Quote Originally Posted by Danny_G
Time will tell. We have never seen Pavlik at 168 but if he packs that wallop with him while moving up, he will have a punchers chance. Kelly is faster and stronger than I imagined. The only thing this kid has going against him is that questionable chin. I still give Pavlik a punchers chance because that is what he has, one hell of a punch. I am sure Pavlik hits harder than Kessler. You think? I think Pavlik would knock Kessler out. IMO
I think Pav could win just because he throws so many punches and they seem to eventually catch up witht heir opponent. That said, Pavlik is obviously not as crafty as Calzaghe nor a southpaw, which adds insult to injury so to speak. Kessler seemed to be befuddled through those later rounds and was the 1st I've seen him stop with his gameplan, and basically abandon his jab. Don't know if Kelly could put him off his game by volume alone, unless he lands some of those rights. A little early for me to make a prediction, until we see if Pavlik goes to 168. He needs to touch gloves with Miranda again, this time at 168, and also a must fight for Pavlik is Andrade. After those it would be a bit easier to gauge his chances with Kess. Right now I'd have to go with Kess, but it can't be a foregone conclusion. Bad move to just jump in with Kess before testing the 168 waters though IMO. Damn next year is going to be busy for Kess and Pav. I think Taylor/Kessler would be very intriguing also.