Pavlik's trainer Jack Loew slams the Calzaghe camp.

[southakron314]

Kelly Pavlik trainer Jack Loew has some words for June opponent Gary Lockett.

Jack Loew, trainer of world middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, read with great interest the remarks made earlier this week by Gary "The Rocket" Lockett, the No. 1 contender who will be challenging Pavlik for the title in June.

"I see where Lockett has become inspired by Joe Calzaghe's victory over Bernard Hopkins in his U.S. debut and is predicting the same result against Kelly. Maybe Enzo Calzaghe can teach Lockett to slap like a girl -- just like Joe," said Loew.

"You can get away with that style of fighting against a 43-year-old geezer, but don't try that against Kelly. That's how rockets crash and burn. Kelly is having a camp that is second to none. We didn't work this hard to win the title just to have Lockett and his troubadour trainer take it away from us. Kelly is going to launch Lockett back to Wales...without a plane."

Pavlik (33-0, 29 KOs), from Youngstown, OH, makes his first title defense against mandatory challenger Lockett (30-1, 21 KOs), from Cwmbran, Wales, Saturday, June 7, at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Frank Warren's Sports Network and Caesars Atlantic City, the Pavlik-Lockett world middleweight championship will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 9:35 p.m. EDT / 6:35 p.m. PDT in the U.S.

[southakron314]

Jack Loew is trying to cash in . He knows he has the guy to do it in Pavlik. Pavlik , Calzaghe would be a great fight. I personally think Pavlik knocks him out . If Pavlik knocks him out (Lockett) in violent fashion he should call him out on live hbo. I would.

[superheavyrhun]

Would this be the ultimate match-up between two fighters whose trainers have their reputations built by having one very very talented fighter and have managed to avoid having that fighter move on to more established, and maybe more famous and more talented trainers.

[Spicoli]

Seems as though Loew Is getting the hang of the whole Preemptive promotion.Personally I would much rather see Calzaghe go against Pavlik rather than Jones Jr.....but money talks.

[southakron314]

Seems as though Loew Is getting the hang of the whole Preemptive promotion.Personally I would much rather see Calzaghe go against Pavlik rather than Jones Jr.....but money talks.

+8. Sorry thats as much as I could give.

[Galaxy]

I'd much rather see Calzaghe face Dawson than both Jones & Pavlik. IMO Dawson is most deserving of a shot at the 175 pound championship & Pavlik still has business to take care of at 160 with guys like Wright & Abraham in awaiting.

But I think Calzaghe will take Jones & Pavlik will move onto Rubio. From there who knows... maybe Dawson can clean up Tarver impressively & present an attractive option for Calzaghe

[Majesty]

Won't hesitate to say calzaghe beats the stuffing out of pavlik

[Gandalf]

Calzaghe: Pavlik would be a great matchup. I really hope Joe decides to fight him. The ultimate way to close a career, rather than toying with an old Jones Jr.

[HattonTheHammer]

I'd much rather see Calzaghe face Dawson than both Jones & Pavlik. IMO Dawson is most deserving of a shot at the 175 pound championship & Pavlik still has business to take care of at 160 with guys like Wright & Abraham in awaiting.

But I think Calzaghe will take Jones & Pavlik will move onto Rubio. From there who knows... maybe Dawson can clean up Tarver impressively & present an attractive option for Calzaghe

i thought the exact same thing before i saw him johnson, jurys out on dawson now. I suspect he wouldnt be able to go to war with calzaghe who would exploit an unproven chin and ala lacy prove to have too much experience for him.

Pavlik is entirely a different kettle of fish. The guy is proven at 160 and what with his punching power, reach advantage etc could be just as dominant at 168.

I suspect team calzaghe will opt for the easier bigger payday and fight jones jr in cardiff in november, if however joe is serious about going out at the very top pavlik next year in the states HAS to happen!!

[Conrad]

Calzaghe: Pavlik would be a great matchup. I really hope Joe decides to fight him. The ultimate way to close a career, rather than toying with an old Jones Jr.

I agree, but I think it's more a case of if Pavlik wants to fight Joe - not Joe wanting Pavlik.

Calzaghe has said in the past that RJJ does nothing to enhance his legacy - Pavlik however, would.

The big stumbling block for Pavlik Vs Calzaghe for me is Arum. Will he risk Kelly at 168lb against the best SMW on the planet at this stage of his career?

[southakron314]

Won't hesitate to say calzaghe beats the stuffing out of pavlik

Really. Just like he over powered and totally hurt Hopkins and beat him. Calzaghe fights like a kitten.

[RozzySean]

Calzaghe might box the ears of Pavlik, but he won't beat the stuffing out of him. Calzaghe can't hurt Pavlik. Hell, I'm not sure he could hurt me. I love watching him fight and I consider myself a fan, but the one thing he can't do is crack. Hopkins was right about one thing, Calzaghe might have hit him with more punches than he's ever been hit with, but Hopkins face looked like he had been out for a jog rather than a prizefight.

[Deanrw]

Call me stupid, but Pavlik was supposed to lose his last three fights according to the majority who considers themselves "in the know". I don't think he is a pushover for anyone. Joe better not get sloppy like he did with Bernard, because Pavlik will make him pay a much heavier price if he does.

[denilson200]

Calzaghe might box the ears of Pavlik, but he won't beat the stuffing out of him. Calzaghe can't hurt Pavlik. Hell, I'm not sure he could hurt me. I love watching him fight and I consider myself a fan, but the one thing he can't do is crack. Hopkins was right about one thing, Calzaghe might have hit him with more punches than he's ever been hit with, but Hopkins face looked like he had been out for a jog rather than a prizefight.

Very well said. Calzaghe may give a boxing clinic on Pavlik, but he won't destroy him and to me looking at Calzaghe's legacy he has never really DESTROYED a great fighter, or even stopped or knocked out one. All his best wins have been UD's. He just finds a way win. To me Calzaghe is a bit like what Larry Holmes was in the 80's, yeah he was good and he kept winning, but there is something in the back of your mind saying "Is he really that good ?" as to me he is not as good was what came before (Jones, Toney, Benn, McClellan) and maybe the way Tyson put Holmes firmly in his place, Pavlik can do the same to Calzaghe.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I like Loew