Pavlik/Martinez: it's a done deal!

no ****?!

this is a dangerous fight. not only b/c sergio himself is tough but also b/c of the implications of kelly fighting a guy who just lost to the guy he really wants to fight. he should put him down and i expect a ko but still.

having said that...and like i said in a thread the other day...they should get quintana to spar with.

 

nice.

the usual sparring partners won't be as of much use i would think. what do you think??

 

way to man up from Martinez. A LMW fighting Paul Williams and Kelly Pavlik back to back.

 

the stars aligned for him and he's taking his opportunities and still gets to keep his strap. good for him. i agree w/ ya bud. he has heart and skill. this will be a tough fight

 

hmm says . . .

:deal

I want a rematch with PW if he does well with Pavlik.
Would also love to see Pavlik and Williams..

We could have a big three LMW fiasco..

 

Good for both. I like the way that Martinez, without batting an eye, just takes on KP, and KP accepts. The way fights should be made. This should be a showcase for both fighters, but I don't see Pavlik dropping this; look for Sergio to acquit himself pretty well for 4 or 5 rounds and then start showing the effects of Pavlik's punches. KP in 10 or so, but Martinez hangs in there well for a few and by doing so makes himself a viable opponent for PW for supremecy at 154.

 

yeah maybe. lewis was right. sergio does drop his hands a lot and after a few rounds of dancing around does tend to move in straighter lines. should be a matter of time before the fight gets waved off but it will be a tough fight.

 

Wow, mad respect for Martinez! Back to back fights with Williams and Pavlik. I'm glad Martinez has decided to step up and fight Pavlik. Way to go Sergio!

 

If anyone can, it's Sergio. And if he does, that's a real feat, and, furthermore, I think he will, backing Pwill into a corner where he either fights Pavlik or a rematch. It's win all around.

EDIT--This will also help a possible Sturm fight happen. IT just makes too much sense to not unfold.

 

I'm not sure how I feel about this.