Will Pavlik Unify Middleweight Division?

As long as Sturm holds a belt, neither Pavlik or AA can unify the divison. Sturm has already rejected the biggest payday he can get to fight AA. I doubt he will take a fight with Pavlik. The unifcation will happen between AA and Pav, then both guys will prolly move up to smw. Strum will not come to the US to fight... simple as that.

I would not be surprised to see Kelly and Arthur Abraham both move to that weight in the near future. IMO, they HAVE to face each other first. There is SO much to be gained from both of them taking that fight BEFORE moving up to SMW. I think after the Hop fight, pending JC doesn't do a miraculous turn-around, Pav and AA will meet. The demand is higher with those two, minus JC, than any other fight that can be made at MW. I just can't see him going in against ANY other MW other than AA. Honestly, even if he should lose to Hop, which I don't think he will, he will still have his straps and what better way to come back after your first career loss than to unify the division you rule in? IDK, alot of strange things can happen as we all know but WHEN Pav beats Hop, those two should be next on the plate for sure. **** Sturm, he's a pussy and he proved it.

He will lose to aa and calzaghe. So he aint unifying anything

UD no way... KO. I doubt that...by UD maybe, but not by KO

Yes I think Pavlik would be interested in unifying MW if he stays there. However, I think if he fought Abraham tomorrow he would lose, but given a little more seasoning, of the type he will get against Hopkins, then Kelly will have a good chance against him. As for Sturm, I don't know how good he is or isn't, or how feasible or attractive such a fight would be to either party. The problem is I'm not sure Pavlik will stay at MW. It surely can't be a good idea to yoyo between weight classes, and outside of Abraham at MW and perhaps a marquee name or two at LHW, the fighters who represent Kelly Pavlik's future all seem to be at SMW right now. I would not be surprised to see Kelly and Arthur Abraham both move to that weight in the near future.

I’m going to say “No” for two reasons, neither of which has to do with his talent. The first has to do with practicality. As a boxer gains belts sanctioning fees begin to add up. It just doesn’t make financial sense to give away your money, especially if you are already considered the best in the division regardless of what belt you are holding. The second reason is that Pavlik has not made it a secret that he wants to move up and become champion in more than one weight class and would even like to have a crack at becoming heavyweight champion one day. when and where did he say he wants to be a heavy???? never heard that so i hope you got some proof if your gonna make these kind of statements! otherwise your cred will be shot!

I think Pavlik will stay at middleweight as long as Abrahan does. If Abraham leaves middleweight, I cannot see the motivation with Pavlik staying there. There will be nobody to fight except Sturm, and you damn well know that Sturm will not fight either of them. I have a funny feeling about Pavlik though. I saw one interview a while back where he kinda indicated he wanted to make some money, then get out of the sport. I think he will hunt down a few big paydays and then leave. yep thats what he said, and of all people i bet he will bow out early. i believe him.

I think Pavlik will stay at middleweight as long as Abrahan does. If Abraham leaves middleweight, I cannot see the motivation with Pavlik staying there. There will be nobody to fight except Sturm, and you damn well know that Sturm will not fight either of them. I have a funny feeling about Pavlik though. I saw one interview a while back where he kinda indicated he wanted to make some money, then get out of the sport. I think he will hunt down a few big paydays and then leave.

I'm starting to think he's gona struggle to keep making MW come a year. So he probably has two fights at MW. One will probably and hopefully be Abraham. I favour Pavlik but not by much, I think AA can obviously pull it off, anyone whom doesn't accept this is kidding them selves. I don't know much about Sturm to be honest, but all considered I just don't think Pavlik will unify MW. Infact I quite fancy a bet with someone on Pavlik getting a loss with the next 12 months. Anyone fancies it let me know.

I’m going to say “No” for two reasons, neither of which has to do with his talent. The first has to do with practicality. As a boxer gains belts sanctioning fees begin to add up. It just doesn’t make financial sense to give away your money, especially if you are already considered the best in the division regardless of what belt you are holding. The second reason is that Pavlik has not made it a secret that he wants to move up and become champion in more than one weight class and would even like to have a crack at becoming heavyweight champion one day. Did he honestly say the statement I highlighted in bold about going to Heavyweight? Could he put that much weight on without turning fat and getting to slow?

