Archive for the ‘Boxing’ Category

Kelly Pavlik To Fight Sergio Martinez on April 17

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Kelly Pavlik will get back in the ring on April 17th when he faces Sergio Martinez in Atlantic City.  The fight will be part of an HBO Boxing telecast and will serve as the main event.  Pavlik vowed after his last fight in December, a 5th round TKO over Miguel Espino, ...

Campbell’s Own Christo Hazimihalis Successful In Pro Debut

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

One of the most eventful parts of the boxing card held at Beeghly Center was the pro debut of Chris 'Christo' Hazimihalis.  Hazimihalis received a warm greeting from the very partial hometown crowd.  Admittedly, Hazimihalis came out nervous and tentative.  "I had some jitters, but once I got in there and started ...

Kelly Pavlik Runs Record To 36-1 With TKO Of Miguel Espino

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Kelly Pavlik returned home to get back in the ring and defend his championships against Miguel Espino. Pavlik needed to have a good showing to merit the favor of his critics.  The mission was accomplished, at least partially.  Pavlik used his power, body shots, and some timely uppercuts to turn ...

What Is There Not To Like About Jack Loew Being Kelly Pavlik’s Trainer?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

With Kelly Pavlik getting ready to defend his championships Saturday, I leaf around the internet looking for articles.  There is so much negative stuff written about Pavlik because he is not fighting Paul Williams.  Instead, the opponent is little-known, but ranked, Miguel Espino.  The thing that surprised me most was the ...

Kelly Pavlik To Fight On December 19

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Kelly Pavlik wants to get a fight in by then end of 2009.  Mike Pavlik, Kelly's father and co-manager, has confirmed the date and opponent to be Miguel Espino (20-2-1, 9 KO's).  Pavlik (35-1, 31 KO's) has been battling a staph infection for months which caused the cancellation of two ...

Kelly Pavlik vs Paul Williams On Again For December 5th Fight

Friday, September 25th, 2009

A press conference to be held at the New York Giants practice facility in East Rutherford, N.J. on Tuesday will confirm that Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams will finally meet up to sign the deal that will see them face off on December 5th.  The fight will be held at Atlantic City's Boardwalk ...

Kelly Pavlik’s 13th Round To Open September 11

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

 Youngstown area night life is about to get a big shot in the arm.  Eric Ryan has teamed with Kelly Pavlik to bring Kelly Pavlik's 13th Round  to downtown Struthers.  This is not a normal mom and pop neighborhood bar, but more an event.  Formerly known as South Bridge, a place ...

Pavlik vs Williams Postponed Until November 21

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

The Kelly Pavlik vs Paul Williams fight originally scheduled for October 3 has been put on hold due to a staph infection on Pavlik's left index finger.  The fight will be reschduled for November 21 and still be televised by HBO.  This hand injury dates back to February and has ...