Handlers of WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs) have reportedly decided on WBO mandatory challenger Gary Lockett (30-1, 21 KOs) as "The Ghost's" next opponent. The bout would take place on June 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York City or more likely at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (which we've been informed is being held for that fight). Nothing is finalized and no contracts have been signed, however Lockett's promoter Frank Warren confirmed to the BBC that "We're in negotiations and hopefully we can do a deal with Pavlik's camp pretty soon."