Re: There will be NO Pavlik vs Martinez rematch

Originally Posted by
The Fightfan
I just found this article from trainer Jack Loew.
Kelly Pavlik’s trainer Jack Loew said his fighter has not yet made a decision about his future, contrary to a report by HBO’s Larry Merchant.
Merchant reported Saturday night that Pavlik would bypass a rematch with Sergio Martinez and move up to super middleweight.
“I don’t know where Larry Merchant got that, I really don’t,” Loew said by phone Sunday afternoon.
Pavlik will talk with Loew, his father, co-manager Mike Pavlik Sr. and co-manager Cameron Dunkin at 2 p.m. today to discuss their next step.
Pavlik and Dunkin did not return messages seeking comment.
Pavlik (36-2, 32 KOs) lost his middleweight titles by unanimous decision to Martinez on April 17. He has until May 17 to activate the rematch clause.
The rematch must take place at 160 pounds; Pavlik’s rematch against Jermain Taylor in February of 2008 took place at a 164-pound catch weight.
If Pavlik declines the rematch, it will be because of weight. The 6-foot-21/2 Pavlik reportedly weighed 192 pounds in the weeks after the loss to Martinez, which is close to what he weighed before training camp. He struggled to make weight before the bout and weighed as much as 178 the night of the fight. The struggles to make weight may have contributed to Pavlik’s sluggish performance over the final four rounds.
I hate jack loew and kelly pavlik from the very bottom of my soulless heart
I came close to crying the night of the hopkins fight. BHop staring at the media who all claimed he was past it and that pavlik was going to whoop him. Must of lasted a good minute or so
one dangerous horrible bloke
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