By John J. Raspanti, Doghouse Boxing: Kelly Pavlik was last seen in a boxing ring 10 months ago. His shaky victory over Alfonso Lopez was hardly impressive. Pavlik  was hoping to show the boxing community that he was back and ready for another shot at the man who took his crown, Sergio Martinez.

Last December saw Pavlik arrested for driving while drunk. Before that, he had walked away from a fight (and rehab) angering his long-time promoter Bob Arum.

Having reconciled with Arum and hired a new trainer (Robert Garcia) Pavlik (37-2, 32 KOs) returns to the ring wars tonight against one Aaron Jaco (15-2, 5 KOs ). The venue is the Illusions Theater at the Alamodome in Texas .

“Kelly has been working very hard at his training camp in Oxnard , California and hopefully this will be the beginning of his re-emergence into boxing at the top level,” said Arum.

The bout is a 10-rounder at a catch weight of 170 pounds. Pavlik is keeping his options open in regards to weight.

Trainer Robert Garcia likes what he see's in Pavlik.

“Kelly is ready. He is strong, and he wants to get back into the ring to compete." Garcia said.

Pavlik is also excited.

"I am revitalizing my boxing career," he said at Thursday's media workout. "This is my second chance, probably my last chance, really."

Recent work from Raspanti:
Usher set to play Boxing Legend in upcoming Roberto Duran film John J. Raspanti
Floyd Mayweather wants five more fights after Miguel Cotto John J. Raspanti
Manny Pacquiao speaks - Not quitting Boxing... Yet JJ Raspanti
Sergio Martinez rallies to stop Matthew Macklin after 11
Witherspoon chooses Hunter as new trainer
Undefeated Heavyweight David Rodriguez: “The time is now, give me a Klitschko”
Boxing Book Corner: Primo Carnera
Boxing Book Review: Gabriel Ruelas the focus of "Business of Pain" by Araceli Martinez-Rose
Broner knocks out Perez, Alexander schools Maidana
‘On Freddie Roach’ is quietly compelling television
Angelo Dundee, who trained Muhammad Ali, dies at 90
Lightning Lonnie Smith: “My eyes are set on the WBC belt”
Seth Mitchell: “I’m ready to challenge the top heavyweights
John Scully Interview: From ranking contender to championship trainer
"The Last Great Prizefight", by Steven Frederick - A Review
David Rodriguez: "I thank God I’m alive" - "The blood was squirting out like a sprinkler"

-- Questions/comments johnboxing1@hotmail.com

For much more boxng headlines and videos, visit the homepage at DoghouseBoxing.

Write for Doghouse Boxing: anthonyc1974@gmail.com.

Tweet

NEW: Follow Doghouse Boxing on FaceBook!
For more Boxing News 24/7 and so much more... 
visit our homepage now!