Thomas Hauser really is the best boxing writer around bar none.

He has unparalleled access to the fighters, who obviously trust him implicitly. I mean, he rode to the hospital with Pavlik.

Great story, I was moved when he was telling about how Kelly was crying in the dressing room.

Pavlik is such a likeable guy, I really hope he learns from the loss and comes back better than ever.

I think his illness and the weight were big hurdles, but based on what I saw I think he would still have had his hands full with Hopkins even if fully fit and not at a weight disadvantage.