There will be NO Pavlik vs Martinez rematch

**Lance Uppercut** · 05-09-2010 08:22 PM

Last night on HBO Larry Merchant revealed that Kelly Pavlik has passed on the rematch and will never fight at 160 lbs again.

This makes the Super Middle division even more dynamic.

**skel1983** · 05-09-2010 08:42 PM

Bute v Pavlik makes sense both HBO only decent fight out there for Bute, shame Pavlik will be destroyed.

**paddy448** · 05-09-2010 08:45 PM

Bute would tap that ass

**C-Lo** · 05-09-2010 10:41 PM

Hopkins ruined Kelly Pavlik, Martinez ended his career.

**CFH** · 05-09-2010 10:50 PM

Bute might actually kill him.

I don't necessarily think Hopkins ruined him though, or that his career is over. He's the same fighter he always was, he's just fighting better opposition who can exploit his weaknesses. He'll always be an exciting power puncher who is limited defensively and plodding. His lifestyle outside of the ring might have contributed to his inability to overcome elite opposition though.

**ElTerribleMorales** · 05-09-2010 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by CFH

Bute might actually kill him.

I don't necessarily think Hopkins ruined him though, or that his career is over. He's the same fighter he always was, he's just fighting better opposition who can exploit his weaknesses. He'll always be an exciting power puncher who is limited defensively and plodding. His lifestyle outside of the ring might have contributed to his inability to overcome elite opposition though.

exactly, he's the american version of Ricky Hatton, at least in terms of alcohol

**TigerFan** · 05-10-2010 01:10 AM

Pavlik's Decision Not Official, Martinez Rematch Still There - Boxing News

During the live HBO broadcast of Paul Williams-Kermit Cintron on Saturday night, HBO commentator Larry Merchant informed the live audience that Kelly Pavlik has waived his right to a rematch with WBO/WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez. From what I was told, by sources close to both sides, Pavlik has NOT "officially" waived his right to rematch and still has until May 17 to make up his mind. While Pavlik might be heading in the direction of moving up to super middleweight, nothing has been put in writing and the option to exercise the rematch with Martinez is still an possibility.

Martinez's agent Sampson Lewkowicz confirmed the information to BoxingScene.com.

"I know the professional nature of [Pavlik's manager] Cameron Dunkin and [Pavlik's promoter] Top Rank and if any the decision is made by Pavlik, it will be made in writing and not through a third-party. I don't believe anything I hear until they make their decision in writing. To me what Merchant said is hearsay and in our business it doesn't work that way," Lewkowicz told BoxingScene.com.