Kelly Pavlik acknowledged on a conference call on Wednesday that he was involved in an altercation with his older brother earlier this month, but the former middleweight champion emphasized that the incident hasn’t hurt his focus for an Aug. 6 fight in his hometown.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) won a dominating twelve round decision over former three division champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley (46-7-1, 39 KOs). The scores were 119-108, 120-108, 120-107. Photos by Chris Cozzone.
Ryan Burton catches up with former champion Kelly Pavlik to discuss his return to the ring, the win over Alfonso Lopez, what's the next move for his career and more.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (37-2, 32KOs) won a ten round majority decision over previously undefeated Alfonso Lopez (21-1, 16KOs). The scores were 95-95, 98-92 and 99-91. It marked the first ring appearance for Pavlik since last April's decision loss to Sergio Martinez. Saturday's fight took place at a max weight of 170-pounds as Pavlik madd his official debut at super middleweight.
Ryan Burton catches the official weight to the welterweight clash between Manny Pacuiao and Shane Mosley. Also watch the weigh-ins for Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. vs. Jorge Arce, Kelly Pavlik vs. Alfonso Lopez, Mike Alvarado vs. Ray Narh.
LAS VEGAS -- Former WBC and WBO middleweight champion, Kelly Pavlik, will throw his first professional punch in more than a year on Saturday night when the 28-year-old meets Alphonso Lopez in a super middleweight under card bout of a main event featuring WBO welterweight king and eight-division titlist Manny Pacquiao defending his crown against Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand in LasVegas.
Las Vegas,Nevada --- (L-R) Superstar Manny Pacquiao an "Sugar" Shane Mosley weigh in (Pacquiao145 lb, Mosley 147 lb) for their upcoming World Welterweight mega fight on Saturday, May 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao vs Mosley is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions,Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions,Tecate and MGM Grand. The Pacquiao vs Mosley telecast will be available live on SHOWTIME Pay Per View. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina/Top Rank
Ryan Burton catches up with super middleweight contender Alfonso Lopez to discuss his upcoming fight with Kelly Pavlik, training and more.
Ryan Burton catches the final press conference to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley undercard. Hear comments from Kelly Pavlik, Alfonso Lopez, Mike Alvarado, Ray Narh, Bob Arum, Jorge Arce, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. and more.
LAS VEGAS – The trainers for Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley, Freddie Roach and Naazim Richardson, respectively, and the fighters who will compete on Saturday’s undercard met with the press Thursday at MGM Grand.