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March Madness Basketball Bracket Contest
2008-03-13 14:13:00
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Big East Tournament – Seton Hall (17-14) vs. Marquette (22-8)
2008-03-13 06:38:00
College Basketball Betting Preview Wednesday, 9:15 pm East ern – ESPN Global Opening Line/Odds: Marquette - 10.5 , Total 149.5 The Big East Tournament gets underway on Wednesday and the late game has #25 Marquette facing Seton Hall . The Warriors will definitely get an invite to the NCAA Tournament while Seton Hall would need to make a deep run in the Big East Tournament to have any kind of chance. Jerel McNeal leads Marquette, scoring 13.6 points per game. He scored 22 points in Marquette’s loss at Syracuse on Saturday. Marquette has given up an average of 77.3 in their last three games. "We've just got to have a different defensive attitude," head coach Tom Crean said. "The story of the game for us was we did not create enough points off our defense. That's how we play. We weren't physical enough, we weren't aggressive enough and they capitalized." SBG Global reports that early NCAA Basketball betting has the public taking Marquette at Home. Marquette is 1-2 in the Big East...
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Huge Upsets in FA Cup Quarterfinals
2008-03-12 04:42:00
Two huge upsets highlighted quarterfinal action in the Soccer Betting FA Cup over the weekend as Barnsley knocked out Chelsea 1-0 as Kayode Odejayi scored the only goal and Portsmouth won 1-0 at Manchester United. The other two quarterfinals had Cardiff defeating Middlesbrough 2-0 and West Brom taking out Bristol 5-1. Although Barnsley was at home against Chelsea most people believe it was one of the greatest upsets ever. "I can't believe it. We went to Anfield and we put on a show and came away with a result and everybody thought we couldn't do it again," said Barnsley manager Simon Davey. "We had a game plan that obviously worked. I'm speechless at the moment. I can't believe we've really done it. We're in the semifinal of the cup, I've never been to Wembley." Looking at the two teams it is hard to see how Chelsea lost the match but they didn’t play with much energy. "I'm very, very disappointed but all the credit to Barnsley," said Chelsea manager Avram Grant. "They sho...
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North Carolina vs. Duke
2008-03-09 09:47:00
This is the rivalry in college sports. I honestly am going to pick the underdog which is Duke . The reason why I pick Duke is because it will be bloodshed of a game. Duke is dominant with the home court and the rowdy fans!!!! Kyle Singler's ability to drive on Tyler Hansbrough was a big key in Duke's win against North Carolina earlier this season. To beat Duke, North Carolina has to get up on Duke's perimeter threats.

Arsenal at Wigan - Premier League Betting Preview
2008-03-09 08:43:00
Sunday, 12:00 pm Eastern Arsenal will try and increase their lead at the top of the Soccer Betting Premier League standings as they travel to face Wigan on Sunday. Arsenal is currently one point clear of Manchester United who is in second place. Arsenal could be getting back Robin van Persie for the match against Wigan. He has played only eight matches this season. The Gunners should also welcome the return of Tomas Rosicky and Kolo Toure on Sunday. Arsenal will be without Theo Walcott who has a thigh injury. Abou Diaby may also be out with a calf injury. Arsenal is already without Emmanuel Eboue who is still suspended. Arsenal is a one goal favorite with a total of 2.5 under -130. The three-way line has Arsenal -175, Wigan +450 and the Draw +225. Wigan should be at full strength but is still a big underdog in Sunday’s match. Ryan Taylor and Kevin Kilbane are both back from injuries. The only two injury concerns are Ryan Taylor and Erik Hagen but both may play. Wigan is in...
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College Basketball Betting Preview - Florida (21-9) at Kentucky (17-11)
2008-03-09 08:23:00
Sunday, 12:00 pm Eastern – CBS NCAA Basketball betting Two bubble teams get together on Sunday in Kentucky as the Wildcats host the Florida Gators. Kentucky has won 10 of their last 12 games to get into the NCAA Tourney picture while Florida has lost a couple of games recently to slip back onto the bubble. Kentucky beat South Carolina on Wednesday as Joe Crawford poured in 35 points and Ramel Bradley added 20. Crawford leads the squad in scoring at 17.1 points per game, while Bradley averages 16 per contest. Florida is coming off a loss against Tennessee on Wednesday when they blew a 16 point lead that might end up costing them an NCAA bid. Nick Calathes had 24 points and nine assists while Marreese Speights added 21 points. Calathes leads the SEC at 6.1 assists per game and is averaging a team-high 17 points, 6.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game. This game is a crucial one for both teams. Kentucky actually has fewer wins but a better resume to make the tournament. They hav...
