Talks of Pavlik and Trinidad fighting in the fall?

Question

1.) Why would Pavlik even take this fight?

2.) Why does Trinidad deserve antoher big pay day? He needs to a few fights first?

Answer 1

I just hope it doesn't happen.  There's no reason for it, for the fans or the fighters, other than $$$.  Trinidad's power makes it a risky deal for Pavlik, and I suppose that risk is the one and only way the fight could become exciting.  Otherwise, it's just a namefest.

Answer 2

1. Disappointing, cuz I like Pavlik, but its an easy fight, against a big name, which means a pay day, and his star continues to rise. Trinidad is probably washed up.

2. Boxing is one of the few sports that tends to give their big names respect, even with age. Trinidad is well past his prime, but still brings in the tickets. I'd prefer to see some title unification fights, but with Germans thats not likely to happen.

Answer 3

Answer one: Another big name, even though he is not in his prime, to add to his list of victims, as well as a big pay day.

Answer two: In my opinion, he doesn't deserve another big fight at the moment. I guess his power makes him a threat worth seeing against any big name. I agree he should take one or two tune-up fights, before another big fight.

Answer 4

That would be a mistake for Pavlik. Trinidad has enough pop left in his punches to make it interesting and it's a lose/lose situation for Pavlik. If he heats Tito then people will call it a joke of a fight against a semi-retired Trinidad and if he loses then Pavlik will set himself back several years.

Answer 5

Unless you are new to the sport, you should know that this is a common occurence in boxing.  A champion fights a tough fight here and there but for the most part fights whoever can make him the most money with the least amount of risk.  It's called professional boxing and it is a business so you can't blame these guys.  It is their livelihood.  Anyone criticizing them has never laced em up.  They deserve an easy payday ehre and there as well as benefits although the latter may be hard to come by.