Taylor vs Pavlik 2: Early '08
Author: RL
So it's been announced that the 2nd Jermain Taylor beating will take place in early 2008. According to the original contract their rematch would have to take place 150 days after the 1st fight meaning it would take place sometime towards the end of February. As mentioned in the post fight commentary, the fight is set to be at 166lbs meaning it won't be for the Middleweight title.
The big wigs at HBO also mentioned that they haven't decided if it'll be an HBO fight or HBO PPV. With the 10,000 plus that were in attendance for their first fight expect this to go to PPV. Locations haven't been disclosed as of yet.
In other boxing news, word is there is a fight set for February 2nd pitting 2 of the 4 Welterweight champions Kermit Cintron & Paul Williams in a unification bout.
This should be a really dope fight. Though both fighters are Welterweight champs, this is a meaningful fight for both and could possibly set up a showdown with one of the recognized Welterweight champs Miguel Cotto (being that he beats Shane Mosley of course...which he will).
The New Year seems to be looking up for boxing. I see many festivities on the horizon!!
