According to Top Rank and manager Cameron Dunkin, they've had no communication with Pavlik since -- until last week.
"I had a great talk with him," Dunkin told me the other day. "He called and said, 'Listen Cameron, I want to fight, I really want to get back into this. I want to kick some ass. I want to fight and get out of town and go to training camp somewhere.'"
"He said, 'When I get back, let's see when something could be available, and then I am ready to go full tilt. I want to get back to where I was when I was champion of the world. I want to get my body in shape and my mind right,'" said Dunkin, recounting his conversation with Pavlik.
Dunkin said Pavlik apologized for his "horrible decisions" and said, "I will fight for $10,000 -- it's not about money. I really want to do this."
"He said, 'I know I've made some mistakes, I know I f----- up,'" Dunkin said. "And then he goes, 'I just want to fight.'"
http://espn.go.com/boxing/blog/_/name/rafael_dan/id/7025266/kelly-pavlik-seeking-another-chance
Props to Kelly for admitting he was wrong and looking to move forward with his career. I hope he gets his **** together.
Was never a fan, but best of luck Ghost.
Good for you. We all said you messed up big time.
Well, at least fight them challenging fights to get back to the top.
Super Middleweight has a lot of talent to offer. And no more gift decisions the kid you beat really beat you in my eyes.
Hmmm.... Pavlik in Pacquiao undercard? Why not? Pacquiao's undercard is horrible year.
I can't see him doing anything at 168 until a bunch of those guys move up and he can't make 160 anymore. But we might get an entertaining fight or two out of him if matched right, maybe Abraham or Kessler.