Kelly Pavlik and Bob Arum
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Friday, 4:30 p.m. ET -- A gift from
Kelly
Kelly Pavlik and his people just walked into the press room to present a gift to Bob Arum, a painting of Kelly and his belts and the words, "Forged in Fire, Iron and Steel." The painting is by noted Youngstown artist Ray Simon, who has become well-known nationally for tribute prints to police officers and firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Arum seemed genuinely touched by the gesture, not least given that, a few hours before weighing in, most fighters are curled up in their hotel rooms grumpily dehydrating and yearning for the moment they can drink some water and nibble on some food. Which, after pausing briefly for a photograph, is presumably what Kelly -- who disappeared almost as quickly as he appeared -- is doing right now. -- Kieran Mulvaney ESPN - LINK |
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