Kelly Pavlik is back in business

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  1. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Cameron Dunkin has been making a few phone calls. A number of sources say Pavlik will discharge From The Betty Ford Center on Tuesday, and that he is anxious to get back in the ring. No word on weight or other specifics.
     
  2. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    I hope he's ready to go and has successfully kicked his habit so we can see a refocused, rededicated Pavlik in 2011!
     
  3. Delroc

    Delroc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i want to still see Abraham-Pavlik at SMW since either probably cant make middle and i think Pavlik will win and look good in doing so.

    Pavlik is young and a very intelligent fighter and smart fighters can always analyze **** and become better. Kelly's problem is his athleticism which can't really be fixed but there is really only one style that bothers Pavlik (as we know) and only the best at replicating it will nullify him. Hopkins isn't really that style but he was savvy enough to emulate it.
     
  4. El Lucho

    El Lucho Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hope he comes back as soon as possible.

    there a plenty of great fights too make.

    kelly vs pw

    kelly vs lemieux

    kelly vs sturm

    kelly vs cintron
     
  5. nickfoxx

    nickfoxx On The Nod Full Member

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    id like to see him bomb it out with pirog
     
  6. IntentionalButt

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    Pavlik vs. Kirkland 2011: Prove You Still Got It! :bbb


    :yep OK. That wouldn't last too long, would it? Fun though.
     
  7. El Lucho

    El Lucho Well-Known Member Full Member

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    oh yeah, I forgot that one. both tall & big and both "go forward" type of guys.

    this realy is a potential foty candidate
     
  8. Pavlik's a clumsy alcoholic who got the **** kicked out of him by the two best fighters he ever faced.

    Abraham knocks his pale ass out in 5.
     
  9. Stiltskin

    Stiltskin Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Good to hear he's still got a lot of great potential matchup's hope he stay's clean I think Pirog's earned a fight with him but I know the money isnt there so he will probably fight Cintron maybe PW ..good potential fights.
     
  10. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know about fixed but it can definitely be improved. There are some good conditioning coaches out there that can improve his speed and explosiveness.

    I don't know how you can beat alcoholism that fast, but I hope he got things together and comes back strong. There are still some good things for him to accomplish out there, he just needs to give his best effort and focus.
     
  11. EJDiaZ

    EJDiaZ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    2011 comeback
     
  12. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    The chances of Pavlik ever making 160 again are very slim.
     
  13. IntentionalButt

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    pre-Betty there was a lot of talk that another stab at 160 was the short-term goal. :think
     
  14. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee VIP Member

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    f*ck that a-hole. He f'd up the pac-margo card with some BS excuse.

    I used to like him. But he peaked after the Taylor fight and he ain't getting better with his YMCA trainer.

    Dude needs to quit and leave while he's in good health.
     
  15. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    You don't "beat" alcoholism. That's not how it works. You simply learn not to drink.

    "We are not cured. What we have is a daily reprieve contingent upon the maintainence of our spiritual condition." (Alcoholics Anonymous)