Call me crazy, many have, but I think Bernard will actually beat Kelly Pavlik. Despite being a huge puncher and in his absolute prime i think Bernards crafty ways will allow him to avoid Kelly's big shots and counter him to death. Kelly throws bombs but doesn't have the hand speed or footwork and athleticism of say Calzaghe or Taylor, he may be extremely dangerous for Bernard, and I have no doubt that if Bernards reflexes are off even a little Kelly could put him to sleep but we all know how B-hop studies his opponents and I think he''ll know what Kelly's about to throw before kelly does. I'm takin B-Hop by UD. :nut
You are not crazy at all. But he needs to win rounds(meaning up his workrate/stamina)... Or make Pavlik look at the ceiling. I am sure, if Hopkins pressures Pavlik he beats him soundly in the pocket. Ergo he must at all costs be the pitbull and tire Pavlik.
I like Pavlik as well and if he is feeling real good while making Hopkins feel old, I won't be surprised if he gets the KO victory.
huge fan of bernard, always has been and always will be no matter what.. But even though I think he has a very good chance of beating pavlik, I would recommend bhop to skip this fight and retire for good.
I agree with you totally but Kelly has that "it" that you cant really pin point on that makes him elite. I could see B hop beating KElly if kelly doesnt implement his left hook, but if kelly could use his distance and reach with the left hook than i see kelly winning. He is a good presure fighters that throws alot like Calzaghe but with more steam on his punches. although calzaghe throws more than KElly that doesnt mean kelly throws a little. Cal is probably right behind Margo when it comes to volume, but kelly is like margo in the way that thier volume effects their opponets stamina
Sorry, but I don't think Pavlik will be weight-drained or addicted to Krispy Kremes and moving-up two weight classes. KP UD
I think Hopkins has a very good chance at beating Pavlik. I think Calzaghe was a tougher opponent than Pavlik will be.
