Pavlik is a slow one dimensional fighter whose style is perfect for Calzaghe.
Calzaghes wins a UD because of his superior movement, speed and boxing intelligence. His granite chin is also another reason why he can't lose to Pavlik.
Hopkins power at 175 > Pavliks power at 168. Pavliks only fight above 160 went the distance against a guy he knocked out previously although Taylor did fight a smarter fight the second time round. The KD against Hopkins happened due to him being off balance and not expecting the punch, if i am correct he got up in 4, wasn't even hurt and WON the fight.
Fighters getting knocked down doesn't mean they don't have a granite chin. Look at Margarito.... he has one of the best chins in the sport and he has been down a few times.
I'm sure he has been down more than that.
Taylor doesn't have good lateral movement like Calzaghe and always tires down the stretch, Calzaghe doesn't tire and his lateral movement is pretty good. Calzaghe's southpaw stance might pose a problem for Pavlik as well. Pavliks best weapon is his right hand, In the kessler fight Calzaghe adapted and took away Kessler's right hand who is a better technical boxer than Pavlik.... Once Calzaghe adapted to the right hand it would all be over for Pavlik. Styles make fights and Calzaghe's style is perfect against Pavlik.
Last edited by Pugilistic; 08-25-2008 at 10:35 AM.
Its funny. I was convinced that Taylor would beat Pavlik because he had all the same advantages as Joe does.
I know i've said this before but I think that Pavlik learned more in them early rounds against Taylor than he did in his whole pro career before and I think he came out of the fight a far better boxer. In the rematch he showed just how much his boxing skills had improved by again shocking me and outboxing Taylor.
fair enough didn't know that but googled it and yeah thats uncool,
Bronco McKart doesn't hit harder than Miranda but Hopkins doesn't hit harder than Kess... his win over Hopkins was ugly as fuck but u might find Pavlik will need an ugly win to beat the Nard, u slag Calzaghes opponents but Pav fought 30 nobodys before stepping up, he did call out Hopkins but Hopkins then backed out. U slag his power but its well know his hands are fucked so he can't really bang anymore but he still wins fights even without the power he had, thats pretty impressive.
I have more boxing knowlege in my little toe-nail than you. Internet warrior who neg reps every comment he doesnt agree with. Your a class A prick and a hater you pick against fighters because you cant see beyond your hate which makes you about as stupid as they come. I see your prediction on Calkzaghe vs Pavlik about as accurate as your Calzaghe v Kessler pick.
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