Does anyone else here think only Bernard Hopkins can train Kelly Pavlik?

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  1. the_baller

    the_baller Guest

    Boxer Kelly Pavlik withdraws from upcoming 10-round fight in his hometown, derails comeback

    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has withdrawn from Saturday’s 10-round fight against Darryl Cunningham for unknown reasons.

    Pavlik was scheduled to fight at the Covelli Centre in his hometown, with the bout to be televised nationally on Showtime.



    Pavlik’s withdrawal was announced Tuesday by Top Rank, Pavlik’s promoter. Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank, said he was “very disappointed at Kelly’s sudden decision to discontinue the rebuilding of his boxing career.”
    In January, Pavlik checked out of the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., after two months of treatment for alcoholism.
    Pavlik most recently fought in May, when he beat Alfonso Lopez by majority decision on the undercard for Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley.
    Before then, he hadn’t fought since April 17, 2010, when Argentina’s Sergio Martinez took his two middleweight title belts in a bloody unanimous decision that ended Pavlik’s 2½-year reign atop the division.


    Hops really seems to have ruined him. I think only Hopkins and his trainer can be the one to bring him back.

    Kind of like Rocky 3.
     
    the_baller, Aug 3, 2011
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  2. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopkins aint gonna train a white boy !

    ... maybe you meant he like to school him again?
     
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  3. the_baller

    the_baller Guest


    That's true too.:good
     
    the_baller, Aug 3, 2011
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  4. MetalMandible

    MetalMandible Chinchecker Full Member

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    I think he might since he did offer to train with him and teach him how to "fight black" after schooling him.
     
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  5. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't think Hopkins would have the patience for a guy with Kelly's current discipline and dedication.

    And Pavlik was drinking his entire title reign. He was already damaged goods by the time the Hopkins fight even happened.
     
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  6. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    hops totally destroyed his fragile ego and he'll never be the same.......unless..... you're right b-hop training him would be his only hope.
     
    Royal-T-Bag, Aug 3, 2011
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  7. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    I remember Roy Jones said that he(Jones) would not train anyone because they would have to go through similar training that he did.
    Look at his physical abilities and him pushing himself to the limits. Try to imagine you doing it.
     
    pahapoisu, Aug 3, 2011
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  8. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Poor Pavlik man..never thought he'd end up this way..

    guy beat my boy Jermain n at the time I was happy it was KP...

    now though...he is shot and done..damn shame!
     
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  9. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    Train as in School him, yes.
     
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  10. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    this...^

    he's finished, time to move on...
     
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  11. Finesse74

    Finesse74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Word my brother
     
    Finesse74, Aug 3, 2011
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