Pavlik fight means a big win for some local businesses

The outcome of Saturday’s title fight is uncertain, but Kelly Pavlik already has helped one local hotel beat back its annual case of the winter blues.

The staff at the Holiday Inn-Boardman expects the South Avenue hotel to be filled Saturday night, thanks to Pavlik’s fight against Marco Antonio Rubio.

“It’s great when we fill up during the off-season because it’s not normally a busy time,” said Mike Moliterno, hotel general manager.

It would be the second straight Saturday night to sell out, following Valentine’s Day last weekend. Business normally is slower from November through April because of the colder weather and decrease in weddings, Moliterno said.

The Holiday Inn appears to be one of the big winners from the middleweight championship bout coming to the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown.

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