As much as I want Taylor to beat Pavlik in this rematch, it's hard to over look pure talent and boxing skills and that is what Kelly Pavlik has. I'm not saying Taylor can't hang with him , because he did in their first bout for a good while, but Taylor is goin to have to fight a perfect fight to dethrone the champ.. What's your opinions?
Pavlik. And sooner. Heart, power, size, momentum, the knowledge that he already took JT's best shot and KO'd him, battle tested fighting the best of his division, and the confidence of being undefeated.
Taylor will box with a much better strategy this time round. I reckon he will pick away at Pavlik for round after round, but Pavlik will not get too frustrated and will catch up with Taylor in the later rounds. That's my tuppeny's worth.
Of course not the sole reason, but I believe it could pose as a problem if Pavlik is too confident.. But it is still a matter of whether or not Taylor is mentally ready after a tough come from behind KO from his last battle with Pavlik.
Does anybody know what HBO crew is going to be working on this fight? I won't buy the PPV if it's Max Kellerman, because he doesn't like Pavlik and his comments will annoy me. Larry Merchant did an excellent job on their last fight.
Brain says Pavlik, but my gut feeling says Taylor. It was the the opposite in the first fight, so I'll go with Taylor this time.
I voted for both to be an ******* because you made it a multiple choice poll for what reason. Pavlik by KO.