Anyone else interested in Pavlik vs Kessler?

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  1. lONGCOUNTED

    lONGCOUNTED I Killed MMA Full Member

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    Assuming Joe really does retire after the RJJ fight for any number of reasons, such as RJJ beating him or Kelly KOs BHop, I'd be interested in seeing Pav and Kessler go at it. Kessler in my estimation did well against Calslappy, but seemed just a little to hesitant to let his hands go in order to win the fight.

    He (Kessler) did however, look good against Andrade who can take an enormous pounding and keep coming forward. From what I remember, having only seen the fight once or twice, I don't recall him ever being in trouble against the constant pressure Andrade applied. Granted Andrade doesnt have the Ghost's power; probably no one in the division has Pavlik's power.

    With that being, I think it would be an exciting fight with Pavlik's power being the x-factor in the bout. Does anyone out there want to see this happen if Calslappy retires after the RJJ bout?
     
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  2. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    We've had dozens of Pavlik/Kessler debates. Most people think it's a good fight that should happen next year. Most people would also like to see Taylor/Kessler. It's my opinion that by the end of next year the top guys at 168 will be Pavlik, Taylor, and Kessler.
     
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  3. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Not yet,not before he fights Abraham
     
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  4. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Don't fret -- that's in January.
     
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  5. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Not if Abraham fights Winky instead
     
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  6. Rubberduck

    Rubberduck Active Member Full Member

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    Are they discussing that?
     
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  7. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    ESPN said that Winky want's the fight
     
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  8. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Like I said on the other thread, I think this is just Winky's wishful thinking. I'm going to go do bit of looking on Google, et, and see if anyone other than Wright is actually talking about this.
     
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  9. Rubberduck

    Rubberduck Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah, saw the thread in the forum. Winky vs Abraham. Somehow that does not get me excited at all.
     
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  10. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    There are so many interesting matchups to make with PAvlik right now

    Calzaghe, Abraham, Kessler, Bute would all be PPV worthy for me.
     
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  11. bill poster

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    see Kessler being hurt but KOing Pavlik- It would be an epic fight.. Similar to Hearns/Hagler
     
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  12. Rubberduck

    Rubberduck Active Member Full Member

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    Indeed it would! Let´s hope that HBO thinks the same!:hey
     
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  13. Tom_Tocca

    Tom_Tocca The Provider Full Member

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    Not really, plus the physical attributes won't fit at all.

    Pavlik vs. Abraham would be the closed for a reminiscience to Hearns vs. Hagler...
     
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  14. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    One poster above said Pavlik/Kessler would be like Hearns/Haglar. Not even close! Pavlik/Kessler would be a tactical boxing match that would probably go the distance. The guy who wins the jabbing contest takes the fight.
     
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  15. lONGCOUNTED

    lONGCOUNTED I Killed MMA Full Member

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    I'd rather see Pav take on Kessler before Abraham. Maybe I havent seen enough of AA, but what I've seen is good defense with looping power shot. I think Pav's shots straight down the pipe beat him to the punch all day. I'd rather see him take on a more tactical fighter like Kessler. Just my opinion though.
     
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