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Originally Posted by Tam-Tam
Pavlik is a good fighter, but he's not that good. Certainly not "best fighter in the world" potential.
Look at the list of men who have carried that title:
Ray Robinson
Roberto Duran
Muhammad Ali
Ray Leonard
Marvin Hagler
Pernell Whitaker
Mike Tyson
Roy Jones Jr
Floyd Mayweather
Julio Cesar Chavez
Kelly Pavlik? Hmmm.
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There is no reason Pavlik can't get on that list. We have no way of knowing how good or great he will be until the end of his career.
Up until this point, though, it's hard to argue that the guy isn't the best at Middleweight. He has done everything needed to carry himself on the upper echelon of Middleweights, stopping the current champ, defeating him soundly in the rematch, and pummeling all other contenders on his way up. He needs more top level opposition, in order to garner the recognition as best fighter now.
Of course I agree that he isnt on that list yet, but it is ludicrous to say that he doesn't have the potential to make it on the list (based on his current run).