The two fighters and their promoters have a verbal agreement. Boardwalk Hall is on board. HBO has been informed that it is a go. All we need is signatures from both fighters. Look for an "official" announcement early next week. Edit; 2/9/10: It's on! HBO ask Dibella and Arum to wait until after the Winter Olympics before the official announcement and press conference. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4901841 Edit; 2-18-10: Martinez signed the contract. Pavlik has either already signed, or will sign later today. (He's been on vacation wth his wife and kids.) http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/feb/18/martinez-a-go-for-the-ghost/
Horrible stylistic match-up for Pavlik but he should be able to catch Martinez at some stage.He will need to because i don't think he can outpoint him
pavlik should be too big for martinez, pavliks strength might be the most decieving in all of boxing..
Great fight, respect to Pavlik for fighting a very tough guy. Could go either way, but right now I see Martinez squeaking out a win.
This will be a good win(about time) for Pavlik if he gets his hand raised and that's a big IF. I see Martinez winning by decision but hey, it's boxing man anything can happen.
good to see pavlik fighting paul williams' leftovers. i wonder when pavlik will actually stop runninng away from williams.