Quote Originally Posted by LEGION View Post
I think Pavlik is going to have more problems than some anticipate.

I see him winning just from output alone; and really cleaning up in the later rounds, but I don't see him ko'ing Hop.

I love this fight; for the simple reason it will teach Kelly alot IMO. He will learn to shore up the left side defense better, as he has a tendency to leave that jab hanging out a little long, or dropping it down to his side. Hopkins is going to catch him doing that, bet on it.

This will also be a big test for Kelly because he's going to get caught some shots to the body; which is where I feel the best chance of beating him comes from; at least stopping him anyways, or slowing him down enough to stop the constant attack he brings. That long thin body is going to be targeted by Hopkins and I can see Kelly getting dropped a couple of times.

Kelly isn't the bigger guy in this fight; like all his previous opponents. Maybe a slight heigth advantage, but that's it. And this will imo be a big challenge not being the "giant" in the fight.

But even a hater will say Kelly is a game guy, and there's no quit in him; so knocked down or not, he will come back harder and eventually the work rate will overwhelm Hopkins. He can't stay on the bicycle all night; and he can't fight a whole 12 anymore, so you'll see him picking his shots carefully; but he's not going to be a pushover for Kelly. This is a great oppurtunity for Pavlik to learn alot. Just my take on the whole thing.
wow way to break it down. I'm probably dreaming when I'm predicting pavlik knocking him out early. I would like to see it though, we need another superstar in the sport.

Even at 43 hopkins probably has enough tricks in the bag to last him awhile. But I see him gassing out like in calzaghe fight, and I believe he will be in trouble.

Pavlik hits harder than calzaghe.