Dan Rafael blog: Serious talks underway for Pavlik-Williams and other tid bits

[Rantcatrat]

Big Props to Rafael for calling out David Haye!!!


Here are my picks for the mentioned fights:

Williams-Pavlik....The Punisher, by KO! Pavlik has personal issues and Williams' style is awkward and his output is above average, Pavlik is going to get shook early, try to force his way back in the fight and then get put down for good with a HUGE left cross. Pavlik is done at 160 and will move up to 168....just my opinion though

Ward-Kessler...Kessler by SD, down on points knocks Ward down late and finishes strong

Abraham-Taylor...Taylor by SD (if the fight is in the US) Abraham by UD if the fight is in Germany

Dirrell-Froch....Dirrell by KO

Ward by SD - fight is in Oakland.
Abraham v. Taylor - tough fight to pick. AA by knockout or Taylor by decision.
Dirrell by KO? Really? Explain.

[ClubberLang]

Rafael does not seem to think getting around Mora will be an issue. From his chat today:

James (Ashville, NC)




Sergio Mora has been saying Pavlik legally has to face him and he won't step aside. Could this be a problem making Pavlik-Williams?
Dan Rafael (1:41 PM)





They'll work that out I am sure. I feel bad for Mora because he does have a contract but I am pretty sure it will be resolved.

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He also said the fight was far from a done deal because they are far apart on what the split should be. I am a Williams fan and think he wis the better fighter, but from a financial perspective Pavlik is the champ and is the bigger draw. If he wants a big fight, he has to relize that at this point he'll have to get the short end of the stick.