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Has Lockett got ANY chance against Pavlik. He's recently said that he and Enzo have figured out Pavlik who they say is predictable. Can the Rocket pull of the upset ?
"Pavlik's brilliant at what he does," said Cwmbran's Lockett, a huge underdog for the 7 June bout in Atlantic City.
"But he's no Floyd Mayweather, Joe Calzaghe or Miguel Cotto, he doesn't have their all-round game.
"We know what he'll do, come forward at a pace and put it all through the left hand. We've got a game plan for it."
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Claypole
05-23-2008, 06:48 PM
He has almost no chance. I have no idea how he got this shot against Pavlik, I just hope he gets through it without getting hit too much. As for the "puncher's chance", I just don't see it at all.
dukestreet
05-23-2008, 06:49 PM
Hey he has a small chance
D-MAC
05-23-2008, 06:51 PM
Just a "punchers chance"; nothing else.
Max Molyneux
05-23-2008, 06:53 PM
I think he's capable of pulling It off the upset, Taylor being explosive In the 1st fight had Pavlik down but he was too negative to finish him and Lockett Is an explosive puncher. Lockett's got good straights and left hook too.
Pavlik's limited In the defense and technique department.
My only worry Is Lockett's record has too many journeymen tuneups on, but he has the style to upset Pavlik and has a good chin.
The Middleweight champs aren't exactly strong champs either who stand out very much.
nulty
05-23-2008, 07:02 PM
I think he's capable of pulling It off the upset, Taylor being explosive In the 1st fight had Pavlik down but he was too negative to finish him and Lockett Is an explosive puncher. Lockett's got good straights and left hook too.
Pavlik's limited In the defense and technique department.
My only worry Is Lockett's record has too many journeymen tuneups on, but he has the style to upset Pavlik and has a good chin.
The Middleweight champs aren't exactly strong champs either who stand out very much.
I already have backed him.
Diablo
05-23-2008, 07:23 PM
Lockett is technically nowhere near as good as Taylor...so bit of a bad comparison there imo.
If Kelly can walk through and beat up a big puncher like Miranda, them im sure he can demolish Lockett inside 5 rounds.
Nemesis
05-23-2008, 09:25 PM
I already have backed him.
I thought you had a good understanding of boxing...
I just hope he doesnt get seriously hurt
Tuffnutz
05-23-2008, 09:29 PM
Has Lockett got ANY chance against Pavlik. He's recently said that he and Enzo have figured out Pavlik who they say is predictable. Can the Rocket pull of the upset ?
"Pavlik's brilliant at what he does," said Cwmbran's Lockett, a huge underdog for the 7 June bout in Atlantic City.
"But he's no Floyd Mayweather, Joe Calzaghe or Miguel Cotto, he doesn't have their all-round game.
"We know what he'll do, come forward at a pace and put it all through the left hand. We've got a game plan for it."
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It would be one of the biggest upsets in boxing history if Lockett beat Pavlik.
Lockett marks up badly around the eyes and if Pavlik does'nt put him out cold with a legit KO the fight will be stopped when Locketts face is looking like a raw hamburger. :yep
nulty
05-24-2008, 02:48 AM
I thought you had a good understanding of boxing...
I just hope he doesnt get seriously hurt
If one of ours is fighting a yank and is a massive underdog it's worth 50p.
dwilson
05-24-2008, 03:50 AM
I really want him to win but like most people I can not see it happening.
CMON Lockett.
C HOP
05-24-2008, 05:27 AM
this is the fight ive been waiting for for quite awhile
i hope gary lockett can do the impossible tyson douglas come to mind any1!
The Lads
05-24-2008, 09:30 AM
A punchers chance, although if the odds are as long as they could be (10 - 1 maybe?0 I'll have a tenner on it
I to believe Pavlik is predictableand pretty one paced, but he will still be to much for Lockett.
This is an ideal time for Enzo to have a look at Pavlik for Joes fight with him.
brown bomber
05-24-2008, 10:03 AM
Pavlik in p4p terms sucks but he's huge at the weight.... Lockett is pretty small, I'm right behind him and want him to win but its going to be very tough. Really looking forward to it though.
kurt2006
05-24-2008, 10:19 AM
Rhodes caused Lockett problems with his power and Pavlik probably has more power (although not the same style) as Rhodes.
Cobbler
05-24-2008, 10:48 AM
Rhodes caused Lockett problems with his power and Pavlik probably has more power (although not the same style) as Rhodes.
Probably?
kurt2006
05-24-2008, 10:57 AM
Probably?
Rhodes has superb power (especially at LMW).
So I guess Pavlik has greater power than Rhodes. But whatever Kimbo Slice is the best :scaredas:
:bump
Go on the Rocket!!!!!
