American Pavlik set to defend titles against Martinez
World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization champ Kelly Pavlik
will put his middleweight belts on the line when he fights Sergio
Martinez of Argentina next month in Atlantic City.
American Pavlik, who was sidelined much of 2009 with an infected
right hand, says he is looking forward to being healthy again when the
two meet on April 17 at Boardwalk Hall.
I have no doubts or second thoughts about taking this fight, Pavlik
said on Saturday in Dallas where he is attending the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua
Clottey title fight.
It is great to be back training and it is great to be defending my
titles in Atlantic City where my world title reign began. Pavlik (36-1,
32 KOs) is coming off a fifth round win over Miguel Espino three months
ago. Pavlik, who turns 28 next month, suffered his only defeat in
October 2008 when he stepped up in weight to face Bernard Hopkins and
lost a unanimous 12-round decision.
DALLAS, Texas, Sunday AFP |