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Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
2008-03-07 07:15:00
NBA Betting Preview Current Odds: Mavericks - 1 , Total 184 Over/Under Thursday, 9:35 pm Eastern – TNT If Houston wins as expected at home on Wednesday against Indiana they will be coming into Dallas on a 16 game winning streak. That is where they streak may stop since the Mavericks have the second best home record in the NBA at 25-3. What will help the Rockets is that Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play on Thursday as he will be serving a one game suspension for his flagrant foul against Utah’s Andrei Kirilenko on Monday. SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Rockets on the Road. Dallas has been playing the top teams in the Western Conference tough but has nothing to show for it except losses. Dallas had fourth quarter leads against San Antonio, the Lakers and Utah, but lost all three games. “It’s obviously a little frustrating,” Dirk Nowitzki said. “We’d love to win those games.” The Mavericks have a favorable schedule this month. They pla...
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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets - 5.5 , Total 230.5
2008-03-06 11:56:00
The Denver Nuggets are trying to stay in the playoff hunt and have a key game at home against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Nuggets were blown out 103-89 on Sunday by the Houston Rockets and must bounce back on Wednesday. Allen Iverson did not play well finishing with just 17 points on a poor shooting night. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 19 points. Experts reported early NBA betting has the public taking Nuggets at Home. SBG Global Current Line: Nuggets - 5 , Total 230.5 Here are the NBA betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on no rest. The Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. the Northwest. The Suns are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games.
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WR Moss and QB Big Ben Received a nice Bonus
2008-03-05 03:26:00
Randy Moss decided to stay in New England. The defending AFC champions re-signed the record-breaking receiver on Monday to a three-year deal worth $27 million, Moss's agent said. Additionally, The Pittsburgh Steelers and QB Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a new eight-year, $102 million contract, with a $32 million guaranteed and largest in team history. You can check the entire article in ESPN. Roethlisberger now joins Manning, Brett Favre, Carson Palmer, Donovan McNabb, the suspended Vick and the retired Drew Bledsoe in the $100 million quarterback club.
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Philadelphia approved to be MLS Franchise
2008-03-03 21:27:00
The Major League Soccer League will expand into Philadelphia in 2010. They will become the league's 16th franchise. The team will play in an 18,500 seat soccer stadium that is being built along the Delaware River. The team’s name and logo will be announced at a later date. For the rest of the article, click here.. Best Soccer Betting Odds at SBG Global. Receive up to 105% in Total Bonuses from SBG Global! 50% Casino Match Play Bonus Up to 30% Initial Deposit Bonus 10% Buddy Referral $250,000 NBA Match up Contest
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MLB 2008 Season Predictions for the NL Central Division.
2008-03-03 06:31:00
MLB 2008 NL Central division predictions from our experts that specialize in baseball picks for the upcoming '08 MLB season. Read the full article... Who do you think will win the division? Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardnals Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Please feel free to reply to this blog post with your pick.
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Randy Moss, Daunte Culpepper Reunion?
2008-03-02 18:23:00
Randy Moss continues to explore all options in his first professional exposure to free agency. March 1st, Randy came up with an interesting idea. He reached out to Daunte Culpepper , his former quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings. The two former teammates discussed the possibility of finishing what they started in Minnesota on any NFL team interested, sources told ESPN.com. Randy Moss has 774 catches, 12,193 receiving yards and 124 touchdown receptions. He's been to six Pro Bowls. Moss set an NFL record by catching 23 touchdown passes from Tom Brady this season. This will be his 11th season, so lets see what he comes out with.
