It’s official, Adamek-McBride will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Rumors were flying that Tomasz Adamek, Jersey City, NJ, 43-1, 28KO’s, would be fighting in Poland this April. Kathy Duva, Adamek’s promoter and Main Events CEO, confirmed that the Polish boxing star will instead return to “The Rock” on April 23rd to take…
Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis arrived in Cologne, Germany, Monday morning for tomorrow’s press conference for his March 19th showdown against WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko. “It’s time for a new chapter in heavyweight history“, says promoter Ahmet Oner. “Solis will end the Klitschko era and start his own legacy.“
Former WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson will be under new stewardship when he begins preparations for his rematch against WBC light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal early next year. Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward has agreed to join Dawson’s corner as head trainer. Steward has trained 41 world champion fighters, including Tommy…
Integrated Sports Media, North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sporting events, delivered 14 power-packed events this year from around the globe to sports fans in the United States and Canada. “I am proud that we were able to provide consumers with the opportunity to watch major boxing events, especially one of…
On Monday, Lindsey E. Tucker, Jr., Championship Chairman of the IBF/USBA sent a letter to representatives of former WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter, as well as representatives of former cruiserweight/light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek inquiring if the two would be available to fight for the #2 spot in their rankings.
Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27KO’s) and Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO’s) both weighed-in today in anticipation of their upcoming heavyweight title fight tomorrow at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Both fighters looked to be in great shape with Adamek tipping the scales at 216 1/2 lbs. while Maddalone weighed-in at 230 lbs.
The last fourteen months have been quite frustrating for middleweight contender “Marvelous†Tarvis Simms. Since losing a close decision in October 09’ to title contender Allan Green on eight days notice, the Norwalk, CT native was victimized by the politics of boxing and spent far longer than he would have liked to as a spectator….
Earlier today at the Global Boxing Gym in North Bergen, NJ, Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27KO’s) and Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO’s) met face to face for the final press conference before their upcoming heavyweight title fight this Thursday at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Adamek-Maddalone is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions, in association…
2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six†Estrada, one of the most decorated amateur boxers of all-time, has a new lease on his boxing career after undergoing career-changing foot surgery and signing a promotional contract with Boxing 360. “We’re very happy to sign a former Olympian like Jason,†Boxing 360 Founder and CEO Mario Yagobi commented….
IBF International Heavyweight Champion Tomasz Adamek held a media workout to promote his upcoming December 9th title defense at Prudential Center in Newark NJ, against Vinny Maddalone, Queens, NY, 33-6, 24 KO’s. Adamek feels his preparation is right where it should be at this time. “I’ve been training hard for 7 weeks with Roger,” said…
The 48th WBC Convention in Cancun (Mexico) saw a very emotional meeting on Wednesday when mandatory title defenses and final elimination bouts were on the agenda. The controversy started when Tom Loeffler (K2 Promotions) brought in a request on behalf of heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Klitschko asked for a voluntary title defense in March 2011…
Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KO’s) returns to Newark’s Prudential Center on Thursday, Dec. 9th when he defends his IBF International Heavyweight title vs. Queens New York’s Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24 KO’s). Promoted by Main Events, Ziggy promotions and Star Boxing, the event will be part of the Prudential center’s acclaimed Brick City Boxing Series. Further…