Thread: Pavlik Cleared to Train

Resource from www.fightnews.com Pavlik cleared to train!
Doctors say "the Ghost" is good to go
Undefeated WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik was certified 100% ready to resume full training today, clearing the way for Pavlik's first title defense against former world champion Jermain Taylor. Earlier this month, Pavlik had incurred superficial lacerations and abrasions to his hands and forearms while trying to repair a broken window at his home. The 14 stitches he received to repair the lacerations have already been removed. "This is to certify that Kelly Pavlik had a medical evaluation today and may return to full contact sports and activities as of November 20, 2007," said Mark F. Hendrickson, M.D., Chief, Section of Hand Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand and Upper Extremity Center at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH.


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"Kelly is thrilled and Top Rank is thrilled," said Bob Arum, Pavlik's promoter, who escorted Pavlik to his appointment with Dr. Hendrickson today. "We have some big announcements to make on Kelly's behalf in the near future, but none bigger than this. Thanksgiving came early for us this year!" Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs), from Youngstown, OH, captured the middleweight crown when he knocked out defending champion Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs), from Little Rock, AK, in the seventh round of their September 29 rumble, considered by many, the "Fight of the Year."

this is great news, the hundred stitches that were first reported were slightly off the mark me thinks, cant wait for the rematch should be great i think jermaine could pull out a decision next fight if he gets his training sorted, although im in favour of pavlick, then we are on for a great trilogy!!

I think Pavlik will take this rematch.I picked JT first time round but Jermaine seems so mentally unfocused, even in this months ring they were saying how bad he is affected by the pro Pavlik crowd.

So I'm picking Pavlik because i think Jermaine,although he has the tools to win,he just doesn't have the focus. And I want Pavlik to win because I think he is so much better for the divisions popularity.