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 top 10 best fights.
1. Kelly Pavlik KOs Jermain Taylor
On September 29, 2007 Kelly Pavlik fought Jermain Taylor for the WBC, WBO, The Ring, 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 WBC-NABF 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 WBC, WBO, and The Ring 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.
5. Kelly Pavlik defeats Jermain Taylor in their 2nd fight
On February 16, 2008 Kelly Pavlik faced Jermain Taylor in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Pavlik was 25 years old with a record of 32-0, and Taylor was 29 with a record of 27-1-1. Pavlik was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak, while Taylor was coming off a loss. Pavlik won via unanimous decision.
6. Kelly Pavlik loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision
On October 18, 2008 Kelly Pavlik faced Bernard Hopkins in a middleweight bout. Pavlik was 26 years old with a record of 34-0, and Hopkins was 43 with a record of 48-5-1. Pavlik was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak, while Hopkins was coming off a loss. Pavlik lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hopkins.
7. Kelly Pavlik KOs Miguel Espino
On December 19, 2009 Kelly Pavlik defended his WBC, WBO, and The Ring middleweight titles against Miguel Espino. Pavlik was 27 years old with a record of 35-1, and Espino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pavlik was coming off a win. Pavlik stopped Miguel Espino via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
8. Kelly Pavlik KOs Gary Lockett
On June 7, 2008 Kelly Pavlik defended his WBC, WBO, and The Ring middleweight titles against Gary Lockett. Pavlik was 26 years old with a record of 33-0, and Lockett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pavlik was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Pavlik stopped Gary Lockett via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
9. Kelly Pavlik KOs Jose Luis Zertuche
On January 27, 2007 Kelly Pavlik defended his WBC-NABF middleweight title against Jose Luis Zertuche. Pavlik was 24 years old with a record of 29-0, and Zertuche was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pavlik was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Pavlik stopped Jose Luis Zertuche via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
10. Kelly Pavlik KOs Aaron Jaco
On March 31, 2012 Kelly Pavlik faced Aaron Jaco. Pavlik was 29 years old with a record of 37-2, and Jaco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pavlik was coming off a win. Pavlik stopped Aaron Jaco via TKO in the 2nd round.