Pavlik gives Americans someone to really route for. And to be honest, the fact that he's white also gives him some extra fan base. Countdown to Pavlik/Hopkins discussed this concept and I agree with them 100%.

I like Pavlik because of his workrate, his determination, his heart, his humbleness, and the fact that he's knocking everyone out. He's willing to fight anyone and just goes out there and does his job.