Pavlik/Magee: A bit of speculation.

Irish super middleweight contender, and European SMW champion Brian Magee was in negotiations for a fall fight with British champion Paul Smith for a few months. Apparently this was a mandatory defense for Smith, and would take place in September. The two sides could not reach an agreement, so the fight was set to go to a purse bid when suddenly Magee lost all interest, and his team informed Smith they do not want the fight.

Kelly Pavlik plans to return to the ring in November. Insider information from Team Pavlik indicates that KP will not fight Bute without a tune-up. Did someone from Top Rank whisper a few promises in Magee's ear? Is the six foot southpaw Magee Pavlik's "tune-up?"

It makes sense. Magee is a natural 168, a southpaw, and only one inch shorter than Bute. From what I can gather, Magee is a decent fighter, but he tends to lose when he tries to step up to world class level. Like I said, it makes sense.

On the other hand, maybe Magee is just straight up ducking Smith. Anyone have any insight?

 

It's pure speculation on my part, but the situation with Magee looks dodgy. He just demolished Mads Larsen, and all of a sudden he wants to avoid Paul Smith:think

 

I closed my original post with a question that ask if anyone had any "insight." Your limited intellectual capacity means this is not a thread where you are capable of contributing anything of value.

 

Aceshigh is actually PW's 8 year old sister. I put her on ignore ages ago, but every once in awhile I use the "view post" option and read a post. I suppose that arises from the same sort of morbid curiosity that causes one to sniff rotten meat before you throw it out.