Bethlehem, PA- The main event of NBC Sports Network’s “Fight Night” saw Vyacheslav Glazkov (17-0-1, 11 KOs) defeat former world champion Tomasz Adamek (49-3, 29 KOs) by unanimous decision in a 12 round heavyweight battle. The atmosphere was electric as both the Polish and Ukrainian flags flew proudly throughout the Sands Casino Events Center; with the red and white the dominant … [Read more...]
Adamek-Glazkov, Chilemba-Grachev Make Weight
Tomorrow night, Tomasz Adamek (49-2, 29 KOs) takes on Vyacheslav Glazkov (16-0-1, 11 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight battle at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The card’s co-feature is a 10-round 175-pound bout between Isaac Chilemba (21-2-2, 9 KOs) and Denis Grachev (13-2-1, 8 KOs). Another intriguing fight on the bill is former welterweight title holder Kermit … [Read more...]
Grachev-Chilemba added to “Crossroads” Card
Denis Grachev (13-2-1, 8 KOs) will take on Isaac Chilemba (21-2-2, 9 KOs) in the 10 round co-feature of the Main Events promoted “Crossroads” card on March 15. The Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania will play host to the bout, along with the night’s showcase between Tomasz Adamek (49-2, 29 KOs) and Vyacheslav Glaskov (16-0-1, 11 KOs); Both fights will air on NBC … [Read more...]
Edwin Rodriguez vs. Denis Grachev: The Boxing Tribune’s “Million Dollar” Preview
Saturday, July 13th, undefeated Edwin Rodriguez (23-0, 15 KO’s) and Denis Grachev (13-1-1, 8 KO’s) meet in the Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super 4 finale at Salle des etoiles, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The super-middleweights will be fighting for a 60% cut of the million dollar purse and at a catch-weight of 171 ½ pounds. The Super 4 tournament, promoted by Golden Gloves and … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune’s Weekend That Was…
Brian Vera RTD 7 Donatas Bondorovas In the main event of Friday Night Fights, Brian Vera (23-6, 14 KOs) stopped a slightly overmatched, but determined Donatas Bondorovas (17-4-1, 6 KOs) via RTD 7 when an apparent misunderstanding between Bondorovas' corner and the ref resulted in the stoppage. The confusion centered around whether bleeding caused by cuts on the bridge of the … [Read more...]