Pavlik is a poor man's Kessler so I predict Joe Cals by UD

[2501]

IF they were to fight. Tonight, we didnt see vintage Joe because of Hop's mastery of taking away his opponent's best attributes. Hop made Joe respect him for half of the fight after that first KD and suffocated Joe's wild boxing anytime he got close. I dont think Joe will experience this with any other fighter out there because no one is ass physically smothering as Hop.

Now, Pavlik is a straight up stand up fighter like Kessler but he isnt nearly as versatile as him. He MAY have more power (i dont think he does), but you can know what to expect and what to avoid with Kelly, jab jab straight right. While I dont think Joe would HURT Pavlik, I think he'd be able to fight more of his game against Pavlik. I wouldnt see no more than 3 rounds given to Pavlik in this fight.

[Dick-Sucker]

IF they were to fight. Tonight, we didnt see vintage Joe because of Hop's mastery of taking away his opponent's best attributes. Hop made Joe respect him for half of the fight after that first KD and suffocated Joe's wild boxing anytime he got close. I dont think Joe will experience this with any other fighter out there because no one is ass physically smothering as Hop.

Now, Pavlik is a straight up stand up fighter like Kessler but he isnt nearly as versatile as him. He MAY have more power (i dont think he does), but you can know what to expect and what to avoid with Kelly, jab jab straight right. While I dont think Joe would HURT Pavlik, I think he'd be able to fight more of his game against Pavlik. I wouldnt see no more than 3 rounds given to Pavlik in this fight.

I agree with exactly everything you said.

We didn't see the best of Calzaghe tonight, because of Hopkins spoiling the fight.

In an open fight against Pavlik he will come through.

[Kball15]

Pavlik has a much better jab and hits a lot harder. And he is a much better finisher. But he is slower and speed might be the key to beating Joe.

I think its the best fight to be made in boxing right now outside of COTTO-MAYWEATHER or PAVLIK-KESSLER

[MANGLER]

I don't think the Kessler fight has much relevance to it cuz he don't swat like Kelly and Kelly can't box like Kessler, but I agree it's a Joe C UD if it happens.

[2501]

I think its the best fight to be made in boxing right now outside of COTTO-MAYWEATHER or PAVLIK-KESSLER

ON THE SAME CARD MY NUKKA!! yeah right, if promoters really loved us that much.

[RodBarker]

Pavliks similar only in that they are upright , Pavlik has a lot more aggression and **** in him than Kessler who is very tentative with caution , Kelly on the other hand will hunt you all the way .

[Grimmer]

Kessler is a top guy...one of the nicest guys in boxing...I kind of wanted him to beat Joe.

[Jim Jeffries]

Pretty sure Kessler beats Pavlik.

I know the triangle theory doesn't work and Kelly is one of my favorite fighters, but I think Joe would outsmart him.

[Kball15]

ON THE SAME CARD MY NUKKA!! yeah right, if promoters really loved us that much.

that would be sweeeeeet.

Especially if the could have Cotto-Mayweather, Then Pavlik-Cal, and then Pavlik takes a breather and then fights Kessler.

[2501]

Kessler is a top guy...one of the nicest guys in boxing...I kind of wanted him to beat Joe.

me too. sad night for me and my girl. we named our dog Mikkel.