Pavlik to defend titles vs. Williams on Oct. 3

LAKERS_520 · 08-12-2009, 04:37 AM

There were times during the past few weeks that it didn't look good for a proposed showdown between middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and top contender Paul Williams. That was until Tuesday night, when the sides came to terms for one of the year's biggest fights.

Pavlik and Williams will meet for the middleweight championship Oct. 3 on HBO at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

Top Rank president Todd duBoef, Pavlik's promoter, and Dan Goossen, Williams' promoter, had been in heavy negotiations for the past few weeks. More than once, the talks stalled over how they would divide HBO's $3.75 million license fee and the live gate, which could be around $2 million.

However, the talks came to a head because HBO had given the sides a deadline and would not commit to giving either fighter a date in the fall to fight another opponent. Top Rank had also begun to explore other options for Pavlik, most prominently former undisputed junior middleweight champ Winky Wright and former "Contender" star and super middleweight world title challenger Peter Manfredo Jr.

Finally, duBoef and Goossen made a deal with the Williams side due to receive a package of just under $2 million. Pavlik will also have a rematch clause at his option in the event he loses, one of the points of contention during the negotiations.

"Goossen and I have agreed to all terms and we are going to contract for the fight," duBoef told ESPN.com. "We look forward to a formal announcement."

Said Goossen, "I'm just happy that we've finally come to terms and gotten this resolved. Now we can move forward."

A news conference is being planned for next Tuesday in New York.

Pavlik (35-1, 31 KOs) will be making the third defense of his unified titles, which he won via dramatic seventh-round knockout against Jermain Taylor in September 2007. He also outpointed Taylor in a rematch and lost a decision to Bernard Hopkins in nontitle bouts since becoming champion.

In his two defenses, Pavlik, 27, scored easy knockout victories against Gary Lockett in June 2008 and Marco Antonio Rubio in February.

Williams (37-1, 27 KOs), 28, a former two-time welterweight titlist who holds an interim junior middleweight belt, presents a much bigger challenge.

Williams, a southpaw with long arms and a strong chin, and his handlers call him the most feared man in boxing; he has been willing to fight at middleweight, junior middleweight and welterweight in an effort to land major fights. He has fought in all three divisions over the past year, including making a big statement in April when he outclassed Wright to win a lopsided decision.

"Paul Williams, as we have said over and over, will fight anyone at virtually any weight," Goossen said. "This is an other example of him willing to take on the best. He wants to take over the 160-pound division."

The fight was made with almost no hands-on input from Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, who didn't want to deal with making a fight with Williams because he is managed by Al Haymon. Arum and Haymon have a bitter relationship, and the fight had fallen apart once before last year.

DuBoef was happy to finally get the deal done.

"I think it's an interesting matchup," he said. "It's a fight that Kelly wants and he's highly motivated for this fight. People have said there is no real opposition in the 160-pound division, but this fight can bring a lot of interest to a division with a rich history."

"Paul Williams is a terrific fighter and so is my guy," Pavlik co-manager Cameron Dunkin told ESPN.com. "It's a terrific match and it's good for boxing. It's a fight people are going to want to watch. Williams comes to fight and Kelly definitely comes to fight. It's going to be a really fun fight to watch with lots of lots of punches and lots of action."

topballer87 · 08-12-2009, 12:11 PM

thats wassup

YoUnG CaLi · 08-12-2009, 12:16 PM

Whoaaaaaaaa........I'm more excited about this then the mayweather return...fuck it kelly pavlike can have the remaych clause....that's just 2 more wins for paul williams.....I know paul williams is hungry to be the best so kelly is gonna get is ass kicked...if he thought bernard hopkins was tough, wait till he has 100 plus punches thrown at him every round......I see Paul Williams winning be UD.....I don't see kelly getting hurt but definetly outboxed.....can't wait 4 this...pacquiao vs cotto mayweather marquez, williams pavlike....hell yea boxing is dead huh??? Lmao.....yea fukn right....

same2step · 08-12-2009, 02:05 PM

FINALLY!

Punisher Williams is going to fuckin destroy Pavlik I will fuckin Guarantee that shit, only way Pavlik winning is by some fuckin Bullshit Decision, after the Hopkins fight in which Pavlik was expose as a one-dimensional fighter (like I always knew he was) I don't think Pavlik will ever be the same

and the winner of this fight should fight the Winning of that Showtime 6 man Tournament

heat27 · 08-13-2009, 09:15 PM

im gettin tickets to this fight for sure :)

supragtx · 08-18-2009, 03:18 PM

shit got pushed til november kelly got injuryed...

williams is gonna whoop this dudes ass... ima feel sorry for kelly...

he aint gonna know wats hittin him...

