Kelly Pavlik Will Return To 160 After Bernard Hopkins

[P4P Opinion]

Nothing fight really. At least when Calzaghe fought Hopkins there was the Ring 175 belt on the line; what can Pavlik really get out of this? A victory over an even older Hopkins than the one who fought Calzaghe and most likely a dull one. I even think there is a chance Hopkins could sneak it considering how predictable Pavlik is with his attack, but even if Pavlik does win, it will almost certainly not be a knockout.

Also raises the question about how much Pavlik really wants a Calzaghe fight. Was Arum bluffing before when he said they wanted Calzaghe, knowing that Calzaghe wanted Roy Jones Jr first? Time will tell.

[v.cassiusali@ya]

moving to 170 lbs. is a bit risky for kelly but there is no risk fighting hopkins. the guy is too old to fight. hopkins was twice ridiculed by taylor, who was twice manhandled by pavlik...

there is no risk at all for kelly moving to 170.

[Mr. Philadel]

Hop is old. PAv wouldn't be taking this fight if Hop were younger. They think Hop is vulnerable, and that is why they even took this fight.

boof......thats the truth homie!!

[deanrw]

Nothing fight really. At least when Calzaghe fought Hopkins there was the Ring 175 belt on the line; what can Pavlik really get out of this? A victory over an even older Hopkins than the one who fought Calzaghe and most likely a dull one. I even think there is a chance Hopkins could sneak it considering how predictable Pavlik is with his attack, but even if Pavlik does win, it will almost certainly not be a knockout.

Also raises the question about how much Pavlik really wants a Calzaghe fight. Was Arum bluffing before when he said they wanted Calzaghe, knowing that Calzaghe wanted Roy Jones Jr first? Time will tell.

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