I'm not ecstatic about it, but being a Hopkins fan and fan of boxing in general I wouldn't miss it. Actually, I'm going to the fight. Got my tickets today :boxing:
I will definitely watch it for several reasons. Bernard hopkins is one of my favorite fighters. Pavlik is a very exciting fighter. You can never count Bhop out, and if he wins he beats an undefeated superstar. Bhop has never been stopped and Pavlik has a lot of power while Hopkins is way past it. etc. I can't wait.
no challenge for pavlik... ill only watch it hoping its Hopkins' last fight and he will finally listen to Freddie and hang up his gloves before he embarrases himself further and ruins his legacy.
im excited. mainly cause i like pavlik, and i am going to be going to boardwalk hall for it. plus the undercard should be good too with juanma on it. shitll be a great night in ac.
Id rather see Pavlik/ Calzaghe or Pavlik/ Abraham..
But I will watch it (not sure if ill buy it) cuz even though I like Bhop I want to see my prediction of a Stoppage by Kely come true.
I agree, I'd rather see one of those 2 fights, but yea this is still an intriguing fight.
I think regardless it'll be a very interesting fight. Between Hopkins, Pavlik and Calzaghe you couldn't have more different styles and it's possible each one of them will face eachother if Joe fights on to Kelly. Be interesting to see how Pavlik applies himself in the Hopkins fight. I think he could become more a talented boxer for doing it but we'll have to see how much.
I like it. Its a good test for Pavlik, against a guy who is both the most talented opponent he's faced, but is also one who, on paper, he should beat.
For Hopkins its against a guy who if he is what he says he is, which is not 'done', on paper he should beat, because for a smart guy like Hopkins that one-two shouldn't be that hard to negate.
So all in all, a good fight. I pick Pavlik to get a decision despite looking bad.