I just really dislike Pavlik

[Fox McCloud]

While I don't particularly like Pavlik and I really don't have any problem with Hopkins, I want Pavlik to win this fight.

I originally thought Pavlik wasn't very good after Miranda, Taylor I and Taylor II... not because he did badly, but I just thought he was very one-dimensional, and a timebomb waiting to be exposed. I was clearly wrong... I know it was against Gary Lockett, but... he threw every punch in the book, and he threw them extremely well.

The reason I want Pavlik to beat Hopkins is because if someone is going to beat Pavlik, I would rather it be another young, strong, talented, hungry fighter that can actually build off that win. I mean, really, if Hopkins wins, what is he going to do with it? Retire? Then we have a really weak middleweight division instead of one with a couple of good names and that is it.

I wouldn't worry about Pavlik losing too much by the way... Hopkins sure sounded like even he knew he was just an opponent for this fight in the HBO Countdown...

"I'm a fan of Kelly Pavlik, I just want to see what I can bring for this young lion." - Bernard Hopkins

That doesn't sound like the talk of the same Hopkins who is so sure that he will and has won every fight he has ever been in and ever will be in.

Nothing for me on this one?

[boxasmash]

i agree with this thread, i think its because of his annoying fans

[PoetryInMotion]

I havent been on in awhile, but I had to let it be known that I am hoping Pavlik gets KTFO and the hype ends. I havent like Pavlik for a long time. Waaaay before he put in ass beating on Miranda. I dont know what it is, but he bothers the **** out of me. Abraham doesnt bother me..... Just Pavlik.

So to all you fans, I am telling you now be ready to feel the pain! Your hype machine is about to run into a brick wall. Enjoy your final hours.

Any bets???

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Nothing for me on this one?

sounds like hopkins is prepared to accept defeat if it happens..that's a first



as for not liking Pavlik, i dont know man...this guys hasnt done ANYthing for me to even think about hating him..he fights, he gets hit, he hits back...no primadona antics, no smack talk, no payday holdups, no weigh-in problems..


to the thread starter, maybe its because he has Miranda plastered on his sig and avy and that a Miranda win over Pavlik would have given him a shot at taylor? who knows...this kid is good for boxing...and this is coming from a NON-white guy NOT living in the midwest

[Chunk..]

Well, Kelly Pavlik is young, so he has time to build a good resume. There could be some great fighters out there, who we have yet to know anything about, who may emerge in the next three to five years.

Anyway, I guess I stick to names that are current, since I know that's what you really want to know. Besides, Jermain Taylor being on his "victims list" twice, Joe Calzaghe and Arthur Abraham, whom you mentioned, would help. Also, Winky Wright at middleweight or even super middleweight would be a nice add. If Pavlik wants to try his luck at light heavyweight, then there's Chad Dawson. Names like Glen Johnson, Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones probably won't be available if and when Pavlik decides to stick to light heavyweight full time. Though, I will add that if Pavlik can do what has never been done before, which is knocking out Bernard Hopkins, that could make a huge statement.

[Lord13]

Pavlik gonna beat Popkins worse than Joe did. It will be brutal. Poor Popkins and his fans.

[Love Tunney]

don't care either way.

[Zocalo]

Um ok... cool.

[Arka]

So he's getting a little overhyped.He seemed pretty down to earth and his fights are entertaining.So he gets a pass from me.
Let's see how he does against Hopkins...

[Fulcrum29]

can't wait for hopkins to knock pavlik the **** OUT!!!