Pavlik, Thompson discuss OLN wins

28/07/2006

Pavlik, Thompson discuss OLN wins

Press Release: Both Kelly Pavlik and Anthony 'The Messenger' Thompson said they had their biggest pro wins on Top Rank's inaugural OLN 'Fight Night' telecast at the Mohegan Sun on Thursday night. Following are some locker room quotes:

Kelly Pavlik, after TKO6 Bronco McKart: "My goal was to win this fight convincingly and I did. Around the 4th round I tapped McKart with a body shot and he sort of curled a bit. My cornermen noticed it too and told me to start going harder to the body. One of his elbows was up, so I went hard to the side and it had an immediate effect. That's when I knew it was a matter of time. It was my biggest win as a pro, stopping a fighter like McKart who had never been stopped before. Six years, 28 wins, no losses - this win has to open some doors for me."

Anthony 'The Messenger' Thompson, after TKO9 Mohammad Said: "Everyone knows I can fight and I'm a completely different fighter since my loss to Grady Brewer. I train harder and I've learned to fight with more composure and at the same time, throw punches more accurately.  This was a real tough fight going in as Said had never been knocked out before. There is no question this win has rejuvenated my career."