Can Pavlik Withstand the First 4 Rounds? When He Does….
by MooheadAugust 7, 2007 8:35 am
If I was Jermain Taylor, I’d figure Pavlik gets off to slower starts. He’s not a “flash” knockout puncher, and is an accumulation power fighter. Also Jermain Taylor cannot stand in front of pavlik for very long. If he doesn’t catch Kelly cold early, the odds are minimal he can catch him late. What does this mean?
Simple. Taylor’s only 2 chances are to slug in the first 2-3 rounds, and run the next 9 or 10. Or just run from opening bell to end.
Taylor has not proven to have a huge heart or a huge punch. He looks frail in the late stages of fights at 160. He cannot match Kelly’s physical strength. Pavlik trains like a bull, utilizing old school methods more reminiscent of fighters in the 40’s and 50’s. That’s why his endurance is so good.
The name of this article is the only question I have. The powers that be may allow Taylor to run for 12 rounds, and win a sissy decision. In a fair fight, if Taylor can’t get him out early, Pavlik will catch up to him between rounds 9 and 12. And when he does, there will be nowhere for Taylor to run.
August 27th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Can he withstand the first 4 rounds? Um, yes! Do you really think that Taylor, the same guy you say hasn’t proven huge heart or punch, can bring ANYTHING in the first four rounds OR the next eight that was more ferocious and powerful than Edison Miranda brought? Taylor is a better boxer than Miranda but doesn’t even remotely compare to him in the power department. The only way that Kelly doesn’t “withstand” the first 4 rounds is if Jack Loew pulls the stool out from underneath him and clobbers him no less than 10 times with the ringside bell. I’m trying to be objective here. The only possible way that Pavlik loses this fight is if 1) It goes the distance, and, 2) the judges weren’t watching or are overly sensitive about scoring the fight against the current champ.
August 27th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Taylor’s “power” is early. If he caught Kelly cold it could hurt him. As previously written, I see Taylor running trying to win on points. It’s his best chance.
September 25th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Jab, Jab, Hook. Taylor will be out cold by the sixth. Pavlik has heart, skill, talent, power and endurance! All of which are not often found in one fighter!