KRAKOW, Poljska (Marec 17, 2016) – Arguably the greatest Polish fighter of all-time, dve delitev svetovni prvak Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, will be in a crossroads fight April 2 vs. nekdanji svetovni naslov challenger Eric “Drummer Boy” Molina, airing on pay per view in North America, live from Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poljska.
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) prvak Deontay Wilder a scare last June in the world title fight, in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental heavyweight showdown. Adamek, vseeno, could possibly hang up his gloves for good if upset-minded Molina ruins the expected Polish celebration.
“I don’t want to samo win,” 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, in Vubiquity v Združenih državah Amerike, kot tudi Rogers TV, Bell TV and SaskTel in Canada, po priporočeni maloprodajni ceni samo $29.95. Se obrnite na lokalnega kabla ali ponudnika satelitske Več informacij. Poleg tega, the fight is available in North America for purchase on-line at www.Eversport.TV and via theFITE.TV Aplikacija za Android in iOS. Ta dogodek je predstavljen na Poljskem Polsat, kot del serije Polsat Boks Night, kot tudi Glavni dogodki in 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 a 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, versus Thomas Ulrich (28-1) and in a rematch with Briggs.
V 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) in Bobby Gunn (21-3-1), zaporedju, s 8th in 4th-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 US Olympian Jason Estrada (16-2), svetovni naslov izzivalci Chris Arreola (28-1) in Michael Grant (46-3), tough Vinny Maddalone (33-6) in 1992 Irski Olympian 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 11th okrogla.
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.
APR. 2nd 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 “Master” Masternak (36-4, 26 Kos) vs. Eric “nevarnost” polja (24-3, 16 Kos) in Michael CIESLAK (11-0, 7 Kos) vs. former two-time world title challenger Francisco “Čarovnik” Palacios (23-3, 14 Kos). Additional PPV bouts will soon be announced.