Pavlik wants only 3 more years- and 4 more fights?

**slicksouthpaw16** · 07-30-2008, 05:19 PM

With the way that he trains and fights, i seriously doubt that he would have one of those long and dominate careers. To maintain that stamina and excellent condition that he has, he needs to do that long, hard training and that itself could burn you out. I wish him the best of luck and he of one of my favorite fighters.

**Motofan** · 07-30-2008, 05:20 PM

Seems like a lot of young fighters are talking like that these days. Saying it is one thing, but most of them cant walk away when they are still prime. It sucks as someone who enjoys watching Pavlik fight, but it's smart from the viewpoint of him being able to function normal the rest of his life and not be punch drunk. The fighters get paid alot more these days, so they can afford to retire young, especially when they dont blow all of their cash!!!!

**ИATAS** · 07-30-2008, 05:23 PM

He's only 26 so it better be bull****.

I think it is too because if he does 4 more fights, and he wins them all, he will be a big star by then and the real money fights will knockin at his door.

**RightHandLead** · 07-30-2008, 05:24 PM

Kelly is playing it smart. Not too many people realize the amount of strain you put on your body just with a one month training camp. And as someone already said, the way he trains and fights doesn't add up to longevity in this sport. He's investing his money, doing what he knows best, and has a good plan to retire with his health and dignity intact.

Too many fighters end up staying in the game too long, and end up with brain damamge, broke, bankrupt, and with other serious health issues. I think more fighters should take a lesson from Kelly, invest your money, fight as long as you think you can without taking too much damage, and step off.

It's good to hear he'll still be involved with boxing though, maybe a trainer or promoter. I think he'd do well with that, he's just so personable.

It also makes you respect guys like Mayweather and Hopkins even more. Gym **** who have been at it for the better part of their entire lives, how they still find the will to do it amazes me, especially in Bernard's case.

**warp1432** · 07-30-2008, 05:26 PM

[fanboy moment]It doesn't matter. Hopkins is going to crush him[/fanboy moment]

**Weebler I** · 07-30-2008, 05:27 PM

I hate it when fighters say they're only having 1 more fight or 2 more fights, ****en idiots, keep 2 urself, no fan wants to be depressed by hearing about impending retirements, tell us before ur last and stick to it or else shut the **** up

**poeticlsykuac** · 07-30-2008, 05:27 PM

Well I think that it maybe around 3 years but it will most likely be 6-8 more fights with a few easy fights in there. He said he will always be around boxing in some capacity. I guess he lives in a 1100 square foot house. He doesn't spend much money. Only thing he has really bought is a SUV. He is a very economical person.

**niceguy45** · 07-30-2008, 05:27 PM

i dont get it he is only 25

**The Gully Gad** · 07-30-2008, 05:28 PM

I agree with slicksouthpaw here when he says

With the way that he trains and fights, i seriously doubt that he would have one of those long and dominate careers.

I think Pavlic just wants a few more big fights and even he knows
nothing lasts forever..
His doing the smart thing if he can get 4 or 5 more high profile fights
and win he can go out on top and with $$$ in the bank..

Pavlik wants only 3 more years- and 4 more fights?