No comments regarding Tomasz adamek vs kevin mcbride???

[ninjaspy3]

I saw the fight and was surprised that no one made a thread to discuss it (unless I missed something)

Does anyone want to discuss Adamek's recent performance?

Where you impressed?
Does his performance change your opinion for how he will do against Vitali (better or worse)?

I will start by saying that I think Adamek did as good a job as he could.
I think his skills are right on, but at the risk of beating a dead horse, I think he seemed too small, and that will likely be the deciding factor when it comes time for the fight with Vitali.

[brocktonblockbust]

is kevin "bakin' a betty crocker vanilla cake" McBride still fightin? holy maackerel.

[El Kabong]

Adamek has heart and talent, but unless he is absolutely 100% dedicated to trying to outbox Vitali.....naaaaah even then he's in for a long night. IMO Vitali isn't the type of guy that has a fight get out of control from just 1 big punch or 1 big round from another fighter. Vitali is calm and collected and let's face facts Adamek couldn't KO Grant or McBride 2 guys known for getting hurt A LOT....he's not going to hurt Vitali unless Vitali hurts himself (that scenario is the most likely cause of a Vitali defeat IMO).

Vitali is a very dangerous fight for Adamek especially if Vitali actually sits down on a punch which he doesn't do all that much anymore.

[badr_hari]

Where you impressed?
Does his performance change your opinion for how he will do against Vitali (better or worse)?

I was not impressed. But then again, what would you expect from Adamek, he is not a KO machine known for his bone crushing power. What he will bring against Vitali is a skilled and in shape fighter with SPEED for 12 rounds (unlike most of Vitali's latest opponents).

[El Kabong]

Where you impressed?
Does his performance change your opinion for how he will do against Vitali (better or worse)?

I was not impressed. But then again, what would you expect from Adamek, he is not a KO machine known for his bone crushing power. What he will bring against Vitali is a skilled and in shape fighter with SPEED for 12 rounds (unlike most of Vitali's latest opponents).

Adamek is obviously quick and in shape, but the 12 rounds part is HIGHLY debateable due to Vitali's KO ratio and Adamek's natural size. Adamek COULD last 12 rounds if Vitali doesn't land anything significant but once again odds aren't supporting that happening.

Adamek has to stick and move, and no panic when hurt...he's got to have a plan of action for when Vitali lands and follow it no matter what. I think it's brave for Adamek to take this fight, but I don't see him having much of a chance at all I say Vitali's chances of winning the fight are about 98% to Adamek's 2%.

[Hulk]

Where you impressed?
Does his performance change your opinion for how he will do against Vitali (better or worse)?

I was not impressed. But then again, what would you expect from Adamek, he is not a KO machine known for his bone crushing power. What he will bring against Vitali is a skilled and in shape fighter with SPEED for 12 rounds (unlike most of Vitali's latest opponents).

Adamek is obviously quick and in shape, but the 12 rounds part is HIGHLY debateable due to Vitali's KO ratio and Adamek's natural size. Adamek COULD last 12 rounds if Vitali doesn't land anything significant but once again odds aren't supporting that happening.

Adamek has to stick and move, and no panic when hurt...he's got to have a plan of action for when Vitali lands and follow it no matter what. I think it's brave for Adamek to take this fight, but I don't see him having much of a chance at all I say Vitali's chances of winning the fight are about 98% to Adamek's 2%.

2% really Lyle ?

Thats fucking nonsense and you know it. Obviously, you've got to favor Vitali for his sheer size, power and reach. But the man is quite mechanical and getting up there in age.

Adamek proved that he does not "panic" when he's hit hard, seein as Arreola smashed on him a few times, and Golota connected as well, both big punchers.

I'd say Adamek has at least a good 30% chance of winning maybe more. He has good stamina and could outbox Vitali, but its going to require a lot of getin in and getin out and he could get caught on the way in with a big straight right hand.

[El Kabong]

2% really Lyle ?

Thats fucking nonsense and you know it. Obviously, you've got to favor Vitali for his sheer size, power and reach. But the man is quite mechanical and getting up there in age.

Adamek proved that he does not "panic" when he's hit hard, seein as Arreola smashed on him a few times, and Golota connected as well, both big punchers.

I'd say Adamek has at least a good 30% chance of winning maybe more. He has good stamina and could outbox Vitali, but its going to require a lot of getin in and getin out and he could get caught on the way in with a big straight right hand.

No it's not nonsense because Adamek isn't known for his defense and well Vitali isn't known for losing rounds. It's not as if Arreola was blown out by Adamek...Tomaz scraped by with a Majority Decision.

