Quote Originally Posted by OumaFan
I would give Pavlik a decent shot, but its hard to say cause he really hasn't been tested yet by a good fighter.

I guess the most likely outcome is that Miranda ends up being too strong for him, its not like either guy's that good defensively, and Pavlik might be getting too big for the weight, with the deal with him telling his corner in the last fight that he couldn't feel his legs, couldn't move well. Miranda seems sturdier although its hard to tell cause Pavlik hasn't been in with a big puncher.

But Miranda's very beatable, that wide sweeping lead left hook is gonna get him in trouble one of these days against a big puncher. I couldn't figure out why Green wouldn't try to time him with a right over it when Miranda was coming in, he's really open for the right hand.
That flaw would be Kelly Pavliks best chance. He has that sweet straight right, a better right than Green. Miranda put himself in far worse position throwing that hook than he does throwing the right, and if Pavlik could set him up and time him, he could make him pay. Still, I would have to pick Miranda. Don't think Pavlik could help but get dragging into trading, and I have no reason to think Pavlik has enough chin to stand up to Miranda's power. He might, but know one really knows. On the other hand, Miranda can take a punch, and we know he can win against top opponents.