Who was the Better FIGHTER of the 2??? Who Had the Better CAREER??? REED Would Argue BOTH Shoulda/Woulda/Coulda Achieved More, if Not for Alcohol...Others Would Argue BOTH Got About ALL That Should've Been Expected of Them... Who was Better? Who Accomplished More? Who's Closer to HOF Status???...
Pavlik was better and it's not even a tad bit close. Kelly was more gifted, more skilled, actually better defensively, much better stamina, better chin, and had a MUCH higher ring IQ. Taylor's a fucking idiot of a fighter. Kelly had a high fight IQ for an offensive fighter. Win-for-win, Jermain Taylor was a lot better than Prograis. And prime Miranda was better than Ramirez or anyone else Taylor beat. I dont care much about the whole undisputed bullshit. It's a lot easier to accomplish that feat in this watered down era. Pavlik was better and had a superior resume.
I reckon Pavlik will make the HOF in the next 5-7 years or so. Maybe even sooner, or maybe a bit further out. But unless he does something stupid that ends his life prematurely, he'll see the Hall before he's an old man.
Pavlik for sure. Much more talented and skilled. Taylor wasn’t really superior at anything. I think it was his determination and toughness that he really got by on.
I feel a better/closer question would be to ask who peaked higher: Pavlik or Hatton? Thats a pretty good debate with a case for either guy. Josh isn't the same caliber as these guys.
