Lets get things straight here....Cal may be the better fighter BUT....

[bdevils]

In no ****ing way does he hit like Pavlik. It's nonsense to even suggest that he does. Pavlik absolutely destroys opponents with his power.

[abadger]

In no ****ing way does he hit like Pavlik. It's nonsense to even suggest that he does. Pavlik absolutely destroys opponents with his power.

I'm a Calzaghe fan. I agree with you. Pavlik hits harder.

[x-PeROxiDE-x]

In no ****ing way does he hit like Pavlik. It's nonsense to even suggest that he does. Pavlik absolutely destroys opponents with his power.

Nobody has ever said this, so why the felt the need to post a thread about it is beyond me.

[J_CON]

Pavlik is a much harder, more accurate puncher.

[TheRocketMan]

Pavlik isn't as accurate as Calzaghe.

[Stickman]

I think Pavlik's victory over Locket was largely due to his size advantage, and his uncanny ability to throw every single punch with that sort of "Ouch that ****ing hurt!!!" power his opponents are quickly becoming familiar with.

Manny mentioned the "Slight" size advantage, but to me it looked nearly like a David/Goliath bout, only without the sling. Well, ok I'm exaggerating a little, but not much. Pavlik is HUGE compared to Locket, and in fact he's just a huge SM. His frame is maybe 20% or more larger than most SM's, and I think this is where his bone-jarring constant power comes from. It's also why I'd love to see him against Kessler (preffered), or Calzaghe (second pick). I think the kid puts on a great show no matter what, always moves forward, has a fantastic work ethic/work rate, enough heart to take on a German Panzer division with a baseball bat and some brass knucks, and is humble and genuine enough to be actually likeable. He's destined to be a great, and is already one of my very favorites.

But I'll tell you right now, he can NOT beat Calzaghe. Not right now. He might be able to if he had another year or so of experience, but by then Calzaghe will most likely be retired. KESSLER IS THE FIGHT THIS KID NEEDS RIGHT NOW. Win or lose, it'll only increase the respect he has from the fans and those in the business, and it should give him those HUGE paychecks he needs in his next few fights to secure his retirement. After that, he can do whatever he wants, fight whoever he wants, and concentrate on nothing other than cementing his place in boxing history.

[BrooklynBomber]

Joe used to hit pretty damn hard earlier in his career. But yeah, Pavlik is a much bigger puncher, there is really no comparison.

[J_CON]

Pavlik isn't as accurate as Calzaghe.

The multiple 5 punch combos against Hopkins in which not one punch landed tell me otherwise.

[Drunk Punch]

Calzaghe hasn't had punching power for quite a few years now, his hands are made of glass. That said he doesn't rely on power to beat his opponents, his two best weapons are his brain and his speed.

I don't see a Calzaghe/Pavlik fight as one sided at all. It would be two damn good fighters with contrasting (but exciting) styles. An even match up. Personally it's the only fight I'd like to see Calzaghe makes before he retires - and for Pavlik is a no lose situation as he could keep his MW titles safe and fight Joe at 168.

[Mr. Ryan]

Pavlik isn't as accurate as Calzaghe.

Awesome, you found a picture of the only punch Lockett landed the whole night.