Post Fight Preview: Kelly Pavlik vs Jermain Taylor I

We`re breaking some new ground at Puncher`s Chance today. In a revolutionary move that you will surely tell you grandkids about, we are posting some past fight previews. That is PREVIEWS, not REVIEWS. This offers a chance to get acquainted.

So, let`s look back at some past predictions. These have not been edited to protect the author for posterity.

First up: Kelly Pavlik vs Jermain Taylor I

"This could be a great fight. Taylor needs a good showing to silence his critics. I've watched him since college, and he has never lived up to his potential in my opinion. He has fought defensive fighters closely in tight contests, especially Hopkins and Wright. Pavlik will be a far different fight. He will challenge Taylor with hard shots and pressure. He has shown that he is willing to trade punches and Taylor has not demonstrated near as much knockout power as Kelly. Also Taylor tendency to keep his left hand low could expose him to Pavlik's powerful right.
I see Pavlik testing Taylor early and pushing the pace of the fight. Taylor's strength and jab should keep him from being overwhelmed, but Pavlik has a high knock out percentage for a reason.
I predict a split decision that should go to Taylor unless Pavlik is able to knock him down."