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11 unusual facts about Kelly Pavlik


Alfonso López III

On May 7, 2011 López lost to former world champion Kelly Pavlik.

Bernard Hopkins vs. Kelly Pavlik

Bernard Hopkins vs. Kelly Pavlik was a boxing match that took place on October 18, 2008, at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, between then-43-year-old Hopkins and 26-year-old Pavlik.

Boxing News

BN has recently spoken exclusively to, among others, Kelly Pavlik, Frank Warren, David Haye, Enzo Maccarinelli and Clinton Woods.

Bronco McKart

In 2006 he was knocked out by the then undefeated prospect Kelly Pavlik.

Bunny Sigler

On October 18, 2008, Sigler sang the United States National Anthem before the Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins boxing match.

Catch weight

Recent examples of catch weight fights where a weight limit was different from that of a defined weight class include the second fight between Jermain Taylor and Kelly Pavlik, which was fought at a catch weight of 166 pounds and the Félix Trinidad-Roy Jones, Jr. fight, which was fought at 171 pounds.

Gary Lockett

It was announced on 13 March 2008 that Locket would be the next opponent for the unified WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik.

José Luis Zertuche

In the pros he has a victory over the 2006 winner of the ESPN reality show, The Contender Grady Brewer and some tough losses to both Marcos Reyes and Kelly Pavlik.

Miguel Espino

This resulted in him getting a shot at WBC/WBO Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik.

Newbridge boxing club

Middleweight Gary Lockett held the lightly regarded WBU belt but achieved fame when he unsuccessfully challenged world number one Kelly Pavlik in Atlantic City for the undisputed middleweight crown.

Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker

Martinez won 2 world titles in April 2010 with a unanimous decision over Kelly Pavlik.