A decade ago, Kelly Pavlik was the undefeated middleweight champion of the world – and seemingly set for greatness. An incredibly heavy-handed warrior with a fierce fighting heart, a solid amateur background and a trusted team behind him, “The Ghost” as Pavlik was known (the nickname given to him when, as an amateur, he was so hard to hit), changed his style considerably in the pro ranks.
15 Years On: Kelly Pavlik Recalls His Loss To Bernard Hopkins
Going into the fight that took place ago 15 years ago (October 18 of 2008), reigning middleweight king Kelly Pavlik was a pretty heavy favourite to defeat former middleweight ruler Bernard Hopkins.
