Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205
Quote Originally Posted by TyBuff
I would like to see Pavlik step up against better opposition so we can see how much he truly has improved. His boxing skills have seemed to improved (from highlights I have seen) but with his power he always has a punchers chance against whomever.
Agreed. Pavlik has all the tools...but he's being handled a bit too...kid-i-ly.

Thing is...it's a double edged sword with me. He's not fighting complete bums...but even Duddy (whom I do not rate) stepped up & fought a vet when he matched his raw power against Yory Boy. Pavlik is a much much much more complete fighter than many think. I've followed him for quite sometime...not to say that I know the guy back & front...but I likes what I see.

Only thing that bothers me is his inactivity. He's not been fighting as often as some of the other champs & contenders...for example Abraham, Sturm, & Miranda.

The big thing about Pavlik is that he does have power & he does know how to throw his punches in bunches...I just hope that he aint taking this guy lightly. I don't know S*** about him...admittedly...but his record aint bad...then again...it aint all that either.

Lately...alot of up & coming second tier fighters are proving to be more than bargained for & upsets seem to be budding around every corner.

Urango, Collazo, Taylor, & others keep on shocking the world by throwing out good shots against the veterans & stars.

Quote Originally Posted by TyBuff
Arce, what else is there to say about him that hasnt already been said??
Agreed. That "lollipop kid" S*** is just that...the S***. I love it. There's very little uniquness and originality left in this world...that kid hit the nail on the head & he's got heart & fists to boot...sorry...but I'm 100% in his corner. I aint ashamed to admit that I was late coming on to the Arce train...but win lose or draw...I'm riding it to the end.

He brings fun back to the sport...nothing like a blood drooling cowboy hat wearing lollipop chewin Mexican half pint warrior to rejuvenate the game.

Quote Originally Posted by TyBuff
cc wacko, THE BEST DRbR on the net
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww...honestly...Wacko appreciates that...sincerely. Gives the ole' Wack a sense of purpose.

Thing is babe...wer'e probably the only Drunken Round by Round on the net. :P Heh heh heh...but I feels the love! Cheers & koneecheewah!

Damn right...Wacko's wasted...been painting the bedroom & den to match the new $3899 worth of furniture that the wife slammed me with!
We'll see what what happens when Pavlik fights someone who makes him dig deep down, alter his style, make adjustments, and show heart. I know you don't rate Duddy, he's far ahead of where Pavlik was at 18 fights. He KO'd in 1 round Pavlik's last opponent in his 8th fight.

I saw something in the Campas fight that chanced my opinion on Duddy. For the first 5 rounds, he tried to walk through Yory Boy like he's walked through everyone else. Then he figured out that needed to dust off his abandoned boxing skill that's he's not been using. He hasn't needed them, not until Yory Boy fought him like a man possessed. People say Duddy don't have skill, but if you what the 2nd have of the Campas fight, he shows he has some skills.