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Indiana at Michigan State College Basketball Betting Preview
2008-03-01 16:58:00
Sunday, 2:00 pm Eastern on CBS. Two of the top four teams in the Big 10 meet on Sunday when Michigan State hosts Indiana . Both teams are still in the hunt for the Big 10 title although Indiana is the team that may have the best chance. The Spartans are tough at home, having won 20 straight home games dating back to last year. This season, the Spartans are a perfect 17-0 at home, averaging 76.3 points and 49.7 percent shooting. During Tom Izzo’s career as head coach, the Spartans are 179-22 (.891) at home, including 156-13 (.923) over the last 11 years. The Hoosiers defeated Michigan State handily earlier this season, winning by 19 points at Assembly Hall. Indiana forward D.J. White knows that win means nothing on Sunday. "You have to throw that one away. We did the same thing last year. We beat them pretty bad at home and then went up there and gave it away. We need to be more focused going into this game and just forget about beating them pretty good here. Forget about it and ...
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MLB 2008 Season Expert Predictions
2008-03-01 16:48:00
Following a hectic year in the MLB it’s forecasted to be another crazy one in ‘08. From the Colorado Rockies incredible burst into the playoffs, to the Mets demise, the entire ’07 season was a shock to all baseball fans. Our Team has been alalyzing the sports industry for a decade, studing each season statistically and injury reports. The experts came with this first time peak preview of the complete Recap for MLB 2008 season: starting with the National League. The remaining teams are on the way, meanwhile if you have any questions for our experts feel free to contact us. Click here to Read the full MLB 2008 Season Expert Predictions review article.
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Utah Jazz (37-21) at New Orleans Hornets (38-18)
2008-02-29 16:31:00
NBA Betting Preview Current Line: Hornets - 4 , Total 205.5 Friday, 8:05 pm Eastern – ESPN New Orleans is coming off a 120-103 home win over Phoenix on Thursday, as David West had 27 points while Chris Paul added 25 points and 15 assists. Jannero Pargo added 22 points off the bench and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 15 rebounds. "Enough is enough," Paul said. "We were on a losing streak and we came out with a different mentality, but we've got to come out with that mentality every night." Paul has not played well against Utah in his career averaging just 13.8 points per game. The Hornets have gone 1-7 in the last eight games against the Jazz . The Hornets were blown out in Utah earlier this month 110-88. Deron Williams had 29 points and 11 assists in that game for Utah. The Jazz have actually played better on the road during 2008 with a road record of 6-5. The earlier matchup against New Orleans had the Jazz shooting lights out led by Kyle Korver. Overall, the Jazz made a...
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OddsMaker.com March Madness Fantasy - Elite 8
2008-02-29 04:41:00
NCAA Basketball Elite 8 Play for $2,500, $1,000 and $500 cash prizes by making the following selections: 1) Select 8 schools that accumulate points based on the school's seed and the round number of games won. 2) Select the 4 regional winners, the overall champion, and 2 bonus schools for more points. Picks accumulated the most points at the end of the tournament win. Limit one pick per member. Contest starts: Monday, March 17, 2008 Entry deadline: 12:20 PM ET, Thursday, March 20, 2008 Sign up Now
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OddsMaker.com March Madness Fantasy - Expert Mode
2008-02-29 04:38:00
Play FREE NCAA Fantasy Basketball Contests for Cash Prizes! NCAA Basketball Expert Mode : Play for $1,000,000 cash prize by correctly picking 63 winners at the start of this year's tournament! Play for $2,500, $1,000 and $500 cash prizes by picking the most winners/points through out the contest. Picks accumulated the most points at the end of the 2008 tournament win. Limit one pick per member. Contest starts: Monday, March 17, 2008 Entry deadline: 12:20 PM ET, Thursday, March 20, 2008 Sign up Now
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Bayern Munich Advances in German Cup
2008-02-28 17:45:00
Bayern Munich advanced to the semifinals of the Soccer Betting German Cup by beating second-division rival 1860 Munich 1-0 on Wednesday as they scored on a penalty in extra time. Bayern was already down to ten men when the penalty was called. The penalty was disputed and very controversial. Franck Ribery scored on the penalty and Bayern advanced. The replays showed that Bayern’s Miroslav Klose was brought down outside the penalty area. It was not a pretty game but Bayern advanced. "They made life very difficult for us," Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said. Bayern had lost their top striker Luca Toni when he was sent off in the 84th minute with his second yellow card of the game. Benjamin Schwarz was sent off for Munich in the 111th minute. Bayern totally outplayed Munich and had the far better chances in the game. Tony Kroos shot high in the 36th minute and Mark van Bommel's shot was stopped by Munich's goalkeeper Philipp Tschauner. They also had a chance in extra time but...
