Kelly Pavlik vs. Andre Ward - Who Wins If Ref Doesn't Allow Too Much Clinching?

[djtmal]

has ward's chin been cracked yet?...this is one of those fights where ward could fight down to the level of his opponent, and it gets weird...besides that, ward decision in true clutch, clinch, and headbutt style....

[Mule Deer]

I hope more then I have ever hoped before the upset happens.

[tredh]

Was this supposed to be a serious thread?

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Minus a fluke punch from Pavlik, I think he's gonna be completely outclassed.

I'd love for a Pavlik KO though

Yea... Idk how much power Pavlik still possesses but that's all he has in this fight really, a punchers chance. Slim chance but hard to count a puncher out. Especially vs someone who's been down before.



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[MikeRo1972]

If I remember correctly I think Bika chin-checked Ward. That said, Not only will Pavlik not win a single round. He might get stopped outright. I can see the ref putting an end to this fight. Promoter is cashing out IMO. This guy is coming off of rehab with a handful of unimpressive wins and now they decide to throw him in with a P4P fighter? Makes no sense.

[bojangles1987]

Ward has not been clinching and fighting ugly nearly as much in his last two fights. He basically destroyed Dawson outside. Pavlik's basic attack will not win him this fight, and he'll be hard pressed to make it competitive.

[bojangles1987]

has ward's chin been cracked yet?...this is one of those fights where ward could fight down to the level of his opponent, and it gets weird...besides that, ward decision in true clutch, clinch, and headbutt style....

He's been down, and he did fight Miranda and take his punches, so I don't think Pavlik brings anything from a power standpoint that Ward's never faced before. Even if he can put Ward down with a well placed shot, Ward would just get up and get back to kicking Pavlik's ass.

[Priest Andretti]

I guess the TS missed the Dawson fight. Anyway it will be a Ward UD. Pavliks trainer could be the ref and the outcome would be the same. Pavlik getting his ass kicked for 12 rounds.

[boliodogs]

Ward probably wins a ud. but Pavlik could win by KO. Pavlik has real power in both hands with the straight right being the best punch. Kelley also has the reach and a great jab so he has a chance. When Kelly hurts a guy he goes after them hard and he is a good finisher.

[BattlingNelson]

It's in jOakland so there's little reason to think that the ref wont favour Ward.

And even if the referee would break them up quickly I cannot see Pavlik having more than a longshot punchers chance. It's been many years since Pavlik gave a performance that could give him some hope, and since then his toughest fight has been a bottle probably just outscoring a staphinfection.