a guarantee..

My prediction would be Taylor by KO/TKO, simply because i feel that is the only way he will win.. I say this because sooner or later Kelly WILL find Taylor with a straight right and knock him out if Taylor doesn't KO Pavlik beforehand.. I do not see this fight going the distance at all, considering the way these guys go after each other.. I predict Taylor by KO/TKO within 5-6 rounds.. If this does not happen, then Taylor will most likely get KO'd again, but I will stick with the former for my prediction.

---

Obviously I don't agree too much with most of your prediction but I do agree that Taylor has a much better chance at a KO than a decision. He can hurt Pavlik so its not crazy to think he could get a stoppage. But I don't think he's got the stamina or defense to hold Pavlik off for 12 rounds.

Taylor TKO 10 not sure why cause im routing for Pavlik but have a funny feeling that Taylor will have his number in this.
Bring on the trilogy!!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Obviously I don't agree too much with most of your prediction but I do agree that Taylor has a much better chance at a KO than a decision. He can hurt Pavlik so its not crazy to think he could get a stoppage. But I don't think he's got the stamina or defense to hold Pavlik off for 12 rounds.

---

right

that's what i said haha

I'm taking taylor.

Me too. Taylor inside the distance.

Also, genius move making this fight a PPV.. obviously anyone who saw the first will pay to see the second.. but im SO PISSED that it is cause i was hoping to get another free (well HBO) card :(

Taylor, not sure how just have a feeling he'll beat pavlik this time to set up a trilogy

Pavlik wins by knock out in the 7th again.

Taylor will never be the same after this.

:-\

I am going with Taylor on this one...IMO a lesson was learned..he did his work in the gym without shortcuts and he is ready for business

;) You know what , last fight were by KO , but now Taylor going take care , so now this fight in my opinion going be by UD Pavlik;D;D

All that I see being different this time is Taylor more cautious trying to save energy.. but he always looks ropey at the end.

Obviously he can hurt Pavlik, but he wasted a golden opportunity to finish him last time. Will he get a good chance like that again? Doubt it.

Pavlik by late KO.

I predict this one for Pavlik again, but something tells me this one is going the distance. I just predict Taylor will be a little more defensive minded and gun shy. It will still be a good fight though.