I believe Krusher when he says he is prepared to get dirty.

When Hop fought Kelly---Pavlik's corner told him to hit low- and mid rounds Kelly threw a 'respectfully' soft blow to the family jewels- but that was it. Pavlik is a clean fighter.


If this gets dirty, then it has the makings of Hop-Echols II. That was a fun-foul fest.

Rabbit punches, elbows, low blows, body slams...
Side note: if Hopkins wants to claim to have ended a carreer- I think Echols was never the same after those two fights. He was a solid puncher & decent brawler.

Both fights IMO were competitive; alot of punches, but the 2nd one was a prison fight without the shenk.

If that occurs, the 3rd man will be seen & heard way more than we want.
Hop vs Kovalev Double-DQ