Best of Kelly Pavlik: Top 10 Fights
Kelly Pavlik had 42 fights with 34 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Jermain Taylor, Miguel Espino, Gary Lockett, Marco Antonio Rubio, and Edison Miranda. The following are Pavlik's top 10 fights.
Kelly Pavlik defeats Jermain Taylor
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Jermain Taylor via 7th round TKO. Pavlik was 25 years old with a record of 32-0 (29 KOs). Taylor was 29 years old with an undefeated record of 27-0-1 (17 KOs). Pavlik won the WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Pavlik's fights.
Kelly Pavlik defeats Miguel Espino
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Miguel Espino via 5th round TKO. Pavlik was 27 years old with a record of 36-1 (32 KOs). Pavlik successfully defended his WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Pavlik's career.
Kelly Pavlik defeats Gary Lockett
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Gary Lockett via 3rd round TKO. Pavlik was 26 years old with a record of 34-0 (30 KOs). Pavlik successfully defended his WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles.
Kelly Pavlik defeats Marco Antonio Rubio
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Rubio via 9th round RTD. Pavlik was 26 years old with a record of 35-1 (31 KOs). Rubio was 28 years old with a record of 43-4-1 (37 KOs). Pavlik successfully defended his WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles.
Kelly Pavlik defeats Jermain Taylor in their 2nd fight
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Jermain Taylor in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Pavlik was 25 years old with a record of 33-0 (29 KOs). Taylor was 29 years old with a record of 27-1-1 (17 KOs).
Kelly Pavlik defeats Edison Miranda
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Colombian boxer Edison Miranda via 7th round TKO. Pavlik was 25 years old with a record of 31-0 (28 KOs). Miranda was 26 years old with a record of 28-1 (24 KOs).
Kelly Pavlik loses to Bernard Hopkins
On Kelly Pavlik lost to Bernard Hopkins via 12 round unanimous decision. Pavlik was 26 years old with a record of 34-1 (30 KOs). Hopkins was 43 years old with a record of 48-5-1 (32 KOs). Despite the loss, Pavlik put on a good fight.
Kelly Pavlik defeats Aaron Jaco
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Aaron Jaco via 2nd round TKO. Pavlik was 29 years old with a record of 38-2 (33 KOs).
Kelly Pavlik defeats Will Rosinsky
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Will Rosinsky via 10 round unanimous decision. Pavlik was 30 years old with a record of 40-2 (34 KOs).
Kelly Pavlik defeats Scott Sigmon
On Kelly Pavlik defeated Scott Sigmon via 7th round TKO. Pavlik was 30 years old with a record of 39-2 (34 KOs).