Andre Ward-Kelly Pavlik in Play For February 23rd, HBO
By Rick Reeno
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum has confirmed to BoxingScene.com that there are ongoing discussions to make an HBO televised fight between WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Andre Ward (26-0, 14KOs) and former middleweight king Kelly Pavlik (40-2, 34KOs). Arum ,and Ward's promoter Dan Goossen, are discussing a potential date of February 23rd.
"That's accurate. We're talking with Dan. I think the likelihood of it happening is good. [Manager] Cameron [Dunkin] likes the fight. Kelly likes the fight," Arum told BoxingScene.com.
"One of the sticking points has already been agreed upon" says Arum - Ward is willing to do the fight, if it gets done,outside of his hometown of Oakland, California
Andre Ward-Kelly Pavlik in Play For February 23rd, HBO - Boxing News
