BHop over Pavlik by a mile. Everyone expected Mayweather to win and win easily. People were talking crap about Pavlik KO'ing Hopkins and he got the schooling of his life! After watching Hopkins run and spoil against Calzaghe it was great to see him actually fighting offensively. It was a masterclass.
I'd say Bernard Hopkins vs. Kelly Pavlik based on the fact that Kelly was this much younger and he was the favourite to this fight - The fact that Bernard didn't get hit flush a single time also helped me make my decision, at least JMM hit FMW.
These were my reasons as well. He had age, size, and power on his side but the weight gain did him wrong. Regardless, Bhop would have beaten him at a lighter weight because he just knows how to avoid punches..Pavlik could have looked a little better though at another weight.
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