Pavlike deserves to have his showcase fight as middleweight champion. Arum is no dummy. He wants Pavlik to look spectacular and get more public recognition, so that in the future Pavlik will become a household name. Pavlik does not need Winky. Both Winky and Leon need to understand that. After Miranda, and Taylor 2x, Pavlik deserves a fight in which he'll make good money against a name opponent who won't present a real threat. Arum plans on having Kelly fight two more times this year. There will plenty of time for Pavlik to take on all challengers.
Yeah a fight with Winky will set Pavlik back and end his 33 fight win streak as of now Pavlik might become the biggest cash cow in the business. He's white and American.
Well, he is coming off a loss and isn't the most exciting or marketable fighter in the division, and has never held a belt there; why exactly does Winky deserve a title shot?