Promoted by Top Rank and DiBella Entertainment, the 12-round Pavlik-Taylor battle It all takes place SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 at MGM GRAND and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST.
Kelly Pavlik attends the New York City Press conference at BB King's Blues Club Restaurant in New York on December 10 2007 for Pavlik vs Taylor II.
Jermain Taylor unable to attend the Pavlik vs. Taylor II announcement at BB Kings Blues Club Restaurant in New York due to the birth of an 8 lb. daughter (Laila), the day before, with his wife Erica Taylor, former WNBA player. Taylor was able to briefly call in from the hospital in Las Vegas, and talk with the media at the press conference, but not without expressing "Every one's support at this time means so much to me and my family". "I wish that I could be there, but I'm sure "Kelly" being a family man understands."
Go to Starlite Boxing's Talk- TV at www.youtube/ElEmpress1 for more on Ozell Nelson at BB Kings Blues Club Restaurant, audio at the press conference and to listen to or view other boxing entertainment events footage (live tales of the tape).
Ozell Nelson,(Far right) trainer for Jermain Taylor and spokesperson for Taylor at the Dec. 10th news conference for Pavlik vs Taylor II.
Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs), from Youngstown, Ohio, and Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs), from Little Rock, Arkansas, boast a combined record of 59-1-1 (46 KOs) a winning percentage approaching 97% and a victory by knockout ratio of 78%! Their first fight, on September 29, was not only hailed as the "Fight of the Year" but literally rejuvenated the sport internationally. It is a rivalry that is being compared to the great middleweights of previous eras, including Graziano-Zale, Robinson-Basilo-Fullmer, and Benvenuti-Griffith.
Kelly Pavlik at the New York City Press conference at BB Kings Blues Club Restaurant Dec 10 2007.
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