CRACOVIE, Pologne (Mars 17, 2016) – Arguably the greatest Polish fighter of all-time, champion du monde de deux-division Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, will be in a crossroads fight April 2 vs. l'ancien challenger titre mondial Eric “Drummer Boy” Molina, airing on pay per view in North America, live from Tauron Arena in Krakow, Pologne.

The 39-year-old Adamek (50-4, 30 KOs) should be inserted into the new heavyweight title mix with an impressive victory over Molina (24-3, 18 KOs), who gave World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Deontay Wilder a scare last June in the world title fight, in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental heavyweight showdown. Adamek, cependant, could possibly hang up his gloves for good if upset-minded Molina ruins the expected Polish celebration.

“I don’t want to juste victoire,” Adamek said. “Along with my trainer, Roger Bloodworth, we want my fans to see a fighter who is in the ring to battle, not take a paycheck. My career is ending; no point of saving myself for the future. I will be in the ring to give people all I have. It’s a promise.”

North American residents will be able to purchase the fight for pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network, et Vubiquity aux Etats-Unis, ainsi que Rogers TV, Bell Télé et SaskTel au Canada, pour un prix de détail suggéré de $29.95. S'il vous plaît contacter votre câble local ou de satellite pour plus d'informations. En outre, the fight is available in North America for purchase on-line at www.Eversport.TV and via theFITE.TV application pour Android et iOS. Cet événement est présenté en Pologne par Polsat, dans le cadre de la série de boxe Polsat Nuit, ainsi que Main Events et Don King Productions.

Adamek has been a fan favorite throughout the boxing world since turning pro in 1999, not only in Poland but in America as well, primarily in Chicago and New Jersey markets, because he’s never in a bad fight. Adamek always gives fans their money’s worth, whether he was fighting as a light heavyweight, cruiserweight or heavyweight.

“I understand that this fight is on pay per view,” Adamek said. “Boxing fans want and deserve a fight they can be excited about. Styles make fights and knowing the way Eric fights, we can be sure that no one will be disappointed.”

Known and admired for his aggressive style and solid chin – Adamek has been stopped only once in 54 pro fights by the great Vitali Klitschko – Adamek fully embodies Polish Power and his passionate fans firmly remain in his corner. Sporting une 6-2 (3 KOs) record in world title fights, Adamek captured his first world title in 2005, taking a 12-round decision from Paul Briggs (23-1) for the vacant WBC light heavyweight crown. Adamek successfully defended his WBC 175-pound division twice, contre Thomas Ulrich (28-1) and in a rematch with Briggs.

En 2008, Adamek won a 12-round decision against defending IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham (21-1), followed by back-to-back title defense victories against undefeated challenger Jonathon Banks (20-0) et Bobby Gunn (21-3-1), respectivement, par 8^e et 4^e-round technical knockouts.

Adamek then decided to move up to fight as a heavyweight, originally stopping fellow Pole and four-time world heavyweight title challenger Andrew Golota (41-7-1) in the 5th round for the vacant IBF International championship. Adamek went on to defeat 2004 Olympien américain Jason Estrada (16-2), prétendants au titre mondial Chris Arreola (28-1) et Michael Grant (46-3), dure Vinny Maddalone (33-6) et 1992 Irish olympienne Kevin McBride (35-8-1). Adamek, who added the NABO title belt to his collection with his win over Arreola, earned his first world heavyweight title shot September 10, 2011 versus reigning WBC champion Klitschko (42-2), who finished the game Pole in the 11^e tour.

Adamek rebounded with wins over quality heavyweight opponents such as Nagy Aguilera (17-6), Eddie Chambers(36-2), Travis Walker (38-7-1), Cunningham (25-4) again andDominick Guinn (34-9-1). Adamek’s last fight was Sept. 26, 2015, in which he forced Przemyslaw Saleta (44-7) to retire after five rounds.

Le avril. 2^{Dakota du Nord} pay-per-view telecast will also include several key undercard bouts, including a 10-round cruiserweight fights between world top-10 ranked contender and former European titlist Mateusz “Maîtriser” Masternak (36-4, 26 KOs) vs. Eric “Danger” Des champs (24-3, 16 KOs) et Michael Cieslak (11-0, 7 KOs) vs. former two-time world title challenger Francisco “L'assistant” Palacios (23-3, 14 KOs). Additional PPV bouts will soon be announced.