Do you really think Pavlik is scared of Williams?

[dc6112]

Bob Arum doesn't usually push his fighters into big name fights unless the fighter 100% agrees to it. For all the concessions Arum made to Goosen, and all the back and forth of the negotiations, don't you guys think Pavlik was at least consulted on the issue? If you wanna say Pavlik's a ***** cuz his knuckle is hurt, be my guest. But don't play the game that Kelly is scared to take on Williams. Pavlik loves his fans, believe it or not, and he does want big fights. If he says his hand is hurt, I truly believe the guy. If he was scared of Williams this fight would have never even been a topic of conversation, as Arum woulda asked Kelly "How bout a fight with Williams?" And Kelly would say "Phuck that." I'm pretty sure Arum is the one who approached Goosen, so I doubt thats what was said, and I doubt Pavlik after 1 week had a complete reversal of how he felt about Williams. Stop the speculation, the fight will go down soon enough. I'm still rootin for Pavlik. After bein in A.C. for his first fight with Taylor, I can't turn my back on the dude. One of the greatest sporting nights I've ever been a part of.

[Guest]

I doubt Pavlik is scared of Williams. I doubt Williams is scared of Pavlik.

END OF.

[Crazylegs77]

No I doubt it, but Pavlik has everything to lose and nothing to gain in this fight.

[dc6112]

I doubt Pavlik is scared of Williams. I doubt Williams is scared of Pavlik.

END OF.

Agreed 100%. It's rediculous what some people spew on these forums. Green K for you.

[pelonxsoldier28]

pavlik scared lol, naw i doubt it. williams better stick and move, it's a one shot type deal. pavlik can take bombs to the dome

[Haglerwins]

No I doubt it, but Pavlik has everything to lose and nothing to gain in this fight.

^ This.space

[Iceta]

I don't know if Pavlik is personally scared of him. But I know Arum damn sure is.

[dc6112]

No I doubt it, but Pavlik has everything to lose and nothing to gain in this fight.

I actually couldn't disagree more. I think Pavlik has his belts to lose, his undefeated MW status, and lots of pride. If he was undefeated I'd be more inclined to agree with you. The fact is however that he got whooped by Hopkins and although he performed ok against Rubio, opinion of him is at an all time low. If he wins, B-Hop is almost forgotten, he takes out his biggest challenger at MW, he will strengthen his claim even more as the best Middleweight in the world, and he would be back in the P4P conversations,at least at the bottom half. I would say that is a damn good incentive to win this fight.

[Crazylegs77]

I actually couldn't disagree more. I think Pavlik has his belts to lose, his undefeated MW status, and lots of pride. If he was undefeated I'd be more inclined to agree with you. The fact is however that he got whooped by Hopkins and although he performed ok against Rubio, opinion of him is at an all time low. If he wins, B-Hop is almost forgotten, he takes out his biggest challenger at MW, he will strengthen his claim even more as the best Middleweight in the world, and he would be back in the P4P conversations,at least at the bottom half. I would say that is a damn good incentive to win this fight.

Williams isnt his biggest middleweight challenger. If Pavlik wins people will say oh well Williams was unproven...since he is pretty much.

[dc6112]

Williams isnt his biggest middleweight challenger. If Pavlik wins people will say oh well Williams was unproven...since he is pretty much.

I think Wiliams isn't as good as Jermain. But I know there are alot of people on here who won't say it, but actually think he can beat B-Hop. And I do think Williams is his biggest challenger as far as the current contenders at 160 go, since Abraham left, so it would be a big win. Even though Winky was washed up, Williams did decisively beat him, giving himself recognition, however undeserved, as the top threat to Kelly. If Pavlik can put Williams to sleep I think alot of the demons he has battled in his head since the Hopkins fiasco will have been silenced.