Froch: I want to shut Pavliks mouth in Nottingham

**Rantcatrat** · 07-19-2012 12:08 PM

At super middleweight, Pavlik just has not performed as effectively as he did as a middleweight. It's because his power hasn't translated at 168. Froch is a career super middleweight with a decent chin. Froch's also been in with better competition his last few fights. Not a good recipe for Pavlik. The only thing in Pavlik's favor is that he looked better against a common opponent in Jermain Taylor. If I'm Pavlik's people, I would negotiate with Bute, Froch and Kessler's people right now for the best deal. Does everyone agree that for a stay-busy type opponent, he's the best option out there?

**Tam Seddon** · 07-19-2012 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

At super middleweight, Pavlik just has not performed as effectively as he did as a middleweight. It's because his power hasn't translated at 168. Froch is a career super middleweight with a decent chin. Froch's also been in with better competition his last few fights. Not a good recipe for Pavlik. The only thing in Pavlik's favor is that he looked better against a common opponent in Jermain Taylor. If I'm Pavlik's people, I would negotiate with Bute, Froch and Kessler's people right now for the best deal. Does everyone agree that for a stay-busy type opponent, he's the best option out there?

I agree with what you are saying, But maybe Pavlik feels he is ready for a Carl Froch fight, with him slating his performances why doesnt Pavlik step up to Nottingham and fight the champion? If Pavlik thinks he can be the man at 168 he should go and fight Froch and bring the belt back home? Pavlik thinks hes ready...now here is the opportunity.

**Kirkland Laing** · 07-19-2012 06:02 PM

Pavlik probably isn't going to get any better than he currently is. He's knows it too so he's looking at getting the biggest possible paydays out of what's left of his name. So what options has he got? Froch and Ward, who else? Nobody else who sells tickets and/or makes lots of TV money. And he knows he's got no chance against Ward and his best chance of getting back to big money is somehow beating Froch in a war. So that's why he's after a Froch fight.