This is the first sign I have seen of TFFP doubting his boy Joe. He knows putting this fight off means it never happens.
Its testament to how good JC is that now he is way past his prime and getting old he probably could still take Pavlik to school and win by UD.
very true, but it's worth remembering that he's in the infancy of his career, he's not faced a dynamic fighter who can adjust mid fight, hell mid round. I like Pavlik, but people do love to get carried away on here. Age is certainly catching upto Joe, he's lost a lot of speed, but for me he still wins a clear and comfortable UD, maybe Pavlik can catch him cold, who knows... All I know is never bet against Joe, it's cost me money in the past lol
Everybody talks 'adjustment', but Team Pavlik studies the films as well as anyone. Unless Joe invents something new, it will have been figured into the game plan. Take more planning than usual? Sure, but it will be done.