By Dave Lahr: Kelly Pavlik’s recent staph infection on the middle knuckle of his left hand is putting his October 3rd fight against Paul Williams in doubt. The fight will be delayed until December, and possibly not even then if the infection is still lingering by that point. This is all Pavlik needs is a missed opportunity like this. Already, Pavlik missed out on a fight against Sergio Mora because of the same staph infection.
Pavlik vs. Williams
Pavlik Pulls Out of Williams Fight; Cotto-Pacquiao Interested in Diamond Belt
By Eric Thomas: In the latest boxing news, WBO/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (35-1, 31 KO’s) sustained a knuckle injury to his left hand that is forcing him to cancel his October 3rdt bout against Paul Williams at the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Was Pavlik Going Downhill Before Williams Stepped into the Picture?
By Harlan Davies: This time last year Pavlik’s career was the stuff of envy for many fighters. He was unbeaten, had conquered Jermain Taylor twice for via TKO and a unanimous decision for the undisputed middleweight championship, had steam-rolled through the under-matched Gary Lockett in three rounds and was in negotiations to topple Bernard Hopkins that October. At that point in his career he looked untouchable and eligible for the place as the Sweet Science’s next superstar.
Pavlik-Williams: Is Kelly Destined for Another Beat Down?
By Eric Thomas: I’ve never been one to question the wisdom of WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik, but I think he’s made a mistake in choosing Paul Williams as his next opponent on October 3rd in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Pavlik, 27, appears to be in denial about his lopsided loss to Bernard Hopkins last October.
Pavlik signs to Fight Paul Williams on October 3rd – News
By Dave Lahr: WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik signed to fight Paul Williams for a fight that will be taking place on October 3rd, at the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, according to Dan Rafael of ESPN. The negotiations had been taking place for several weeks, and there was a time when it looked as if the fight might not take place.
Who does Kelly Pavlik Fight Now?
By Adam Fillingham: WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik is now short of opposition since the ‘super 6’ championship (which includes Mikkel Kessler, Carl Froch, Arthur Abraham, Jermain Taylor, Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell) has gone on without him.