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I've defended Floyd for taking the bigger money fight, so I'll defend Joe.
The Roy fight probably brings twice the money as a Pavlik fight. Its much less risky, he'd be silly not to take it. 20 years from now, people will forget that Jones was a shadow of what he was and a win over him could look good on Joe's resume. He should fight Jones and then Pavlik.
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Look Lockett was the test for the Calzaghe/Pavlik potential fight, as they are in the same stable. Enzo saw what happened to Lockett and right then and there was no way Joe was going to fight him.
Enzo's knows how Joe fairs against Lockett, they are in the same camp for goodness sakes. It was the measuring stick and Enzo saw what he did...and there will be no Pavlik fight. Period.
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The Calzaghe camp didn't need to comment on Pavlik like that, stupid, a little disrespectful and leaves yourself open to be called out.
Lockett never had a hope against Pavlik, he was never even close to world class, I don't think that fight had much of a bearing on Calzaghe's decision.
A pavlik fight at this time is a huge risk for Joe, the Calzaghe of a couple years ago would win a comfortable decision IMO, but the lethargic version against Hopkins would be in for a real tough fight, it would be a real risk to his legacy considering if he were to win Pavlik's stock would be downgraded retrospectively.
I would personally hold a W over Kelly as huge for Joe, but many fans are already pointing out deficiencies in Pavlik's game (slow footed, 1 dimensional, and unproven above middle). I think Pavlik's a brilliant fighter, and while there is some truth about his slow feet, his other attributes (Power, strength, reach, awsome jab, determination) more than make up for it. I believe a lot of fans are weary of jumping on a bandwagon nowadays in case they look stupid like they did with Lacy.
Joe is not the best of the millennium that title belongs to the hated money May.
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Why doesnt Joe just fight em both?
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Totally agree with Jack...maybe not totally...but I agree basically.
Being a fan of both...I can honestly say that Joe needs to put up & shut up.
If Pavlik's such a walk in the park...put on your hip boots & get deep in the muck because honestly...it aint gonna be that easy.
In the end...I believe in Joe & feel that he would win...but Kelly's got rocks in his gloves & Joe tasted canvas against my FOAT when the Nard dropped him & that aint a great sign.
Never beg a 40 dollar hooker...specially after she's just turned down your mom's credit card!!
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If this fight gets signed, the smack talking is gonna be good stuff.
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