I just rewatched the fight.

Pavlik did far better than i realised the first time. He actually had some success with his counter jab and he was able to land his right hand occasionally in the middle rounds. Unforenately for him, the cut occured and it was all seriously down hill from there.

Pavlik should exercise his rematch clause. I'm not saying he will win a rematch but he would likely do much in a second fight.