Betty Swollocks
06-04-2008, 10:50 AM
Lockett is slow as fuck, easy to hit and his much vaunted power is in reality managing to knock over a few tomato cans. He'll be doing well not to get banjoed inside 2 rounds.
I think Pavlik is getting way overhyped now but in all honesty I want him to win this.
FLINT ISLAND
06-04-2008, 10:55 AM
How good is Pavlik? He is still a relativley new World Champion he has more to prove before what start regarding him as a really top fighter. Ok he beat Miranda and Taylor - but they are two opponnets lets see how he gets on against a few more big names.
PaddyD1983
06-04-2008, 10:59 AM
Just a "punchers chance"; nothing else.
:good
Max Molyneux
06-04-2008, 11:46 AM
Lockett is slow as fuck, easy to hit and his much vaunted power is in reality managing to knock over a few tomato cans. He'll be doing well not to get banjoed inside 2 rounds.
I think Pavlik is getting way overhyped now but in all honesty I want him to win this.
Why do you want a skinny redneck to beat the Rockett man?
Locketts not super fast but he does have explosive speed and power to cause Pavlik problems.
robpalmer135
06-04-2008, 11:55 AM
Put it this way I would put any money on it.
However i am getting behind him, you gotta give him big props. he could have fought WBU bums and wated for Pavlik to move up next year and fight for the vacant title, but no hes going to what might as be the home town, of the number 1 in the division, a guy who has knocked out all but 2 opponents, whos ranked in the top 10 of everyone P4P and thats what allot of fighters that are more skilled and have better records would not be prepared to do.
Lockett has already gained my respect by taking the fight, and if he puts up a good show he will probs get another title shot next year, if not set up some decent domestic fight with Paul Smith, Elcock, Macklin, Eastman or even Duddy.
brown_bomber
06-04-2008, 01:14 PM
lockett will get butt raped by pavlik come sat night, pavlik has too much power
kurt2006
06-04-2008, 02:12 PM
Put it this way I would put any money on it.
However i am getting behind him, you gotta give him big props. he could have fought WBU bums and wated for Pavlik to move up next year and fight for the vacant title,
He must be getting at least a £100K for the Pavlik fight.
Why fight 20 bums defending your shitty WBU title to a earn a total of £100K when you can fight Pavlik and earn £100K for one fight. He has nothing to lose and has done nothing to earn the shot.
puremental2
06-04-2008, 02:19 PM
pavlik will ko lockett in the 6th round garuntee it
I'm backing him to get KTFO in the 4th round
safe_pa
06-04-2008, 02:48 PM
Yes I am backing Gary :D
It is a very tough task ahead but I'm Welsh, Gary's Welsh, Wales won the grandslam so I have faith in him (I'm only betting vbucks though)
hitman_hatton1
06-04-2008, 03:26 PM
he's got no chance.
he's not even that big a puncher.
21 out of 30 wins is it?? :roll:
pavlik is gonna hammer the poor kid.
awful match. :patsch
robpalmer135
06-04-2008, 04:59 PM
i reckon hes on at least half a million dollers. they could have gone to purse bids and got 25% of the purse so had to be good money.
kurt2006
06-04-2008, 05:06 PM
i reckon hes on at least half a million dollers. they could have gone to purse bids and got 25% of the purse so had to be good money.
Just over £250k gross is very good money for a limited fighter like Lockett.
If he makes £5K a WBU defence, then the Pavlik windfall is the equivalent of 50 WBU defences.
ghostlybadge
06-04-2008, 05:16 PM
i may put a bit of v-cash on it
SleazeNation
06-04-2008, 05:22 PM
Edit. If I can't say anything nice...
tko187
06-04-2008, 07:50 PM
hes gonna get his ass handed to him!!!!
Diablo
06-04-2008, 08:25 PM
Miranda had a punchers chance against Pavlik....Lockett has no chance.
The Kurgan
06-04-2008, 09:35 PM
Most people's logic seems to be "Lockett won't win, so I won't support him." Pathetic. :barf
Here is a British boxer looking to pull off the upset of the year and win the linear middleweight title, but he's getting far too little love on this forum. So what if it's three to one, four to one or a million to one against? Get behind number one, I say. :bbb
safe_pa
06-04-2008, 10:15 PM
Most people's logic seems to be "Lockett won't win, so I won't support him." Pathetic. :barf
Here is a British boxer looking to pull off the upset of the year and win the linear middleweight title, but he's getting far too little love on this forum. So what if it's three to one, four to one or a million to one against? Get behind number one, I say. :bbb
:thumbsup
Go Gary!
stuey
06-05-2008, 02:46 AM
i have been all aboard the Pavlik express for a while now. i just hope lockett does not get blown away in the opening stanza. this is a horrible missmatch, lockett has zero chance, niche, nil, nada.
for all of you who think he has a punchers chance, watch pavlik v miranda. miranda is a puncher and he gets it handed to him.
you should come to the same conclusions as me.:deal
Claypole
06-05-2008, 03:07 AM
Most people's logic seems to be "Lockett won't win, so I won't support him." Pathetic. :barf
That's not the case at all. Most people are actually supportive, even though he has little chance of winning.
