Pavlik-Hopkins NYC Presser
Posted by Ramon Aranda on 08.05.2008
Tickets go on sale this Friday!
Photo by Chris Farina / Top Rank
Earlier today, Kelly Pavlik and Bernard Hopkins where in New York City to participate in the first press conference to officially announce their October 18 fight at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. The two will meet at a catchweight of 170 pounds in a light heavyweight bout which will be televised live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Tickets, priced at $700, $500, $350, $200, $100 and $75, go on sale This Friday! August 8 at Noon ET and can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster (800) 736-1420 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
"I am preparing to fight a legend and take him down in his own backyard," said Pavlik. "Even though I am younger, I know Hopkins is a slick veteran with a bunch of boxing tricks in his bag. I refuse to underestimate him and I know on October 18, he will be ready to fight. I am treating this as if it were a championship match with my plan being to remain undefeated and show the world that I am able to take on any fighter regardless of age, weight or record."
"Kelly Pavlik has a heart of a lion but he has no idea what he is in for on October 18," said Hopkins. "Pavlik might be the latest thing on a fast track to fame, but I am a sure thing and will take this kid to school that night and teach him a lesson he will never forget."
Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank said: "There is no doubt that Bernard Hopkins is a great fighter and was virtually unstoppable in his prime, but Kelly Pavlik is recognizably one of the best fighters in boxing today and he will continue to prove his himself against a legendary fighter like Bernard. This is a tremendous challenge for Kelly on October 18."
"The match-up between Kelly Pavlik and Bernard Hopkins will be one for the record books," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "Hopkins has the experience and Pavlik has the desire to prove himself. I am looking forward to seeing Pavlik defend his undefeated record but I know Bernard can rise to the occasion and take down one of boxing's brightest stars."
"It doesn't get any better than this", said Ken Condon, Atlantic City boxing expert for Caesars Atlantic City. "Kelly Pavlik, Atlantic City's most recent boxing hero and world champion takes on the cagey veteran Bernard Hopkins from Philadelphia in his own back yard. Caesars Atlantic City is proud to continue its tradition of bringing World Class events to Atlantic City."
"Fight fans know that Kelly and Bernard will bring everything in their arsenals when they enter the ring on October 18," said Mark Taffet Senior Vice President of HBO PPV. "This battle of wills between two such accomplished fighters makes Pavlik-Hopkins a very intriguing match-up."
