Lockett lined up for Pavlik fight

john the tinca

Wales' Gary Lockett will challenge for the world middleweight title in Atlantic City or New York on 7 June, says Kelly Pavlik's promoter Bob Arum.
"Win or lose, we want (Pavlik) to fight guys who are aggressive, and Lockett fits the bill," said Arum.

"Lockett is a rugged guy, a tremendous puncher, and he can take a punch."

The showdown will be unbeaten Ohio man Pavlik's first defence of his WBO and WBC titles since the 25-year-old's back-to-back wins over Jermain Taylor.

After taking the belts from Taylor in September, Pavlik - who has won all his 33 fights with 29 knockouts - triumphed in a non-title rematch last month.

_________________

BRAINSTORMING FORUM

FOOTBALLPOSTS