Ringside report by Gary Purfield Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ Tomasz Adamek (47-2, 29 KO) reminded everyone why he became such a fan favorite amongst his Polish faithful and boxing fans in general when he gutted out a thrilling fifth round knockout of Travis Walker (39-8-1, 31 KO) in the main event of a heavyweight loaded card. Adamek had to overcome … [Read more...]
Getting Heavy: Adamek, Cunningham, and Jennings all see action Saturday in Newark
By Gary Purfield Saturday Night in Newark, NJ things are getting heavy. Main Events Promotions puts on three heavyweight bouts featuring an up and comer, an established former champ making his heavyweight debut, and another former cruiser now established above 200lb. At the top of the bill is Main Events' top draw Tomasz Adamek (46-2, 28 KO) taking on Travis Walker … [Read more...]
Tomasz Adamek to face Travis Walker September 8
By Gary Purfield Travis Walker has signed on to be the opponent for Tomasz Adamek September 8 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ in an afternoon heavyweight bout. Adamek, who is coming off his win over Eddie Chambers in June, is looking to stay busy. He had been scheduled to face James Toney but the bout was called off recently. Walker (39-7-1, 31 KO) is a bigger … [Read more...]
Tomasz Adamek vs. James Toney, Sept 8
by Gary Purfield While no official announcement has come from promoter Main Events all reports are indicating that Tomasz Adamek’s opponent for September 8 will be former multi-division champ, but now long past his prime, James Toney. Adamek has won two in a row and wants to remain active. The bout would take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ in the … [Read more...]