The Middleweights, The Super Middleweights and the Light Heavyweights
Whilst I admit to not being Joe C Wales' biggest fan, you cannot but admire what he has done in his career. However, his 2008 for me was not as impressive as has been claimed in many quarters, Roy Jones was a shell, and the decision against Bernard Hopkins was very close. For me, fights against Bad Chad Dawson, and a rematch against Hopkins would be a fitting farewell for Calzaghe, and would do much to curtail a lot of the criticism he receives for avoiding fighters. These being the two most dangerous opponents out there for the Welshman.
However, neither of these fights will happen as Calzaghe is sure to retire, leaving a few unanswered questions, and criticism for some that his record lacks the inform, quality opponents, to be a truly great career.
Should Calzaghe retire, then this could open the door for Dawson, who none other than Floyd Mayweather Jr regards as the best pound for pound fighter out there at the minute. For me Dawson still has work to do, but look out for a fight against Hopkins.
Kelly Pavlik is in need of a good start to 2009 after being outclassed in a disappointing show against Bernard Hopkins. Back at Middleweight I expect Pavlik to continue to impress, but should avoid any other foray into a heavier division.
Here are the other articles in this series: Welterweight Pound for Pound 2009, Lightweight and Light Welterweight, and finally retired king Floyd Mayweather Jr
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