IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 731 
Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion, his 
trainer Jack Loew, Team Pavlik and Pavlik’s fans in Northeast Ohio. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 10, 2007 
Mr. RYAN of Ohio submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing 
champion, his trainer Jack Loew, Team Pavlik and 
Pavlik’s fans in Northeast Ohio. 
Whereas Kelly Pavlik became the undisputed World Middle-
weight Champion and the pride of his hometown of 
Youngstown, Ohio when he defeated Jermain Taylor on 
September 29, 2007, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by 
way of knockout in the seventh round to earn the WBC 
and WBO Middleweight titles; 
Whereas Kelly Pavlik’s victory on September 29th was the 
culmination of his determined ascent through the ranks 
of the Middleweight boxing division, generating much 
needed excitement in the world of boxing and instilling 
immense pride in the people of Northeast Ohio’s 
Mahoning Valley; 
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Whereas Jack Loew, longtime boxing trainer at the South 
Side Boxing Club in Youngstown, is Kelly Pavlik’s first 
and only trainer, starting when Pavlik was just nine 
years old and resulting in an unwavering loyalty between 
Pavlik and Loew; 
Whereas Jack Loew and Team Pavlik have always believed 
in Kelly Pavlik’s ability to become champion, and have 
done a tremendous job preparing him for every fight; 
Whereas most boxing analysts favored Taylor to win the 
fight; 
Whereas Kelly Pavlik’s upset performance was nothing short 
of spectacular, having overcome a devastating barrage of 
punches from Jermain Taylor during the second round of 
the fight which knocked Pavlik to the canvas; 
Whereas the Youngstown area, which is in the midst of a 
dramatic comeback itself, is exceptionally proud of its 
hometown hero and sent an estimated 5,000 supporters 
to Atlantic City to watch Pavlik’s title fight; 
Whereas Pavlik’s victory takes his professional record to 32 
wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, with 29 of his 32 victories 
coming by way of knockout; 
Whereas Kelly Pavlik is an outstanding citizen of the 
Youngstown area and his hard work and determination 
have set an example in which all people should live by; 
and 
Whereas Kelly Pavlik represents the Mahoning Valley with 
humility and grace, has never forgotten where he came 
from and is a symbol for the fighting spirit of the 
Mahoning Valley: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) congratulates Kelly Pavlik on his victory 
September 29th, 2007 which earned him the World 
Middleweight Boxing Championship; and 
(2) honors Kelly Pavlik for his commitment and 
continuing loyalty to his community. 
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