Vinny Maddalone (37-8, 28 KO’s) vs. Maurenzo Smith (12-7-2, 9 KO’s) – Huntington, N.Y. Local fan favorite Maddalone headlines the card at the Paramount Theater in a scheduled eight rounder. The Queens native has been in the ring against world class opposition: Tyson Fury, Tomasz Adamek, and Evander Holyfield to name a few. Even in his losing battles, he’s always put forth a … [Read more...]
Fury records routine win as the heavyweight division continues to search for its spark
In an oddly symmetrical pair of bouts, Wladimir Klitschko (who started a few minutes earlier) and Tyson Fury stopped their overmatched, inferior opponents at almost the same time. The reigning world champion dealt with Tony Thompson, again, in the 6th round of a typically tedious affair with a heavy right hand that left Thompson unable to let go of the corner ropes and walk … [Read more...]
Maddalone, Alvarez in Atlantic City Co-Feature, Saturday
This Saturday from Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ heavyweight Vinny Maddalone 33-7 (24 KO) looks to get back in the win column against Mike Sheppherd 19-12-1 (9 KO). Maddalone last fought in December of 2010 when he was stopped by Tomasz Adamek in five rounds. Maddalone lost his biggest fights to quality opposition including a TKO loss to Evander Holyfield in … [Read more...]
Tomasz Adamek’s 2-Year Title Run Nearly Complete
by Tim Harrison Polish heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (43-1, 28 KO) has had his sights set on a heavyweight title since October 18, 2009 - the day he officially vacated his IBF cruiserweight title to campaign as a heavyweight. After winning titles in the light heavyweight (WBC) and cruiserweight (IBF) divisions, Adamek said goodbye to his comfort zone, and moved up to … [Read more...]
Adamek Stops Maddalone in Five
Courtesy of Fightnews: Top heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (43-1, 28 KOs) moved a step closer to a world title shot with an impressive fifth round TKO over over Vinny Maddalone (33-7, 24 KOs) on Thursday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The much quicker Adamek pretty much had his way from the get-go, connecting with rapid-fire clean shots. Adamek … [Read more...]