I cant see this fight ending any other way at this time. Martinez fades late and keeps his hands low. Pavlik has been underrated as of late and I believe he will have a taste of redemption on April 17th. I got my tickets and cant wait for another great night in AC.
People act like Martinez is invincible He gets hit and does so often Probably not going to be a good look for him that night
Well, why do you think Bob Arum chose a guy who was knocked out by Antonio Margarito at welterweight? Arum might have to find out however that there's a difference between his reality and the boxing ring's. :deal
One thing: Martinez is smarter, faster and more skilled than any fighter Pavlik's fought before- other than Hopkins, obviously. Pavlik gets his knockouts by backing his opponents into the corner or into the ropes. I doubt Martinez will be stupid enough to stand in front of Pavlik and allow him to do this. That said, Martinez does fade in the late going and could get sloppy.
Martinez is a good fighter with a good chin but not one that has been tested at 160. I think this could be the last we will see of Martinez as he is no spring chicken at 35
Okay, so everyone who lives in ohio agrees... Pavlik will kill martinez. Now let the rest of us worry about what will really happen.
I'm planning on going to the fight as well. I think Kelly wins by UD - but can see a KO. Kid you are crazy - P. Williams didn't get his ass kicked - it was just a good fight. They both gave as good as they got.
Its going to go from "Martinez has way too many skills for a one dimensional Pavlik" .....to " Martinez is an old Junior Middleweight Pavlik needs to fight real middleweights"
No but seriously Martinez has a chance if he fights with his hands up and drastically improves his stamina and doesnt get hit.