National anthem contest

Katie Libecco | Posted February 18th 2009

Seven contestants competed at the Chevrolet Centre Wednesday to sing the national anthem at WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik's title defense Saturday. 20-year-old Max Ryan Hanni was given third place and asked to sing at the official weigh-in Friday. 18-year-old Alyssa DiBernardi of Boardman was named runner-up and asked to sing "God Bless America" Saturday at the fight. 20-year-old Matt Wolfe of Lowellville was the first place winner and asked to sing the "Star Spangled Banner" Saturday at the fight.