Kelly Pavlik Interview Transcript

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Lee Samuels: The champion is here, Kelly Pavlik. He’s in his hometown, Youngstown, Ohio with his trainer, Jack Loew ,who is also with us today and of course my boss, Bob Arum. This is Kelly Pavlik v. Jermain Taylor. The epic battle continues on HBO Pay-Per-View coming from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, February 16. [details]

[denboy]

Tickets still available! Would love to go see this live if I lived in the states.

[F-22 Raptor]

Kelly is going to own that ass again. Lol.

[tom miller]

Jermaine Taylor is gonna **** that ass this time.... Kelly and Jack are completely counting JT out for this fight and thats exactly what Manny did in the last fight... JT is so much better than Pavlik... He may not be as big a puncher but is a WAY better and more sound boxer than Pavlik and I know everyone wants to be on the Pavlik bandwagon but Bob Arum is ****ing nutts if he thinks Kelly pavlik is gonna be the best middlewieght of all time... He's only beat one elite fighter and that was a fluke that wont happened again

[Tobi.G]

Man what a long transcript!! I just read the first half and think they are basically just asking the same questions over and over again, with the weight advantage and better at 166 ect... but i believe Pavlik will be in his best shape ever, and hes always in great shape so that means something! This guys throws punches in bunches without getting tired, and this time at 166 he will be in even better shape!! But Taylor i think will also be in better shape and i think at the end it will be about the same result as the first fight, Pavlik stopping Taylor late or if Taylor backpedals and Pavlik will outwork him and win a decision.

[Tobi.G]

Jermaine Taylor is gonna **** that ass this time.... Kelly and Jack are completely counting JT out for this fight and thats exactly what Manny did in the last fight... JT is so much better than Pavlik... He may not be as big a puncher but is a WAY better and more sound boxer than Pavlik and I know everyone wants to be on the Pavlik bandwagon but Bob Arum is ****ing nutts if he thinks Kelly pavlik is gonna be the best middlewieght of all time... He's only beat one elite fighter and that was a fluke that wont happened again

He also beat Miranda, and in VERRY mpressive fashion. Thats also a big win.
Yes Taylor is more skilled so what?? Pavlick is the better FIGHTER. He is mentally stronger, physicall stronger, better conditioning, skill is the only advantage Taylor has and i dont think his skill advantage is big enough to overcome his disadvantages.

[MnTwins24]

I see people are still underestimating him. I don't even think we have seen the best Pavlik yet. Jermaine Taylor was pretty ****** in there last fight though. He was getting nailed with every straight punch Kelly threw(Cause of those low hands, and he didnt disguise it too well when he got hurt, he would just back into a corner instantly. Kelly will be even smarter this time around.

[Allucard]

That was some long ass interview! Kelly is a good guy though and all is forgiven... I just wish for a great show feb 16th and may the better guy win (i hope Taylor but won't cry if Kelly)

[Pantera2000]

He beat a Miranda that shouldnt of been in the ring.
Almost any other ref but Smoger would have stopped the fight against JT in the 2nd round. I mean Taylor couldnt hurt many 154lbsers yet he almost had Pavlik out. Yea, no doubt Pavlik did what he had to do and came back with a great win. BUT let's not forget how close he came to being just another boy from the midwest that got exposed early in a fight.

This time Taylor will finish the job. No doubt in my mind.

[Degsy]

I don't think you can completely discount Taylor, Pav is the favorite but the beating might just motivate Jermain