Adamek to face Banks?

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  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Word is that newly crowned IBF cruiserweight champion Tomas Adamek (36-1, 24 KOs) of Poland will make the first defense of his title against world ranked challenger Jonathan Banks (20-0, 14 KOs). The bout would take place February 27th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and be aired live on a special edition of SHOWTIMEÂ’s acclaimed ShoBox series. Adamek won the title at the same venue on December 11th, dethroning champion Steve Cunningham in front of a large Polish crowd. Banks was to fight Enzo Maccarinelli for the vacant WBO belt in December, but had to pull out with an ankle injury.


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    ishy, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. FINITO

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    Very nice... A worthy tuneup for Adamek. This is a decent fight right here.
     
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  3. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wonder who Macaranelli will fight for WBO then,hope it's Hide
     
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  4. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    Hide is fighting Godffrey or what ever his name is for wbc title shot
     
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  5. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Would be an interesting fight, but I'm sure Adamek stops him.
     
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  6. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think it will be Maccarinelli vs Hide
     
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  7. fabo1988

    fabo1988 Active Member Full Member

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    ithought the enzo-banks fight was a done deal
     
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  8. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    Why would banks fight adamek rather than enzo. I think enzo is an easier fight.
     
    LHL, Jan 13, 2009
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  9. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So did I maybe Banks thinks more reward will come from beating Adamek and not much negative from losing to him
    He loses to Le' Big Macc he's a bum :hey
     
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  10. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    Good fight for the fans and Adamek imo.

    I can see Adamek stopping him late.
     
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    i aree buhat makes me respect banks for wanting to take on the best rather then taking an easier route to the top
     
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  12. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    yeah its good to see fighters like him that just take the best fights and not cherrypick
     
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  13. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnathon Banks, the last of the unbeaten original Kronk Gym fighters.

    This could be a tough test for Adamek. I like how he is not targetting scrubs in the lower end of his top 15 like Monrose, Hide, etc, but highly ranked contenders like Flores (IBF #2), Braithwaite (IBF #5) and Banks (WBO #1).
     
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  14. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Adamek is THE MAN! He's said in the past that he fears no man...only his wife & God.

    The guy really defines the meaning of "Warrior". Boxing needs more fighters with his attitude.

    :happy
     
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  15. Aint no stoppin

    Aint no stoppin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Adamek is not gonna be champ for long! The reason why he is champ right now because he has a steel chin! Enzo mac is the better fighter and hes gonn pick up what haye left after he stepped up!
     
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