08-12-2009, 04:37 AM	#1
LAKERS_520 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nu Yawwk Posts: 3,223 Repped: 296 Repped 2,070 Times in 540 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 55 Times in 44 Posts	Pavlik to defend titles vs. Williams on Oct. 3 Pavlik to defend titles vs. Williams on Oct. 3 There were times during the past few weeks that it didn't look good for a proposed showdown between middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and top contender Paul Williams. That was until Tuesday night, when the sides came to terms for one of the year's biggest fights. Pavlik and Williams will meet for the middleweight championship Oct. 3 on HBO at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Top Rank president Todd duBoef, Pavlik's promoter, and Dan Goossen, Williams' promoter, had been in heavy negotiations for the past few weeks. More than once, the talks stalled over how they would divide HBO's $3.75 million license fee and the live gate, which could be around $2 million. However, the talks came to a head because HBO had given the sides a deadline and would not commit to giving either fighter a date in the fall to fight another opponent. Top Rank had also begun to explore other options for Pavlik, most prominently former undisputed junior middleweight champ Winky Wright and former "Contender" star and super middleweight world title challenger Peter Manfredo Jr. Finally, duBoef and Goossen made a deal with the Williams side due to receive a package of just under $2 million. Pavlik will also have a rematch clause at his option in the event he loses, one of the points of contention during the negotiations. "Goossen and I have agreed to all terms and we are going to contract for the fight," duBoef told ESPN.com. "We look forward to a formal announcement." Said Goossen, "I'm just happy that we've finally come to terms and gotten this resolved. Now we can move forward." A news conference is being planned for next Tuesday in New York. Pavlik (35-1, 31 KOs) will be making the third defense of his unified titles, which he won via dramatic seventh-round knockout against Jermain Taylor in September 2007. He also outpointed Taylor in a rematch and lost a decision to Bernard Hopkins in nontitle bouts since becoming champion. In his two defenses, Pavlik, 27, scored easy knockout victories against Gary Lockett in June 2008 and Marco Antonio Rubio in February. Williams (37-1, 27 KOs), 28, a former two-time welterweight titlist who holds an interim junior middleweight belt, presents a much bigger challenge. Williams, a southpaw with long arms and a strong chin, and his handlers call him the most feared man in boxing; he has been willing to fight at middleweight, junior middleweight and welterweight in an effort to land major fights. He has fought in all three divisions over the past year, including making a big statement in April when he outclassed Wright to win a lopsided decision. "Paul Williams, as we have said over and over, will fight anyone at virtually any weight," Goossen said. "This is an other example of him willing to take on the best. He wants to take over the 160-pound division." The fight was made with almost no hands-on input from Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, who didn't want to deal with making a fight with Williams because he is managed by Al Haymon. Arum and Haymon have a bitter relationship, and the fight had fallen apart once before last year. DuBoef was happy to finally get the deal done. "I think it's an interesting matchup," he said. "It's a fight that Kelly wants and he's highly motivated for this fight. People have said there is no real opposition in the 160-pound division, but this fight can bring a lot of interest to a division with a rich history." "Paul Williams is a terrific fighter and so is my guy," Pavlik co-manager Cameron Dunkin told ESPN.com. "It's a terrific match and it's good for boxing. It's a fight people are going to want to watch. Williams comes to fight and Kelly definitely comes to fight. It's going to be a really fun fight to watch with lots of lots of punches and lots of action." __________________ sbrecords the type of dude to make his girlfriend an account on HHB so they can spend more time together when there apart

08-12-2009, 02:05 PM	#4
same2step Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,048 Repped: 281 Repped 59 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 6 Posts	FINALLY! Punisher Williams is going to fuckin destroy Pavlik I will fuckin Guarantee that shit, only way Pavlik winning is by some fuckin Bullshit Decision, after the Hopkins fight in which Pavlik was expose as a one-dimensional fighter (like I always knew he was) I don't think Pavlik will ever be the same and the winner of this fight should fight the Winning of that Showtime 6 man Tournament __________________

08-13-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
heat27 EHNY for life Join Date: May 2006 Location: BRONX,NY Posts: 7,719 Repped: 925 Repped 1,508 Times in 741 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 154 Times in 120 Posts	im gettin tickets to this fight for sure :) __________________

08-18-2009, 03:18 PM	#6
supragtx Im a wªlkin ßitch magnet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: eAsT hARlEm Nu YaAAWwWwK Posts: 5,887 Repped: 505 Repped 1,429 Times in 669 Posts Neg Reps: 31 Neg Repped at 159 Times in 144 Posts	shit got pushed til november kelly got injuryed... williams is gonna whoop this dudes ass... ima feel sorry for kelly... he aint gonna know wats hittin him... __________________ [12:55AM] sbrecords: ziz is there an ignore button for a member in the chatbox? [12:56AM] Mixtape Assassin: if there wuz one i wouldnt even have read your message just now lol

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08-12-2009, 12:11 PM	#2
topballer87 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fla Posts: 2,850 Repped: 575 Repped 267 Times in 30 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	thats wassup

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YoUnG CaLi datalkofcali Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoUtH CaLi Posts: 3,936 Repped: 165 Repped 560 Times in 319 Posts Neg Reps: 24 Neg Repped at 97 Times in 75 Posts	Whoaaaaaaaa........I'm more excited about this then the mayweather return...fuck it kelly pavlike can have the remaych clause....that's just 2 more wins for paul williams.....I know paul williams is hungry to be the best so kelly is gonna get is ass kicked...if he thought bernard hopkins was tough, wait till he has 100 plus punches thrown at him every round......I see Paul Williams winning be UD.....I don't see kelly getting hurt but definetly outboxed.....can't wait 4 this...pacquiao vs cotto mayweather marquez, williams pavlike....hell yea boxing is dead huh??? Lmao.....yea fukn right....