Pavlik vs. Hopkins Boxing Pep Rally In Youngstown

Undefeated world middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik and legendary former two-division world champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins will host a news conference, followed by a boisterous fan-friendly public Pep Rally, in Youngstown, OH on Wednesday, August 27, celebrating their upcoming light heavyweight showdown. Admission is free.

Members of the Pavlik Nation are invited to participate in a Pavlik Sign / Banner Contest. The three best entries, judged by Kelly Pavlik and Bernard Hopkins, will receive a pair of tickets to the Pavlik-Hopkins light heavyweight rumble in Atlantic City.

The Chevrolet Centre box office will be equipped to sell the best seats available to Pavlik vs. Hopkins.

Promoted by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City, the Pavlik-Hopkins light heavyweight battle will take place Saturday, October 18, Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT