Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins

Philadelphia middleweight icon Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins 48 – 5 -1 (32 – KO’s). It was recently announced that he is slated to yet again, climb into the ring and face middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik 34 – 0 30 (KO’s) on October 18, of this year.

Hopkins is a remarkable boxer who has done and still seems to be able
to do a lot in the ring. But at the age of forty three and the fact that he cannot go the full twelve rounds anymore or terminate the fight before then, he is presented with two dilemmas - His age and the adversary he faces. It is true that Hopkins still moves gracefully across the ring, has the best sneaky right hand and throws magnificent punches. He is as picture perfect and technically sound as any fighter can be.

In Pavlik, Hopkins is taking on a wrecking ball. Jermaine Taylor demonstrated the explosiveness of Pavlik can be suffocated to a degree with lateral movement and angles but Hopkins does not have the stamina to overcome Pavlik’s physical and athletic advantages. Stamina is the one of the keys required to unlock Pavlik’s undefeated streak.

Pavlik already has begun the pre-fight talk:

“Hopkins is a good fight, but he’s got lots of flaws,” he said. “He’s not active enough for me. Plus, I hit harder than Calzaghe, so he might get banged up a bit.”

"Kelly Pavlik has a heart of a lion but he has no idea what he is in for on October 18," said Hopkins. "Pavlik might be the latest thing on a fast track to fame, but I am a sure thing and will take this kid to school that night and teach him a lesson he will never forget."

Pavlik has opened betting as a strong -350 favorite. Bernard Hopkins, on the other hand, is a +275 underdog. the over/under is currently set at 11 1/2 rounds.

Boxing Results Kelly Pavlik vs Bernard Hopkins

The fight between Kelly Pavlik and Bernard Hopskins ended with Hopkins getting the win. Pavlik lost to Hopkins through a unanimous decision. The unanimous decision score gave Hopkins 119-108.

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