Quote Originally Posted by smashup View Post
I think a lot (not all) of the US public and Press are desperate for their own Hatton type figure and yurning for Kelly to be that man
Don't see anything extra special in him but he's value for money and they love him for it.
I totally agree with Calzaghes statement a few weeks bac which is why i used it.
Joe would school him even now and would have stopped him 5/6 years ago and i DO mean school him.
Do like Pavlik a lot but i even think Popkins could ruin his dream!
You are correct - He is better value for the money than most fighters out there.

To a certain extent, I understand the comparison to Calzaghe, they are of course around the same weight class, but be fair to Pavlik here. Pavlik is 26 and has only defended the middleweight belt twice. Joe is 37. He literally has ten years on Pavlik in experience. He has seen every single mold of opponent - from boxers to punchers to brawlers. Pavlik is still fine-tuning his craft. You should give him his due. He has accomplished a fair amount by age 26. If he even gets a fight with Calzaghe at this stage in his career is evidence of his potential. Joe stayed at super middlweight and mostly fought British and European fighters during his reign. Will Pavlik's career be more accomplished than Joe's?