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Cleveland Cavaliers (32-25) at Boston Celtics (43-12)
2008-02-27 18:43:00
Wednesday, 7:35 pm Eastern on NBA-TV Current Odds and Line: Cavaliers - 7.5 , Total 193.5 O/U The Cavaliers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. The Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. The Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 Wednesday games. The Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Atlantic. The underdog is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. the Central. The Celtics are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. The Celtics are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. The Over is 6-1-1 in the Cavaliers last 8 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Under is 8-3 in the Cavaliers last 11 games as a road underdog. The Over is 5-2-1 in the Cavaliers last 8 Wednesday games. The Under is 11-5 in the Cavaliers last 16 games as an underdog. The Over is 13-6-1 in the Cavalier...
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Tennessee (25-2) at Vanderbilt (23-4)
2008-02-26 17:30:00
Tuesday, 9:00 pm Eastern – ESPN Current Line: Tennessee - 1.5 , Total 159.5 Vanderbilt is 23-4 overall and 8-4 in SEC action. Vandy has a 17-game home winning streak which ranks as the seventh-longest active streak in the nation. The Commodores have won 30 of their last 31 home games. Shan Foster leads Vandy and ranks second in the SEC with 19.3 points per game. Center A.J. Ogilvy leads all SEC freshmen with 17.1 points per game and his 6.9 rebounds rank ninth in the league. Here are the NCAA Basketball betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Volunteers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Volunteers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games. The Volunteers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 road games. The Volunteers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Vanderbilt. The Commodores are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. The Commodores are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the SEC. The Commodores are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning record. The U...

2008 NBA Final Trades - Graded by our Staff!!
2008-02-26 07:27:00
Can you say chaotic February? Within a 3 week span, 11 trades went down, not to mention the other three deals completed prior to February. Since opening night, there have been an unprecedented 14 trades. Not to mention, almost every trade also involved an important piece of each teams puzzle. With the trade deadline now behind us, it's time to analyze each trade and grade the teams on their transactions. Clearly, a lot can change between now and year-end that might change how history recalls these deals, but here's my breakdown. Cleveland: February 21st Cleveland traded Donyell Marshall and Ira Newble to Seattle; Chicago traded Joe Smith, Ben Wallace, and a 2009 2nd round pick to Cleveland; Seattle trades Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak to Cleveland; Cleveland sends, Drew Gooden, Shannon Brown, Cedric Simmons and Larry Hughes to Chicago; Chicago sends Adrian Griffin to Seattle. Seattle: It's clear-cut on their end. Seattle dumped two decent players, (Szczerbiak and West) ...
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Chicago Bulls (22-33) at Dallas Mavericks (37-19)
2008-02-25 18:58:00
Current Line: Mavericks - 9.5 , Total 196 Here are the NBA betting stats for Monday’s game. The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. The Bulls are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Bulls are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Southwest. The Mavericks are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 vs. the Central. The Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Over is 6-1 in the Bulls last 7 road games. The Over is 4-1 in the Bulls last 5 games as a road underdog. The Over is 5-2 in the Bulls last 7 games playing on no rest. The Over is 7-3 in the Bulls last 10 overall. The Over is 23-10-1 in the Bulls last 34 vs. the Southwest. The Under is 6-2 in the Mavericks last 8 overall. The Under is 9-3 in Mavericks last 12 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Under is 21-8 in the Mavericks last 29 games as a favorite. The Under is 9-4 in the Mavericks last 13 home games. Bet on Basketball Now!
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Orlando 115 Phily 99
2008-02-23 02:37:00
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Hedo Turkoglu scored a season-high 31 points and Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-99 Friday night. Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each scored 25 for Philadelphia and Willie Green had 21 points. Orlando led comfortably all game -- most of it by double digits. But the Sixers put a late scare into the Magic with a 10-2 run over two minutes in the fourth quarter that made it 82-76. Iguodala scored six in the span, capping it with a steal and fast-break dunk that drew boos from the home crowd.
