Who did you pick to win? Pavlik or Taylor. I have your name here either way.

[bcollins]

You can't crow too much, though - Taylor put up a hell of a fight. I wouldn't say that no one can beat Pavlik at 160, cause JT has a better than average shot in a rematch.

I'd still go with Pavlik, though

[helminth]

I have to give props to Pavlik. He put out an amazing fight. I thought JT was going to knock him out. I was almost right, but man Pavlik sure impressed me with his determination and will to wade through the canvas. CC to Pavlik.

[LEGION]

Actually Danny I was picking Taylor to win, in all honesty. I said if he stayed outside and boxed and countered he'd pull a decision. But, I said if he ever wore down and decided to get doodlebuged in the corner he would get murdered. I guess I cheated and picked both But I can't say I "for sure" picked Pavlik. I don't care, I couldn't be happier.

[VictorCharlie]

I was feeling pretty smart last night...Told my brother I thought Pavlik would score a KO somewhere between round 7 and 10.

[X]

I have some humble pie to eat .... I thought Taylor would be too slick, too sharp and know too much for Pavlik. I thought he'd outbox him, commit to throwing much more punches that usual and stop pavlik late on.

I was feeling pretty smug until BOOM. Fair play to Pavlik for weathering the stoorm in the second. I didn't think he's see the round out. He was really well conditioned, and I still think taylor is tight at the weight as he seemed to run out of gas a bit after he couldn't put Pavlik away.

I was also mightily impressed with Pavlik's power, because taylor has a good chin.

What a great advert for boxing that fight was.

[bigragu]

I have to rub it in. I just have to.

First of all, I want to congratulate those of you who got it right.

Those of you who picked Pavlik:

Bilbo, El Gamo, ICE COLD BOXING, Danny_G, bcollins, No Contest, Kel, slk123, wacko3205, JT Rock, TyBuff, 'Big' Dan McCarthy, amat, LEGION, SalTheButcher, Galaxy. Sugar_Shaw, Landon, miles, brucelee, ds91, BIG H

You boys can pat yourselves on the back.


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Those of you who Picked Taylor? LMAO!


hitmandonny, Tam Seddon, chip, CFH, Violent Demise, Julius Rain, Bomp, dasamm, Punisher136, NorthSideX4, SweetPea, Kirkland Laing, Althugz, The_One77, Jeff Spicoli Surfs In 'Nawlins 1-hit Wonder, taansend, BoxingGorilla


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Don't feel bad. I too once said that Pavlik was nothing more than Hype way before the Miranda fight. I had a personal issue against Pavlik but I could no longer deny his greatness. He is some one to be feared in the Middle Weight Division. I don't know about him at Super Middle Weight but I know there is not much there and he could do his little song and dance on people in that division too.



Peace.

I think my caption said it all!

[Preme]

Think i picked taylor by points a couple of times...

Pavlik won fair play to him, Taylor will win a rematch with ease, might even knock him out.

[bigragu]

Think i picked taylor by points a couple of times...

Pavlik won fair play to him, Taylor will win a rematch with ease, might even knock him out.

and you'll be wrong again.....

[VictorCharlie]

Gotta agree with Bigragu...Taylor isn't a technical or slick enough boxer to simply out box Kelly for 12 rounds, and he doesn't have the power to bang with Pavlik. He showed better handspeed and athleticism, but in a twelve round fight sooner or later he is going to have to trade and I think he showed he can't hang in that department.

[Preme]

Think i picked taylor by points a couple of times...

Pavlik won fair play to him, Taylor will win a rematch with ease, might even knock him out.

and you'll be wrong again.....

reminde me closer tot he fight and i'll put my money where my mouth is

Pavlik is limited and was getting embaressed early on when Taylor was fired up, he used alot of his energy trying to finish him, and never mentaly recovered. He got into his comfort zone to early because he thought he had it all wrapped up after the second round...

Taylor has been knocked out, his pride has been hurt and he has had his first loss... once they watch that fight the will see how easily Taylor outboxed pavlik when he wanted too and will cruise to the win when they fight again.

[LEGION]

Think i picked taylor by points a couple of times...

Pavlik won fair play to him, Taylor will win a rematch with ease, might even knock him out.

and you'll be wrong again.....

reminde me closer tot he fight and i'll put my money where my mouth is

Pavlik is limited and was getting embaressed early on when Taylor was fired up, he used alot of his energy trying to finish him, and never mentaly recovered. He got into his comfort zone to early because he thought he had it all wrapped up after the second round...

Taylor has been knocked out, his pride has been hurt and he has had his first loss... once they watch that fight the will see how easily Taylor outboxed pavlik when he wanted too and will cruise to the win when they fight again.

He may win in a rematch, but I don't see him just cruising to an easy victory. Don't forget, Kelly will bring alot out of this fight also, and will prepare for it if a rematch is made. As far as speed and being slicker and using the ring, JT is better, but Kelly's jab was working well and I didn't really see Jt being that superior in the boxing department, especially in the last 2 rounds, as Pavlik seemed to be finding his rhythm and was blocking alot of JT's shots. Can't wait for the rematch though

[jman]

Being from Arkansas I hoped Taylor would win, I like Pav too, I think both are stand up guys and make the sport of boxing a better thing than its been in some years past. Both are real men that try to live their lives right outside the ring, they both deserve huge amounts of respect for that.

[LEGION]

Being from Arkansas I hoped Taylor would win, I like Pav too, I think both are stand up guys and make the sport of boxing a better thing than its been in some years past. Both are real men that try to live their lives right outside the ring, they both deserve huge amounts of respect for that.

CC, well said and I totally agree. Both seem like genuine good guys and real humble. Nice to see that every now and then IMO.

[bigragu]

Gotta agree with Bigragu...Taylor isn't a technical or slick enough boxer to simply out box Kelly for 12 rounds, and he doesn't have the power to bang with Pavlik. He showed better handspeed and athleticism, but in a twelve round fight sooner or later he is going to have to trade and I think he showed he can't hang in that department.

CC #147 Bro!!! couldn't have said it better!

[bigragu]

Think i picked taylor by points a couple of times...

Pavlik won fair play to him, Taylor will win a rematch with ease, might even knock him out.

and you'll be wrong again.....

reminde me closer tot he fight and i'll put my money where my mouth is

Pavlik is limited and was getting embaressed early on when Taylor was fired up, he used alot of his energy trying to finish him, and never mentaly recovered. He got into his comfort zone to early because he thought he had it all wrapped up after the second round...

Taylor has been knocked out, his pride has been hurt and he has had his first loss... once they watch that fight the will see how easily Taylor outboxed pavlik when he wanted too and will cruise to the win when they fight again.

That is a definite!!!!! ~