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Honestly, seeing the way Froch has been handled by Taylor before Taylor ran out of gas, I'd give Bute the hell of a chance to force the Cobra into submission. Hopefully that fight happens, Bilbo is a huge Cobra fan, it would make it for some interesting discussions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke
What about Kessler against pavlik???
He needs to fight the super six winner or kessler to be proved 'the best in my opinion......Quote:
Originally Posted by fanfan
Kessler essentially ducked a fight with Bute to fight Stieglitz just so we're all clear. Abraham has as much of a chance against Bute as Pavlik. Dirrell is out indefinitely. Bute has already beat Bika. Other than the Ward v. Froch winner, and given Kessler dodged Bute, Pavlik is not a bad fight between now and the winner of the S6.
Agree 100%. Bute vs. the winner (or loser, even) of Froch/Ward is obviously the key fight. But in the meantime, Pavlik is about as good a fight as you can make without moving him up to fight Pascal, Hopkins, Dawson, or Cloud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
What about a fight with Johnson? I'd much rather see that than Bute - Pavlik.
Regardless of the circumstances, Bute is pissing his career away. I think he has all the tools to rule the SMW division, but he's just sitting around getting older and fighting gimmes. It's been pretty disappointing to watch his career progression to this point.
If kelly can get back to where he was I really think he can pull off the upset. Bute is over rated but he is skilled. Just think pavlik can bang him out in late round stoppage. Bute has never been tested by a good fighter. Andrade is solid but not comparable to pav at his peak
Pavlik drinking again: Pavlik brothers draw cops with fight | RingTVQuote:
Originally Posted by CommunistKevin
That just sucks to hear if its true. I know pavlik wanted to stay true to his upbringing and what not and stay in youngstown but hell he needs to move into a new environment. Fight very often so that he's got something to do and is focused and a new trainer wouldn't be bad. Most likely its all to late and pav will fight once a year for a few years while being in and outa rehab, or somethin worse...Quote:
Originally Posted by shzaPavlik drinking again: Pavlik brothers draw cops with fight | RingTVQuote:
Originally Posted by CommunistKevin
Wow just wow. That is depressing. Well hope he can still fight aug 6. But really he is prob not ever going to be the same.