Bute vs Pavlik is Being Pushed By HBO For 2010

[Nobuhiro Sugoi]

Pavlik is shot Hopkins ruined him, Bute by early KO.

[Larry Merchant]

its a shame Kelly is still Middleweight champ

[Crazylegs77]

Odd since Pavlik doesnt seem at his best > 160 unless they would convince Bute to come down.

[Thread Stealer]

I'd rather see Pavlik defend his title @ 160, preferrably against Williams.

On the other hand, if his opposition is more on the level of a Lockett or Rubio, then nevermind the title defenses, and just fight a better opponent, SMW or not.