Kelly Pavlik should not have taken the Martinez fight

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  1. Zavy

    Zavy A fan among experts Full Member

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    That's how I feel...the reason being is that he is in a lose lose situation. Martinez is a 154 pounder who just lost to the man how Kelly is thought my a lot of people to have ducked at least twice. If Kelly KO's him...he was supposed to. If he gets beat up...his career is really over. I really believe that if he couldn't get in the ring with either Williams or Sturm that he should have vacated his titles and went up to 168 and fought a minor contender like Sakio Bika. It would be an exciting fight and a way for him to get his beak wet...what are your thoughts on this?
     
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  2. Mr. HU

    Mr. HU KP vs BHop anniversary Full Member

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    I'm not a Pavlik fan so i'm glad to see him in this situation but you are completely right!
     
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  3. samita

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    he seems to be picking these lose lose fights ever since he became champ.
     
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  4. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    I think Kelly would do well NOT to take career advice from you.
     
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  5. Sinew

    Sinew The Assassin Full Member

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    If Pav lost he can always say he was drained and move up to 168
     
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  6. Pavlik is Champ

    Pavlik is Champ PDub is RUNNING scared Full Member

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    Hes going to Ko martinez like he should. Whats the problem? Just another one in line waiting to get KO'd. Sergio isnt no monster like the majority of posters around here seem to believe.
     
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  7. itrymariti

    itrymariti Cañas! Full Member

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    I believe he will get some credit for beating Martinez. Boxing fans have short memories; if your last performance was impressive, you'll be looked on favourably by the great majority.

    What you have to realise is that Pavlik does have high hopes for his career. He does want to fight the best and he wants to be thought of as an elite operator. Martinez is a difficult fight, but you don't achieve anything by not taking risks.
     
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  8. Zavy

    Zavy A fan among experts Full Member

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    He damn sure don't need it from who he's been gettin it from lover boy.
     
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  9. Wiirdo

    Wiirdo Boxing Addict banned

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    I disagree. He'll knock Martinez out and his stock will go up.
     
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  10. Zavy

    Zavy A fan among experts Full Member

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    Why do you believe this?
     
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  11. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Reality is completely different from what most people think it is. Pavlik's fight on December 19th came on the heels of the longest lay off of his career, and it only lasted 5 rounds. Arum, Dunkin, and Team Pavlik all wanted Kelly back in the ring as early as February and no later than mid April. Sergio Martinez is the best fighter who was actually available and willing to take the fight. End of story.
     
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  12. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    People forget that he isn't like Jermain Taylor and a few others that are into the sport because of the money. He does seem to genuinely want to leave a lasting legacy. He has that motivation also.
     
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  13. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    I think the Cleveland Clinic gave him some excellent advice even though it put his career on hold and ended up making him look less than stellar for awhile. Also, I am not, nor will I ever be your lover boy so keep your '***' in check pimple face.
     
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  14. P.4.P.G.O.A.T.

    P.4.P.G.O.A.T. Q Boro Killa Bee Full Member

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    If he can KO Martinez his stock will rise, after what Martinez was able to do to P-Will. If he wins a boring decision, people will ride him for continuing to take lose-lose fights.
     
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  15. snipe200

    snipe200 Active Member Full Member

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    I think its a great measuring stick for his career at the moment.
     
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