Just wanted to flex my e-***** and prove him wrong. The correct affirmation would be that Bute has never fought in a hostile environment. And I agree with you that I don't think Pavlik will get Ko'd. Bute will win a UD 116-111 though. (8 rounds to 4, plus one knock down, but KP will come storming back after the KD :deal)
It's better for the sport when the tv audience sees a a full crowd supporting a major fight. Montreal/Canada is a proven fight town that will come out in large numbers for Bute, and so that would be my preferred location.
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City : 2 900 seats (expect a sell-out crowd) Bell Center, Montreal : 21 000 seats...but only 18 500 for a boxing event (expect a sell-out crowd) MSG, New York : 19 000 seats (not sure if they would sell-out) MGM Grand Garden, Las Vegas : 16,800 seats (not sure if they would sell-out) .... unless there's somewhere else than the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, my answer is : Not in Atlantic City
Don't don't twist the meaning of the above; it's for the reasons listed above he won't go(sells 18K), not for other reasons.I doubt he's gonna make anywhere around that at Boardwalk Hall, MSG say no matter the latter could accommodate more. Hell even Pavlik's gonna be happy with his share.
NYC makes sense location wise. Both fighters fan bases are close enough to make the trip, but far away enough to feel nuetral. Money wise, it's always best to fight in the lowest taxed venue possible. That would be Las Vegas as Nevada does not have a personal income tax.