Sources close to the information have informed us that a deal has been reached for super middleweight champion Andre Ward to defend his titles against former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik. The bout will take place on January 26 and will be televised live by HBO from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
Although contracts have yet to be signed by both fighters, our source tells us that the bout is indeed a done deal. More details to follow.
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