How many people here think Pavlik's jump in weight SEVERELY affected his chances?

[AndyShitHot]

I think it may have made a slight difference but I think Pavlik was waiting for Hopkins to tire, that was his plan and he didn't have a Plan B. Hopkins was amazing last night and even though I had money on Pavlik by decision, I couldn't be mad because it was just amazing watching a 43 year old perform an absolute shut out on a P4P top ten 26 year old champion. I have a new level of respect for B-Hop after last night, was a brilliant fight.

[rambov]

Either way, atleast now people will give ANY boxer that goes up in weight class to fight better competition some respect.

[MELLY-MEL...]

not severly, but he is clearly a middleweight naturally, and needs to stay there!

[Ray*]

This makes you appreciate fighter who goes up in weight and were still able to win and be competitive, Pavlik look indifferent in the taylor 2 fight also and that was at 166.

[KESSLER]

"A little, but it was but a small part of a lot of problems Pavlik had"

[Kris Silver]

It's a factor.

But I don't think any version of Kelly beats any version of Hopkins.

One thing we agree on.

Weight was only a small factor. Hopkins said leading up to the fight, will Pavlik be able to survive that initial shock of being in with a real veteran. He didn't, he was confused, out manoeuvred, out witted and schooled.

[Truth]

People didn't think it was a problem going in. 10 out of 11 boxingscene staff writers picked Pavlik...or something like that.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

not severly, but he is clearly a middleweight naturally, and needs to stay there!

NO. Pavlik is just a fighter who can beat guys when he has a size advantage. When he is evenly matched, he is average.

He is Hatton.

[ExecutiveOutlaw]

it was hopkins' superior technical skill. its been well known that pavlik is one dimensional (which is mostly his trainer's fault)