PAVLIK-TAYLOR II | Frequently asked questions


January 13, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

When and where is the fight?

Feb. 16 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

How much are tickets, and where can I get them?

Tickets cost between $100 and $600 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (702) 474-4000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. You can also call the MGM Grand for room packages and ticket information at (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777 or visit www.mgmgrand.com.

I can’t make it to Vegas. Can I watch it on TV?

Yes, but it’ll cost you. The fight is on HBO Pay-Per-View at a suggested retail cost of $49.95. The telecast starts at 9 p.m. To order, contact your cable or satellite provider.

Why is it not a title fight?

The contract for the first bout stipulated that if Taylor were to lose, he had the option of a non-title rematch at the “catch weight” of 166 pounds. September’s bout was fought at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds.

Who else is fighting that night?

World super flyweight champions Fernando Montiel (WBO) and Cristian Mijares (WBC) will defend their titles in separate 12-round bouts. Montiel will fight former world champion Martin Castillo, while Mijares will fight three-time world title challenger Jose Navarro. Also, junior middleweight contender Ronald Hearns will risk his undefeated record against Juan Astorga in an eight-round bout.

Where can I get a copy of the first Pavlik-Taylor fight?

To see highlights for free, you can visit YouTube.com and type Kelly Pavlik into the search box. You can also buy previous fights on DVD at www.p4pdvd.com, which has 13 of Pavlik’s fights, including the first Taylor fight and the fight against Edison Miranda. The site offers three fights for $25.

Where can I get Pavlik gear?

Visit www.teampavlik.com to buy T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and signed photos.

What’s next for Pavlik?

Pavlik will most likely fight Ireland’s John Duddy in June, possibly at Madison Square Garden in New York. It would be Pavlik’s first title defense. Duddy has a strong following in New York and Boston, so there should be a big crowd.