Champion, Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, defends his title against the #1 Contender Gary "The Rocket" Lockett. Pavlik has beaten all 33 of his opponents, 29 by Knock Out.
In February he defeated 2000 Olympic Bronze Medalist and former Undisputed Middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor. It was the second time he defeated Taylor.
Gary Locket has soundly defeated every boxer he has faced as a professional, most of them by Knock Out. Lockett has one avenged loss. Pavlik and Lockett are both "Knock Out artists" gaining victory by KO in 80% of their matches.
