By Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com has been informed that pursuant to the terms of the original fight contract, a rematch between WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29KOs) and former champion Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17KOs), has to take place before the end of February.
According to some of the ongoing discussions, Taylor may not be ready in time for the date of January 26, and two working February dates have been thrown in the mix. February 19 and 23 are being eyed as potential dates for the fight.
At the present HBO has the date of Feb. 23 reserved for a fight involving IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, but depending on Klitschko's plans, his title defense may be rescheduled to another HBO date.
The venue is currently up in the air. A location in Atlantic City or Ohio makes the most sense, and the most money for all involved.
As reported last night on BoxingScene, Taylor has exercised his option for a rematch with Pavlik and pursuant to the contract, the fight is scheduled to take place at 166-pounds. Whether or not it actually takes place at 166 has not been confirmed.