Polymath
06-05-2008, 03:09 AM
From what I've read about him talking of Pavliks slowness I think Lockett is gonna come out and try and fight in the style Gavin rees won his title. Only problem is Lockett isn't Joe Calzaghe, and that style wont work for him.
Polymath
06-05-2008, 03:10 AM
That's not the case at all. Most people are actually supportive, even though he has little chance of winning.
I think the Brits are being realistic here :good
Thy 1st thought is that lockett will give of himself a most noble effort. By lucifers fork he has a chance.
dwilson
06-05-2008, 05:46 AM
I am backing Lockett to win.
From a distance.
brown bomber
06-05-2008, 06:08 AM
I think Lockett has the power to win- What channel is it on?
Beatboxer
06-05-2008, 06:34 AM
I can't say I like Lockett's chances...I think alot of you grossly underestimate Pavlik...I have this sneaky suspicion that his win over Miranda might actually appreciate with time for one thing...
I will be watching and rooting for my fellow Brit though I do like Pavlik.
The Kurgan
06-05-2008, 07:19 AM
That's not the case at all. Most people are actually supportive, even though he has little chance of winning.
"Most" is not enough. Lockett can definitely knock Pavlik into next year, provided he has a whole country behind his punches.
SleazeNation
06-05-2008, 07:24 AM
"Most" is not enough. Lockett can definitely knock Pavlik into next year, provided he has a whole country behind his punches.
That's funny.
Lampshade
06-05-2008, 07:31 AM
I was hoping to get better than 9/1 on him. At those odds I probably won't be financially backing him, but I'm willing to send good thoughts.
I believe he is getting £150K - 5 times his best purse. He said his best purse was £30K. That is indeed a Kings ransom and thy Welsh people should rejoice.
Should lockett win then he will feast at the Kings table. A rematch should net hin £1m plus. Go forth Lockett and launch thy rockets. To battle we go!!!!
kurt2006
06-05-2008, 09:39 AM
I believe he is getting £150K - 5 times his best purse. He said his best purse was £30K. That is indeed a Kings ransom and thy Welsh people should rejoice.
Should lockett win then he will feast at the Kings table. A rematch should net hin £1m plus. Go forth Lockett and launch thy rockets. To battle we go!!!!
Which fight did he get £30K for ?
Tony Harrison
06-05-2008, 09:47 AM
Lockett is a good fighter but he is too small and easy to hit for Pavlik.
I think his face will be a bit of a mess after 6 or 7 rounds, he puffs up quite severely.
safe_pa
06-05-2008, 02:12 PM
I think Lockett has the power to win- What channel is it on?
It's on Setanta1 and starts at 2am I believe.
brown bomber
06-05-2008, 02:14 PM
£150K??? That makes him the second richest person in the whole of wales - behind prince charles.
brown bomber
06-05-2008, 02:15 PM
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Which fight did he get £30K for ?
I do not recall him sayingt, Maybe the Kevin Kelley fight?
It was a WBU title defence.
Go forth Lockett and launch yourself!
:bbb
to put things into perspective he technically has less chance than rees had against kotelnick and skelton had against chag.
so he'll probably win :)
brown bomber
06-05-2008, 05:43 PM
His chances are similer to Mark Prince Vs Michelzewski... though stylistically there is no similarity.
kurt2006
06-05-2008, 06:10 PM
His chances are similer to Mark Prince Vs Michelzewski... though stylistically there is no similarity.
What ever happended to Mark Prince ?
brown bomber
06-05-2008, 06:19 PM
What ever happended to Mark Prince ? His lad got stabbed a couple of years back - poor kid.... think he was going to come back as a cruiser at one stage.... His fight with Micheal Gale was simply mesmerising. Punched like a mule but was extremely raw did well to get to fringes of world class. :good
Fat Joe
06-05-2008, 06:52 PM
His chances are similer to Mark Prince Vs Michelzewski... though stylistically there is no similarity.
Lueshing V Trinidad
brown bomber
06-05-2008, 06:54 PM
Lueshing V Trinidad Like it but Lockett is prob better then Lueshin- certainly less fragile and Trinidad is way, way more talented then Pavlik. How about Eastman-Hopkins?
Claypole
06-05-2008, 08:19 PM
The more I think about it, the more I worry about this fight.
I am not happy with the fact that Gary Lockett has been brought in simply to get a pasting at the hands of Kelly Pavlik.
He may well be getting the payday of a lifetime, but that just makes it virtually impossible for Gary to turn down what will probably be the hiding of a lifetime.
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