I don't see how Bernard can win this... I am a huge Hokins fan but this is how I see it.


Lets see...

Nard has the ability to make just about everyone look bad... But he does not have the stamina to out fox Pavlik for 12. He could only do it to Joe for about 7.5 before he started geting hit a bit. Nevermind the fact that his activity level was nil after 8.

Whether or not Kelly looks bad he throws a SHITLOAD of punches and CAN do it for 12... He also showed in the Miranda fight that you can't will your way past him... He will punish you on the way... Taylor had to land about 4 bombs in a row to drop Kelly and although he almost got him it showed what kind of stuff Pavlik has downstairs...

I'm confused on how people think Bernard can win this.

Kelly will come out firing, he will land inconsistantly due to Bernards cagey defense... Bernard will somewhat outfox him fairly effectivly for 5 or 6 rounds but will begin to wear down and you will see round after round Pavlik landing with more and more ferequency... Nard will be even more tired in this fight and even more inactive then the Calzaghe fight due to Kelly's costant pressure and power punching...

I love the Nard but Kelly takes this one... UD