Ant (UK): So Kelly Pavlik turned down a fight with Paul Williams, who the hell thought that fight would be a good idea?
SportsNation Dan Rafael: (12:51 PM ET ) Let's get things clear: Williams camp asked for like $2 million or $2.5 million, which means they didn't really want to fight Pavlik. Pavlik made $2.5 to fight Lockett. Where is the money coming from to pay Williams that crazy amount? So if not saying yes to a loony purse request means Pavlik "turned him down" so be it.
Aaron (Hartford): Dan...did you get to talk to (or translate) with Arthur Abraham at all. He seemed pretty graciuous in his interview with Jim G.
SportsNation Dan Rafael: (12:56 PM ET ) Yes, I spoke to him before the fight and saw him speak at both the pre and post-fight press conferences. Very classy dude. And decent, but limted, English.
Anthony (Youngstown, OH): Danimal, What are the chances of a Pacquiao-Hatton fight in 09 if they win their respective fights coming up? This fight would be boxing gold from the financial side. I think Pac-man destroys him!
SportsNation Dan Rafael: (12:59 PM ET ) I think it's possible. Freddie Roach and Arum like the idea of the fight. It will depend largely on what Hatton thinks about it.
Andy (Seattle, WA): If Manny looks spectacular tomorrow night does it improve his chances at getting the DLH $$ fight?
SportsNation Dan Rafael: (12:15 PM ET ) I think Oscar is focused on Cotto or Tito,, BUT if those dont come through I believe Manny will be a serious consideration. I spoke at length with Freddie Roach yesterday and he said they would take that fight if offered.