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Th reason is because Pavlicks defense is poor, JT had a stamina problem so Pavlick was able to back Taylor up and catch him with his powershots. Calzaghi has amazing stamina and good footwork and is quicker than Pavlick so he will get off first. I do agree that he doesnt hit that hard and most of his punches are more like slaps but the simple fact is technically Calzaghi is much better than Pavlick whom is one dimentional and will throw 1-2's with a big right hoping it lands
Agreed, but I think Calzaghe and Kessler are better fighters than Taylor and if he gets popped by Kessler then he won't recover. I like Pavlik, he showed enormous courage to comeback and win against TaylorQuote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
But Kessler really hits hard and Pavlik could be made for him, keep in mind that Pavlik is big for a Middleweight and he won't be dwarfing Kessler. I would love to see them fight.
Having said all that and believing Taylor was ahead at the time of the KO i don't think Pavlik would lose a rematch. This loss will hurt Taylor's confidence. I would go for a Calzaghe UD against Pavlik and a Kessler stoppage against Pavlik.
Calzaghe open his hips too much when trying to throw a power shot. Squaring your body up like that leaves you open. He pitter patters his punches in bunches and I think Pavlik would have him inside of 6 rounds. I think Pavlik has more power than Kessler.
First Calzaghe has to get by Kessler , and im not sure hes going too , but i havent to well this year picking fights. I would pick Calzaghe over pavlik though.
The thing that i cant really understand is how Pavlik has gone from the 1# Contender to beating JT ,who is a very good fighter but defense was a little sloppy and stamina wasnt great, to the f**kin Terminator Koing everyone from Winky to Calzaghi in 6 round. I give Pavlik credit but he is too open to be a great champion.
I have him beat Winkey but i not sure of Cal and Kess just yet we will see just wait a year
Pavlick could be an awesome fighter if his defense was a bit better and he had more variety to his boxing. The thing is if plan A dont work hes f**ked thats why i would favour a good technician over him all the time.
Pavlik's no Winky for sure, but his defense is pretty good. He manages to block alot of shots or get them to glance off him. Though, he really needs to learn to bring that jab back faster and not measure so much with it; also keep his left hand up higher. He did eat many right hands last night, not as many in the 6th and 7th, but still too many. He'll learn one way or the other.
Calzaghe rips him into oblivion.  Are you serious???
Calzaghe is a better distance fighter then Pavlik, he throws more and hits harder.
How would Pavlik stand a chance against someone who is bigger and stronger with a higher work rate and a better outside game? Pavlik's style is against him in that fight. Nobody is going to beat Calzaghe fighting at a distance unless your name is mikkel kessler.
I agree. I see Kessler taking Calzaghe out early.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sugar_Shaw
More power than Kessler? Let them fight, and I'll back to you on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by southakron314
Question if kessler loses then what will happen to him just to ask
And for the record i hope Cal wins and so people stop giving him so much crap all the time
Depends how he loses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Close decision: Maybe rematch
Wide UD: He'll be called overrated
KO'd: He'll be called even more overrated.
I think Calzaghe has more to worry about tho. A loss to Kess will really damage his legacy. Many feel its his first true test, and he is too old to really come back from a big defeat.
I love Joe Calzaghe PREMEQuote:
Originally Posted by Preme
we dont all share your views my friend , 2 mandatory fights in 10 years lol
you dont think Pavlik is better than any of Calzaghes previous oponant ?
id pick Kelly to win inside distance as for Kessler well for me he has alot to prove againest Joe.
Kessler wins in 11