Taylor vs Pavlik is Offically OFFICAL!!!

I couldn't disagree more. Pavlik is made for Taylor because they will trade with each other and Jermain will be able to use his brute brawling lack of technique to at least have a decent chance. When Taylor can hit you he does well, even though he sucks as a pure boxer. Pavlik is easy to hit.

Calzaghe is harder to hit and boxes with a lot of quick punches, no one punch overcommitted to. This is the kind of style that Spinks and Wright are much closer to, and would be much harder for the brutish Taylor. Taylor looked especially terrible against Spinks, a pure boxer.

While Pavlik may be more likely to KO Taylor than Calzaghe might, the fight itself would be much easier for Jermain's lack of boxing skill. If I were a match maker I would keep him away from the 168 pound dominant champion and take on the up and coming puncher who is easy to hit over the more proficient defensive boxer.

 

This will be an verry exciting fight!!