Hopkins vs. Pavlik

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Masterclass performance. I hope he retires or fights winner of calzaghe Jones if it presents itself. No other fight worth taking. He really broke pavliks heart in the 10th by just bullying him into submission. Never thought he had it left in him.

 

I think he should retire. It's a risky game he's playing at this stage of his career. One day he will suddenly look in his mid-40's and get dominated or stopped. And Hopkins will be the type of fighter who will want to go out with a win, not a loss.

It's a terrible cycle for a fighter and a habit that may well prove to be fatal. He done well to beat Tarver and Wright after the Taylor defeats. Now Pavlik after the Calzaghe setback. He's been inconsistent since the Eastman fight back in early 2005.

As time goes on he'll be more prone to being defeated again, perhaps dominated convincingly. Dawson would be the one to beat Hopkins. I would not give Hopkins a prayer against Dawson who possesses good ring generalship, extremely quick hands, a solid jab, and the overall style to have Hopkins' number.

 

I think Hopkins should either take on the winner of Calzaghe-Jones or Jermain Taylor at 170 catchweight or retire.

 

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Kelly Pavlik

"I wasn't tired, I couldn't do that, couldn't do this, I dunno what it was. It wasn't because of his athleticism or craftyness. Jermain Taylor and Calzaghe hit him at will"

Kelly, it was Bernard Hopkins.

 

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