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Soccer Champions League Round of 16
2008-02-19 20:24:00
Champions League Round of 16 action gets underway on Tuesday as Liverpool hosts Inter Milan. It is a tough turnaround for Liverpool as they are coming off a shocking loss to lower-league club Barnsley in the FA Cup. Although Liverpool is at home they face the best team in the Italian League in the first leg on Tuesday. Inter Milan will present a severe test for a Liverpool team that is now playing to save their season and probably the job of manager Rafa Benitez. Soccer Betting at SBG Global.
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Houston Rockets (32-20) at Cleveland Cavaliers (29-23)
2008-02-19 17:10:00
Current Line: Rockets - 1.5 , Total O/U 185.5 Cleveland has lost two straight at home including last Wednesday’s 112-105 loss to San Antonio. James had 39 points in the loss. He will match up with Houston ’s Tracy McGrady who has given the Rockets a serious boost since returning from injury. The Rockets are 24-13 with McGrady in the lineup and 8-7 without him this season. The Rockets are also getting excellent play out of All-Star center Yao Ming. He is averaging 22.6 points and 11.3 rebounds during the win streak. The Rockets also have a road winning streak in place. They have won eight straight on the road, the second longest streak in their history. Here are the NBA sportsbook betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Rockets are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. the Eastern C...
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Jason Kidd to Dallas appears to be good to go.
2008-02-19 16:51:00
On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, Dallas and Jew Jersey Nets have settled to trade Kidd to Dallas down with 24-year-old point guard Malik Allen for DeSagana Diop, Devin Harris, Maurice Ager, Trenton Hassell, Keith Van Horn. The trade also included $3 million and two first-round picks towards Nets. Jason Kidd was excused from the Nets first practice after the All-Star weekend after a long road under the Nets organization.
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2008 NBA All-Star Saturday Recap
2008-02-17 23:28:00
NEW ORLEANS - 2008 All-Star Saturday weekend, considered the best day for NBA fans throughout the entire year, started with the Shooting Stars competition first, along with All-Star Skills Challenge, Three Point Shoot-Out, and concluded with a show down for Dwight Howard in the Slam Dunk Contest. It was a very exciting Saturday night in New Orleans more....
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Tony Stewart takes the checkered flag at the Nationwide opener.
2008-02-17 20:09:00
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The payback was perfect. Tony Stewart turned the tables on Hendrick Motorsports to win the Nationwide Series opener. Now, if only he can do it again on Feb 17th, 2008. Stewart and Busch put on a good show Saturday 2/16/08, leading 93 of the 120 laps. Stewart and teammate Kyle Busch finished 1-2 Saturday, combining to hold off Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished third. Earnhardt, Daytona pole-winner Gordon and Johnson are all previous 500 winners. Joe Gibbs Racing drivers are still looking for that first win in NASCAR's Prime Event.
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Daytona 500 Showtime - Stewart? Johnson? Gordon?
2008-02-17 19:42:00
Dale Earnhardt Jr. chases history today. Jeff Gordon , his fourth Daytona 500 title. Jimmie Johnson ? He will quietly begin a quest for a third straight cup. A lot of new faces have come to NASCAR in the past few seasons, but I like the veterans this week.. Dating back to 1992, every winner of the Daytona 500 was making at least his fifth career start in the race. In fact, since 1971, every winner of the 500 was making at least his third career start in the race. Where did we leave off? That's right, three drivers left, and what three drivers! Perennial Daytona 500 favorites Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart .
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Pavlik Stays (33-0, 29 KOs)
2008-02-17 07:05:00
Pavlik waited 7 years for his initial title shot against Jermain Taylor last year, and didn't waste it at all. In the rematch Saturday, Feb 16th, 2008 night, Pavlik persisted until the late rounds, when he finally landed the full-size punches that kept him perfect. Pavlik failed to knock out his challenger for the first time in his last 10 fights, but he threw far more punches and landed more memorable exchanges. Taylor (27-2-1) came up just short on all three judges' scorecards despite a markedly improved performance after getting his first career loss in their initial bout. Upcomming Events *Pavlik-Trinidad fight in the works for June.
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