Pavlik vs Mora Sept 27 looks likely

[LEGION]

I like this fight; it's not Kessler or Abraham, but those will happen next year I would imagine.

What I'm not understanding is why Mora is going back to 160 again? I thought he looked good against Forrest and seemed at a better weight for himself. Even had Forrest been at his prime I think he would have had more trouble with him than some think. Anyways, I'll give Mora credit for fighting Kelly, I just don't see why he might want to derail his career should Pavlik put a bad beating on him. It would put Mora back again IMO and I say he should stay at 154{though obviously it's not my choice}.

This is a lose/lose for Pavlik; if he beats the brakes off Sergio he's not going to get much credit, maybe less than beating Lockett; and heaven forbid what happens should he lose. Only way Sergio wins is by decision, but it would make Kelly look silly IMO. I can't see there being that much of a draw for wanting to see this fight, so it's not making much sense to me.

I like the fight personally, as Sergio has that deep fighting spirit and good chin; and Kelly is a no-nonsense type guy, but there are better fights to be made; safer for Mora at a more natural weight, and Pavlik could make a step up and test the waters at SMW with someone like Andrade while he waits for Abraham or even Kessler.

[CFH]

I like this fight; it's not Kessler or Abraham, but those will happen next year I would imagine.

What I'm not understanding is why Mora is going back to 160 again? I thought he looked good against Forrest and seemed at a better weight for himself. Even had Forrest been at his prime I think he would have had more trouble with him than some think. Anyways, I'll give Mora credit for fighting Kelly, I just don't see why he might want to derail his career should Pavlik put a bad beating on him. It would put Mora back again IMO and I say he should stay at 154{though obviously it's not my choice}.

This is a lose/lose for Pavlik; if he beats the brakes off Sergio he's not going to get much credit, maybe less than beating Lockett; and heaven forbid what happens should he lose. Only way Sergio wins is by decision, but it would make Kelly look silly IMO. I can't see there being that much of a draw for wanting to see this fight, so it's not making much sense to me.

I like the fight personally, as Sergio has that deep fighting spirit and good chin; and Kelly is a no-nonsense type guy, but there are better fights to be made; safer for Mora at a more natural weight, and Pavlik could make a step up and test the waters at SMW with someone like Andrade while he waits for Abraham or even Kessler.

I agree, I can't understand why Mora wouldn't stay at 154. Even if he had to give Forrest a rematch, it's still by far the best weight for him. He actually seemed to have improved power at 154 as well, he stunned Forrest with that overhand right.

[SigmaMu]

Sergio is crazy

Everyone else is ducking Pavlik, might as well go for it.

[:::PSL:::]

Tough one for Mora

[RP33]

Oh, I knew all you haters would have a field day with this. I didn't post about this when I found out this morning, because I knew all the haters would be out in force.

It's fine if you guys want to see him lose, I get that, but I think it's wrong to wish for him to get pummeled, or have his head knocked off.

Sergio is an extremely nice guy, and would you guys really be happy if something serious happened to him, like brain damage, or worse death. If so, that's sad. Hopefully you'll never hear anybody say those words about someone you know, or care about.

And, keep underestimating Sergio, he prefers it that way. I'll be talking to him tomorrow, I'll make sure to pass along your best wishes to him.

oh cmon diane.. i'm sure plenty of boxers are nice guys, but you have to take our verbiage with a grain of salt.. you're allowed to use hyperbole in sports, i swear, it's not meant literally.. When the Celtics were playing the Lakers, i probably said, i hope the Celtics mop the floor with the Lakers.. I hope they kill the Lakers.. I hope they destroy the Lakers.. and basketball isn't even a violent sport.. and no one means those words literally.. THIS IS BOXING, and it involves punching another human, and it's violent.. which makes it even more easier and appropriate to use terms like we have been..

No one wants to see anyone get injured, that never even entered my head.. cmon now..

even though Sergio lost to manfredo in the second fight, but got a complete down right, robbery decision, i have just almost gotten over it simply because if he wasn't undefeated, then he may not even be in the position to fight someone like Pavlik, unless he fought through a gauntlet of quality guys first.. So maybe that terrible decision he won is a blessing in disguise and we get to see a real rumble in September with Pavlik looking impressive yet again!

[Wacko3205]

Dan Rafael of espn.com/boxing just reported that Arum is working out a deal for Pavlik to fight Sergio Mora, due to Joe Cal wanting no piece of the young puncher.


