Kelly Pavlik

    • Born April 4, 1982
    • Birth Place: Youngstown, Ohio
    • Height 6'2"
    • Reach 75 inches
    • Boxing Stance: Orthodox
    • Notable Victories: Jermain Taylor, Edison Miranda
  • Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik is a boxing Champion from Youngstown, Ohio. He is currently the undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World.

    On February 22, 2009, Kelly Pavlik defeated Marco Antonio Rubio in the ninth round. The victory was Pavlik's first victory since his only professional loss, which took place against Bernard Hopkins in 2008. Pavlik improved his record to 35 wins, 1 loss and 31 knockouts.ESPN.com: Pavlik rebounds with win over Rubio (February 22, 2009)

  • Road to Undisputed Champion

    Pavlik was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 4, 1982. He started boxing at 9 years old and at the age of 18 turned pro. Pavlik would quietly accumulate an unbeaten record, then in 2007 Pavlik earned national recognition by knocking out the heralded hard puncher Edison Miranda. The victory earned Pavlik a shot against undisputed champion Jermain Taylor. Pavlik went on to shock the boxing world with a vicious knockout of the champion. In the rematch, Pavlik won a 12 round decision. As of October of 2008, before a fight against Bernard Hopkins, Pavlik had a record of 34 wins with an impressive 30 knockouts.Official Site: Kelly Pavlik Bio

    Pavlik suffered his first loss in a lopsided 12 round decision against Bernard Hopkins.ESPN.com: Active Hopkins dominates champion Pavlik

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