I give Adamek 1.5% chance of winning by decision and a .5% chance of winning by stoppage....I'm not saying I'm certain Vitali will stop Adamek....well yeah, let's go with I'm CERTAIN Vitali will stop Adamek...sig bet?

[Hulk]

2% really Lyle ?

Thats fucking nonsense and you know it. Obviously, you've got to favor Vitali for his sheer size, power and reach. But the man is quite mechanical and getting up there in age.

Adamek proved that he does not "panic" when he's hit hard, seein as Arreola smashed on him a few times, and Golota connected as well, both big punchers.

I'd say Adamek has at least a good 30% chance of winning maybe more. He has good stamina and could outbox Vitali, but its going to require a lot of getin in and getin out and he could get caught on the way in with a big straight right hand.

No it's not nonsense because Adamek isn't known for his defense and well Vitali isn't known for losing rounds. It's not as if Arreola was blown out by Adamek...Tomaz scraped by with a Majority Decision.

I give Adamek 1.5% chance of winning by decision and a .5% chance of winning by stoppage....I'm not saying I'm certain Vitali will stop Adamek....well yeah, let's go with I'm CERTAIN Vitali will stop Adamek...sig bet?

Sig bet that Adamek won't even go the distance when a nearly shot Shannon Briggs did ?

Okay I'll take that sig bet.

Granted your right Adamek does get hit more than he should, and is much smaller than Briggs, but he is a quick, good boxer.

[badr_hari]

Where you impressed?
Does his performance change your opinion for how he will do against Vitali (better or worse)?

I was not impressed. But then again, what would you expect from Adamek, he is not a KO machine known for his bone crushing power. What he will bring against Vitali is a skilled and in shape fighter with SPEED for 12 rounds (unlike most of Vitali's latest opponents).

Adamek is obviously quick and in shape, but the 12 rounds part is HIGHLY debateable due to Vitali's KO ratio and Adamek's natural size. Adamek COULD last 12 rounds if Vitali doesn't land anything significant but once again odds aren't supporting that happening.

Adamek has to stick and move, and no panic when hurt...he's got to have a plan of action for when Vitali lands and follow it no matter what. I think it's brave for Adamek to take this fight, but I don't see him having much of a chance at all I say Vitali's chances of winning the fight are about 98% to Adamek's 2%.

Vitali will be 40 when he fights Adamek, and he won't bring the same punching power that used to knock his previous opponents out. He is not sitting down on his punches anymore (something that is happening with Tua) and if Adamek can neutralize Vitali's pawing jab, its a long night.

2%, come on, at heavyweight everybody has 2% chance. I would say its 70-30 in Klitschko's favor.

[armin]

Love adamek but can't see him taking this, vitali might be getting old but he's still miles better than an old michael grant and well adamek didn't have to easy a time in that fight. I give adamek a ten percent chance, he'll need the perfect gameplane, in and out taking some pawing jabs here and there while avoiding the big shots. People might say vitali's power isn't what it is anymore which is true but I think he's still got plenty power to hurt adamek and most any figh. ter out there.

[CFH]

Adamek has literally no chance against either Klitschko or (flame away, Lyle) David Haye. He's too small, he's not exceptionally fast, and he has very little power at this weight. What he's trying to accomplish is admirable, I guess, but he's doomed to fail. Vitali will spark him unless Adamek manages to run all night; even then he'll lose every round.

Hell, I even think Solis would beat him pretty badly.

[gest12645]

Im Polish and would really like Adamek to win , but he doesnt have more than a 5% chance of winning. Vitali has never had a fight that he has been losing on points. So why should this one be different.

[Kev]

Im Polish and would really like Adamek to win , but he doesnt have more than a 5% chance of winning. Vitali has never had a fight that he has been losing on points. So why should this one be different.

Outside of a shoulder injurt a la Chris Byrd, or a sudden death by heart attack this is going to be a complete and total formality.

I would go so far to say as it's an impossible mission for Adamek to win this by boxing means. He won't have the power to score a shock knockout, and he's too small and weak to have a hope of winning any of the rounds.

I think the interest for this fight will be whether he can surprise us all like Matthew Hatton did against Canelo and hear the final bell. It will be entertaining for that reason, but a Vitali win is as close to a sure thing that there can be in boxing.

[ninjaspy3]

I have come to admire adamek but i see it like the majority of the other posters. I dont think adamek will be able to keep vitali off of him and will be dog tired in the later rounds. Him being worn out towards the end will probably result in vitali stopping him.