Arum said the fight would take place either Sept. 27 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., where Pavlik has fought two of his last three bouts, or Oct. 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.



ESPN - Shunned by Calzaghe, Pavlik looks to fight Mora instead - Boxing

Honestly...I'd like to see this fight...just not right now...no...take that back...I'd like to see it right now & then lead into Pavlik vs Abraham.

The September & October dates totally scuttle the chances of Abraham fighting Pavlik...then again...so does the mandatory shot against Marquez on Abraham's end.

I reckon the way to look at it in positive light is to cross fingers on both camps using each other's matches to drum up publicity for each other.

[SigmaMu]

Oh, I knew all you haters would have a field day with this. I didn't post about this when I found out this morning, because I knew all the haters would be out in force.

It's fine if you guys want to see him lose, I get that, but I think it's wrong to wish for him to get pummeled, or have his head knocked off.

Sergio is an extremely nice guy, and would you guys really be happy if something serious happened to him, like brain damage, or worse death. If so, that's sad. Hopefully you'll never hear anybody say those words about someone you know, or care about.

And, keep underestimating Sergio, he prefers it that way. I'll be talking to him tomorrow, I'll make sure to pass along your best wishes to him.

oh cmon diane.. i'm sure plenty of boxers are nice guys, but you have to take our verbiage with a grain of salt.. you're allowed to use hyperbole in sports, i swear, it's not meant literally.. When the Celtics were playing the Lakers, i probably said, i hope the Celtics mop the floor with the Lakers.. I hope they kill the Lakers.. I hope they destroy the Lakers.. and basketball isn't even a violent sport.. and no one means those words literally.. THIS IS BOXING, and it involves punching another human, and it's violent.. which makes it even more easier and appropriate to use terms like we have been..

No one wants to see anyone get injured, that never even entered my head.. cmon now..

even though Sergio lost to manfredo in the second fight, but got a complete down right, robbery decision, i have just almost gotten over it simply because if he wasn't undefeated, then he may not even be in the position to fight someone like Pavlik, unless he fought through a gauntlet of quality guys first.. So maybe that terrible decision he won is a blessing in disguise and we get to see a real rumble in September with Pavlik looking impressive yet again!

I don't remember Sergio losing to Manfredo, ever. Put the glue down son.

[HOMETOWN CHAMP]

So what ever happend to rubio

[RP33]

I don't remember Sergio losing to Manfredo, ever. Put the glue down son.

he lost.. it was a robbery.. regardless of the decision, the most diehard sergio mora fan knows that he lost.. heck mora knows he lost, if he doesn't he is delusional.. it was a joke.. and you can say "check his record, he's undefeated" in your next post but the absolute truth is that he was defeated that night.. don't kid yourself.. but that is a completely separate topic.

[Tysonbruno]

Hope so i would to see Sergio Mora get sparked out.

[Bomp]

This could be a decent scrap. I expect Pavlik to catch up to him mid to late, much tougher test than lockett.

[SigmaMu]

I don't remember Sergio losing to Manfredo, ever. Put the glue down son.

he lost.. it was a robbery.. regardless of the decision, the most diehard sergio mora fan knows that he lost.. heck mora knows he lost, if he doesn't he is delusional.. it was a joke.. and you can say "check his record, he's undefeated" in your next post but the absolute truth is that he was defeated that night.. don't kid yourself.. but that is a completely separate topic.

I don't need to check his record, you do

Here you go.


OWNED!

Ooopppsss!

[Tysonbruno]

I think Mora lost 2nd fight with Manfredo

[Wayne]

It's fine if you guys want to see him lose, I get that, but I think it's wrong to wish for him to get pummeled, or have his head knocked off.

I find this immensely funny for some reason. As if people literally want Mora's head to be knocked off. Actually, if this happens, I want Pavlik to win, but Mora has risen greatly in my esteem after taking apart Vernon Forrest.

[SigmaMu]

I think Mora lost 2nd fight with Manfredo

You thought wrong!

Just because Mora did not beat up on Manfredo for the entire fight like he did in their first fight, does not mean Manfredo won. Manfredo improved, that was it. Manfredo did not do enough to win. He had the fight but he began to act a fool instead of taking care of business.

Let me put it to you this way, there are still those today that think Manfredo won the first fight. HAHAHAHAHA!

You can't argue with Manfredo fans. They are about as smart as a bag of rocks.