Youngstowners take on Atlantic City in support of Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Anyone with a television, newspaper, radio, cell phone or next-door neighbor likely knows that Kelly Pavlik will enter the ring in a title bout against Middleweight Boxing Champion Jermain Taylor, but what many do not know is how many hometown folks have made their way to Atlantic City in support of Kelly “The Ghost’ Pavlik.

Some have come by plane, many in cars and others by the bus load. Some say they may visit one of the many casinos. Others will take a stroll along the beach, but everyone is anticipating the main event — Youngstown’s own Kelly Pavlik going for the middleweight championship.

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