Best fights of Kelly Pavlik
Over 12 years as a professional, Kelly Pavlik has compiled a 40-2 (34) record, including eight title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Kelly Pavlik KOs Jermain Taylor
On September 29, 2007 Kelly Pavlik fought Jermain Taylor for the The Ring, WBC, WBO, and lineal middleweight titles. Pavlik was 25 years old with a record of 31-0, and Taylor was 29 with a record of 27-0-1. Pavlik was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Taylor was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Pavlik stopped Jermain Taylor via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Kelly Pavlik KOs Bronco McKart
On July 27, 2006 Kelly Pavlik fought Bronco McKart for the vacant WBCNABF middleweight title. Pavlik was 24 years old with a record of 27-0, and McKart was 35 with a record of 48-6. Pavlik was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and McKart was coming off a win. Pavlik stopped Bronco McKart via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Kelly Pavlik stops Marco Antonio Rubio
On February 21, 2009 Kelly Pavlik defended his The Ring, WBC, and WBO middleweight titles against Marco Antonio Rubio. Pavlik was 26 years old with a record of 34-1, and Rubio was 28 with a record of 43-4-1. Pavlik was coming off a loss, while Rubio was on a 9-fight winning streak. Pavlik stopped Marco Antonio Rubio via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
4. Kelly Pavlik KOs Edison Miranda
On May 19, 2007 Kelly Pavlik faced Edison Miranda in a middleweight bout. Pavlik was 25 years old with a record of 30-0, and Miranda was 26 with a record of 28-1. Pavlik was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Miranda was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pavlik stopped Edison Miranda via TKO in the 7th round.