I’m going to say “No” for two reasons, neither of which has to do with his talent. The first has to do with practicality. As a boxer gains belts sanctioning fees begin to add up. It just doesn’t make financial sense to give away your money, especially if you are already considered the best in the division regardless of what belt you are holding. The second reason is that Pavlik has not made it a secret that he wants to move up and become champion in more than one weight class and would even like to have a crack at becoming heavyweight champion one day. Did he honestly say the statement I highlighted in bold about going to Heavyweight? Could he put that much weight on without turning fat and getting to slow?

In The Ring ratings Kelly Pavlik, Arthur Abraham and Felix Sturm are the top 3 in that order. Pavlik holds WBC, WBO and Ring belts, Sturm holds WBA and Abraham holds IBF belt. All fighters have good records Abraham and Pavlik undefeated and Sturm with only 2 losses and they are all in their mid to late 20s. In my mind having Abraham fight Sturm with the winner facing Pavlik to unify the Middleweight division would be 2 great fights that would mean a lot to the boxing world. Also as long as Sturm can defeat Sebastien Sylvester in his upcoming WBA title defence. I think Abraham would beat Sturm setting up 2 undefeated fighters with all the belts on the line as long as Pavlik can beat Hopkins to remain undefeated. Even if Pavlik loses against Hopkins the fight would still be good for Middleweight division. Do you guys think Pavlik would be interested in unifying the division after Hopkins? I don't think Pavlik will unify middleweight, he trying to position himself to make the big bucks. Abraham should try and unify though and wait for pavlik when pavlik comes back down.

I’m going to say “No” for two reasons, neither of which has to do with his talent. The first has to do with practicality. As a boxer gains belts sanctioning fees begin to add up. It just doesn’t make financial sense to give away your money, especially if you are already considered the best in the division regardless of what belt you are holding. The second reason is that Pavlik has not made it a secret that he wants to move up and become champion in more than one weight class and would even like to have a crack at becoming heavyweight champion one day.

I think that Pavlik probably will fight at 160 once more and that should be against AA. I believe that Pavlik will then move up to at least 168.

Pavlik would beat Abraham, they're both my boys but I think Pavlik's workrate and power would be too much. He would win a UD in a good fight vs. Abraham. Pavlik is gonna unify pretty soon, I would think. UD no way... KO.

As long as Sturm holds a belt, neither Pavlik or AA can unify the divison. Sturm has already rejected the biggest payday he can get to fight AA. I doubt he will take a fight with Pavlik. The unifcation will happen between AA and Pav, then both guys will prolly move up to smw.

Hopefully after B-hop he goes back down to 160, where i think he will beat Abraham and unify. Though Pavlik only seems interested in the legend killer thing at the moment. Hopefully he will do the right thing.

I dont think Pavlik stays at 160. If he beats Hopkins, he'll probably defend the MW belt, and if he's successful, I'd expect him to move up to 168 or 175.

Pavlik would beat Abraham, they're both my boys but I think Pavlik's workrate and power would be too much. He would win a UD in a good fight vs. Abraham. Pavlik is gonna unify pretty soon, I would think.

In The Ring ratings Kelly Pavlik, Arthur Abraham and Felix Sturm are the top 3 in that order. Pavlik holds WBC, WBO and Ring belts, Sturm holds WBA and Abraham holds IBF belt. All fighters have good records Abraham and Pavlik undefeated and Sturm with only 2 losses and they are all in their mid to late 20s. In my mind having Abraham fight Sturm with the winner facing Pavlik to unify the Middleweight division would be 2 great fights that would mean a lot to the boxing world. Also as long as Sturm can defeat Sebastien Sylvester in his upcoming WBA title defence. I think Abraham would beat Sturm setting up 2 undefeated fighters with all the belts on the line as long as Pavlik can beat Hopkins to remain undefeated. Even if Pavlik loses against Hopkins the fight would still be good for Middleweight division. Do you guys think Pavlik would be interested in unifying the division after Hopkins? I dont see him having one problem with doing it. AA will fall to Pavlik. His Jaw will break yet once again. I think AA is good, but I dont think he will beat Pav.