Quote Originally Posted by Youngblood View Post
I believe Kelly when he says "I'll fight anybody they put in front of me." I believe it more in him then I do any other fighter that says it today, and we know that most of them say it. Just few of them actually mean it.

But alas, thus we have promotors and who must earn their wages and %'s, and if they are worth their salt, they'll be looking at things more closely then just the next fight, but in a progressive career oriented way. I don't see Pavlik fighting another Lockett though. I don't think he would personally stand for it. Sure he is humble, but he is also proud and knows what the fans think and want. His next fight, I believe, will be worth the watch and hopefully test him.
Like all Pro fighters Pavlik's number one priority is to make money. When you're a nobody, the only chance to make mega bucks is against the BIG names. When you become a BIG name yourself, you can earn BIG bucks against lesser fighters.

I believe Pavlik WANTS to fight the best. But like everyone else, the MONEY has to be right. I'm sure Pavlik wont have a problem cashing in against the likes of Duddy...