Quote Originally Posted by Mr140 View Post
Smash what has Calzaghe down to show he is way better then Pavlik i mean he in the eyes of alot of people lost to 43 year old Hopkins. Now i know Hopkins hard to look good against but come on if Pavlik does a better job on Hopkins then Calzaghe did then he has nothing then.
Well at the least Calzaghe has proven himself more at a higher weight; where we are really just now going to see what Pavlik can do up there. Pavlik will have some problems with Hopkins and as much as I hate to say it. I think Calzaghe; as long as he doesn't get into a war on the ropes with Pavlik; will most likely beat Kelly.

Taylor gave Pavlik alot more trouble at not only the higher weight in the rematch, but by better movement and not getting caught on the ropes; but Joe won't gas like Taylor has a tendency to do. Also I think Joe takes a better shot than people think, and though Kessler isn't a mega puncher; he did pop Joe several times and Joe didn't seem fazed in the least if I remember right.

Pavlik throws more punches but until he gets an opponent hurt and to the ropes they are all straight punches and I just don't see Joe hanging around waiting to let them land. IF Pavlik hurts Calzaghe and gets him to the ropes Calzaghe better run; as Pavlik is the best finisher today IMO; and that's when he's the most dangerous. But I don't see Kelly wearing him down enough unless it's very late in the fight possibly; and in the last couple of rounds if Joe feels he has it I don't see him giving Kelly any unneccesary oppurtunities. Joe by decision as much as it would hurt me to see.

Alot depends on how or more importantly if Pavlik beats Hopkins; and does anyone know what weight kelly and Joe would fight at? Assuming LHW correct?