Pavlik: I nearly died from medication

[Eric Holder]

NEW YORK -- Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik says doctors were concerned he wouldn't survive an allergic reaction to medication used to treat a staph infection.

Pavlik tells The Associated Press he doesn't remember being admitted to the hospital last month, but that doctors told him "it was pretty serious. It was the worst form of reaction you could have."

Pavlik had been dealing with a staph infection on his left hand since February.

He was supposed to defend his titles against Paul Williams on Dec. 5 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, but the fight was canceled Wednesday when trainer Jack Loew realized Pavlik still could not make a fist with his injured hand.



Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press


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[dc6112]

dude is havin no luck with this damn infection.

[larry x]

did the medication say "do not take with alcohol"???i

[jdubb863]

did the medication say "do not take with alcohol"???i

lol that could be the case.

[BoxingChaos]

did the medication say "do not take with alcohol"???i

Oh ****, that was a low blow.

[boxaholic]

I feel sorry for the Ghost. Nevermind he was healthy and ducked AA now he wants us to feel for him. I know Bob Arum is pissed.

[Eric Holder]

did the medication say "do not take with alcohol"???i

that does happen, the sedatives in alcohol mixed with some medications can alter the metabolism or activity of it in people

[Xyei]

Damn, just read the article. This really sucks for him. He wants to fight but only has one hand at the moment. Funny how some idiots are saying he's faking the injury.

[Benncollinsaad]

Thats what happens when you're 6'3 and 165 pounds...

[Derranged_]

did the medication say "do not take with alcohol"???i

Very good Larr...