Pavlik at 168:how would he do?

[ICB]

There isn't really anyone that can beat him at 168 except Calzaghe but i would even give Pavlik a chance in that one, because one of Calzaghe's biggest weaknesses is the straight right hand which he was caught over and over again by Woodhall, Reid. Now Kessler vs Pavlik would a very interesting fight, both men throw straight punches, and both men have very good technique. The edge in boxing skills goes to Kessler and the advantage in power going to Pavlik, there really isn't much too choose between them. I would love to see Pavlik shut Froch's big mouth, although Froch has some skills his defense is terrible and i think Pavlik would get rid of Froch in quick time. Andrade vs Pavlik like i said ages ago would be a very bad night for Andrade, Andrade blocks punches with his face and although he has a granite chin theres only so much a man can take, i think Bute is the darkhorse of the division i think he would give Pavlik some trouble, and as for Mundine he is a good fighter with good handspeed and i see Mundine giving Pavlik some trouble, but Mundine's defense is too leaky for my liking.

Overall like someone said Pavlik still looked very skinny at 166, and he should move to 168 without sacrificing any of his attributes, i think he could even move up to 175 without sacrificing anything as well. But before Pavlik moves up i would like him to atleast beat Abraham.

[killersheep]

Here's my take.

Pavlik vs.

Calzaghe: Calzaghe by UD (If Calzaghe stays focused easy UD too much movement for anyone really, if Calzaghe tries anything "cute" though Pavlik is the man that can capitalize on it)

Kessler: Pavlik by UD (I can't see Kessler having the ability to adapt to Pavlik's attack, Kess is one of finest fundamental boxers in the game, I don't think that would help him one bit against Pavlik though)

Mundine: Pavlik KO (As mentioned before Mundine has a leaky defense
and a questionable eye now, Mundine has some definate speed, but Kelly's reach would nullify that advantage, after all if Sven Ottke could do it.....)

Bute: Bute by SD (This would be an excellent fight IMO, a great match-up both young fighters with everything to prove at 168, I think that Bute could actually outbox Pavlik, there I said it)

Andrade: Pavlik by KO (If you thought Andrade-Kessler was one sided, this would be sheer destruction)

Lacy: Pavlik by KO (Lacy has still looked like a broken man recently)

Froch: Pavlik by KO (I think Froch would catch him a few times, but Pavlik still prevails with his output)