Pavlik Vs Taylor

Pavlik Vs Taylor

On September 29th, 2007 Kelly Pavlik fought Jermain Taylor for the undisputed Middleweight Championship of the world. In the 7th Round, Kelly Pavlik defeated Jermain Taylor by Technical Knock Out. Then on February 16th, 2008 the rematch took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Kelly Pavlik won a unanimous 12 round decision. The fight took place at a catch weight of 166 pounds, Pavlik's middleweight championship belts were not at stake. Fast Facts

First Fight was televised on HBO
Second fight was televised on HBO PPV
Jermain Taylor had a rematch clause
Kelly Pavlik defeated Edison Miranda to earn his first title shot
Jermain Taylor defeated Kelly Pavlik as an amateur in the Olympics trials
Kelly Pavlik hails from Youngstown Ohio
Jermain Taylor hails from Little Rock, Arkansas
Jermain Taylor was leading on all score cards.

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Sports | Boxing

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HBO Boxing: Jermain Taylor vs Kelly Pavlik
ESPN.com: Kelly Pavlik Knocks out Taylor in the 7th
Official Site: Kelly Pavlik
Official Site of Jermain Taylor: Jermain Taylor.com
SI.com: Kelly Pavlik Wins Middleweight Championship
HBO: Pavlik vs. Taylor II: KELLY PAVLIK & JERMAIN TAYLOR RELOAD FOR SECOND BATTLE!
ESPN.com: Pavlik stays Perfect after winning unanimous decision (February 17, 2008)

Pavlik Taylor II News and Articles

- Kelly Pavlik wins by Unanimous decision. 117-111 | 115-113 | 116-112

ESPN.com: Pavlik stays Perfect after winning unanimous decision (February 17, 2008)
ESPN.com: Former champ Trinidad could be Pavlik's next opponent (February 15, 2008)
Bad Left Hook: Pavlik decisions Taylor in underwhelming rematch (February 17, 2008)
SI.com: Pavlik wins decision with Taylor (February 17, 2008)
ESPN: Taylor has reason to hold his head up (February 17, 2008)

Pavlik Taylor II News Coverage

HBO: Pavlik vs. Taylor II: KELLY PAVLIK & JERMAIN TAYLOR RELOAD FOR SECOND BATTLE!
SI.com: "Taylor fighting for legacy in Pavlik rematch" (February 15, 2008)
Los Angeles Times: "Jermain Taylor knows about knockout blows" (February 15, 2008)
ESPN: "Refocused Taylor ready to shine against Pavlik" (February 14, 2008)
The Sweet Science: "Pavlik-Taylor Rekindling Middleweight Fire" (February 15, 2008)
ESPN: Former champ Trinidad could be Pavlik's next opponent

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Kelly Pavlik VS Jermain Taylor News and Articles

HBO Boxing: Bert Sugar's Pre-Fight Analysis
ESPN.com: Taylor, Steward have harsh words for Pavlik
ESPN.com: Boxer Pavlik looks to put Younstown 'back on the map'
ESPN.com: Pavlik KOs Taylor in seventh for middleweight title
USA Today: Pavlik knocks out Taylor in 7th Round
The FanHouse: Kelly Pavlik Beats Jermain Taylor
Associated Press: Pavlik Knocks out Taylor
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Pavlik scores dramatic TKO of Taylor
Sun-Sentinel.com: Pavlik Knocks Out Taylor to Win Title
Google News: Pavlik vs Taylor
Yahoo! News: Kelly Pavlik vs Jermain Taylor

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