GARY LOCKETT TO KELLY PAVLIK:
'I WILL FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE!'

For Immediate Release

Challenger Gary Lockett of Wales said he will try to out-punch world middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik on June 7, saying "...I will fight fire with fire."

At a press conference in New York City yesterday, Lockett -- 30-1 and unbeaten the last 5 years -- said "...I've always been able to punch hard and knock out other fighters. And, like Pavlik did, I worked my way through the top of the ratings with class and dignity with a work ethic and not screaming and hollering at other fighters. Pavlik and I are both the same in that we are working-class lads. We're two big punchers. We will be in each other's faces at the opening bell."

Lockett, trained by Enzo Calzaghe, is the WBO #1 mandatory challenger.

Pavlik, the WBC, WBO world middleweight champ from Youngstown, added "...this is my first real title defense. Lockett throws a lot of punches and he throws him hard. He keeps his hands up so I will have to figure a way to break through that defense. I'm pretty excited about all of this."

Pavlik vs. Lockett will be at the historic Boardwalk Hall, hosted by Caesars Atlantic City.