Pavlik could fight Arthur Abraham in the fall


March 23, 2009 at 10:40p.m.

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Photographs by The Vindicator photographers Geoffrey Hauschild, William D. Lewis, Robert K. Yosay and Lisa-Ann Ishihara.

By JOE SCALZO

Vindicator sports staff

YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik could be one step closer to unifying the middleweight title.

Pavlik’s manager, Cameron Dunkin, confirmed late Monday night that the Pavlik camp has been in discussions with IBF champion Arthur Abraham for a possible October or November matchup, provided both fighters win their upcoming bouts.

“We’ve been talking,” said Dunkin. “I’ve talked to Mike [Pavlik Sr., Pavlik’s co-manager] and Kelly and they’re both fine with the fight.

“But there’s nothing done and it’s a long way from being done.”

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