Pavlik remains happy with the ‘Simple Life’


May 28, 2008 at 6:39p.m.

By Joe Scalzo

Think Kelly Pavlik hasn’t changed since winning the title? Think again.

“You didn’t hear?” Pavlik said. “I’ve got three Rolls Royces, three Bentleys, a 7,500 square foot house with gold bathtubs ...”

OK, so maybe his personality hasn’t changed. But his jokes —he certainly wasn’t riffing about a millionaire lifestyle at this time last year — and his image in the boxing world have undergone a significant facelift in just over 12 months.

But while his earnings potential has changed, his spending habits haven’t.

“The simple things keep me happy,” said Pavlik (33-0, 29 KOs), who will make his first title defense on June 7 in Atlantic City against No. 1 contender Gary Lockett (30-1, 21 KOs).

Read more in Thursday's Vindicator and Vindy.com.