HBO wanted to see Adamek Crash & Burn...

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  1. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was just told by a reliable source that HBO executives "hand picked" Adamek for Arreola, with the hopes that Adamek would go down in flames.

    Why would they want to see that happen & attempt to revive Arreola career after the thrashing he took from Vitali?

    Makes no sense to me.

    :think
     
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  2. Nay_Sayer

    Nay_Sayer On Rick James Status banned Full Member

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    Adamek = the real deal

    Arreola = the real fat *******
     
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  3. Undisputed520

    Undisputed520 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Its a little easier to fill stadiums in the US with Mexicans rather than Polish folks... maybe as simple as that.
     
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  4. popejking

    popejking Adamek Full Member

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    I dont know if HBO picked the judges, but the scores 114-114 and 115-113 were awful.

    I had it 117-112 and was trying to be objecitve. Most ESB users have it 117-111 or 116-112. Even a lot of Haye fans got it 117-111.
     
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  5. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    No wonder Adamek is extremely underrated.
     
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  6. joeburo

    joeburo Hands like Sonny Liston Full Member

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    Maybe its as simple as they thought this would be an entertaining fight.
     
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  7. BrianM

    BrianM New Member Full Member

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    Compared to Arreola? Maybe.

    But Adamek has no chances against K2, Haye, Chagaev and Chambers.
    1-2 fights - and he'll be over.
     
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  8. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    He certainly has decent chances against any of Haye, Chagaev or Chambers, that's a ridiculous claim.
     
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  9. PolishPummler

    PolishPummler Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    HBO has it's certain "house' fighters they try and market.Chris was one of them.
     
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  10. popejking

    popejking Adamek Full Member

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    Why do you think so? They are similar size, different styles, but arent untouchable. Whats more they are beatable. I dont understand why you disrespect Adamek so much.
     
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  11. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The did not fill out the arena at Chris backyard, while all
    fights in Newark were filled out in full by Adamek's fans.

    I think HBO need some hyped inside fighter, whoever that is.
    Adamek is more an outhesider from Europe, and most Americans
    (except poles) don't identify with him as the 'home' fighter.
    So Adamek is not a good draw for huge number of ppv buys.
     
    Stinky gloves, Apr 26, 2010
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  12. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    That is a load of bollocks to be honest, Tomasz much like Arreola, appeals to a large public, its been known for quite some time that Tomasz has the ability to box and outbox the likes of Cristobal.

    The odds makers figured Tomasz was the favorite going in, you gotta think HBO knew the same.
     
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  13. lucasehr

    lucasehr Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed. I wouldn't be shocked to see him win any or all of those.
     
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  14. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Its not about the ability to box and outbox ... at HW the average Joe
    need to see the pure power with ability to knock down and knock out
    the pure skills are less important in this weight class.
     
    Stinky gloves, Apr 26, 2010
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  15. heehoo

    heehoo TIMEXICAH! Full Member

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    Adamek fought brilliantly this Saturday, but he has little to no power as a heavy and will be thrashed by either Klitschko.
     
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