The Mighty Adamek Express!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Rumsfeld, Jun 18, 2007.


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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    The rumor I heard Saturday night was that Hopkins fully intends to fight in mid-January, either against Adamek or Dawson.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Hope he fights Dawson. What if Johnson finishes knocking Dawson out though?
     
    Farmboxer, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I was wondering the same thing, Farmy.

    What if Dawson lost to Johnson and Adamek lost to Cunningham?

    That would leave Hopkins without one of his top choices. I am actually quite surprised that Hopkins is going to sit it out until January. He is not getting any younger.

    He should just fight Adamek this fall instead. Either that, or he should have fought Dawson (I am 100% convinced Hopkins beats Dawson based on what I have seen from each of their last two fights).

    A reliable source did tell me, however, that January is the date of Hopkins next fight and that he wants Adamek or Chad.

    I guess we will have to wait and see what happens.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 13, 2009
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  4. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    if not Adamek or Dawson then he may end up to fight nobody ... Kessler, Froch and Abraham are already included into the tournament and get to the Jones Jr would not be easy.
     
    Stinky gloves, Jul 13, 2009
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  5. qwertyz

    qwertyz Ready to rumble Full Member

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    Right, and I think he will pick Dawson anyway, cuz Chad has already said he can fight for free unlike Tomek, also American fans would prefer to see Dawson, because he defeated Adamek and generally is considered as a better fighter than Goral (sick people:D). Hopkins may want to get The Ring and IBF belts tho in another division, but imo money will be more meaningful factor here. Bernie sux.
     
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  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I think beating Adamek does more for his legacy than beating Dawson. Beating Dawson (which I think will be easy for Hopkins) means he just beat another inferior undefeated fighter, whereas beating Adamek gives him the linear cruiserweight title to cap off a long and illustrious career.

    But then again, I firmly believe Dawson is an easier match for Hopkins than Adamek, so who knows.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 13, 2009
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  7. Rumsfeld

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    Reminder for those who missed it:

    The Adamek fight is being broadcast right now on SNY.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 17, 2009
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  8. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cool...whens right now?

    I'm recording it as we speak!

    Thanks for the tip, Rums!
     
    JETSKI, Jul 17, 2009
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  9. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cheers for the updates guys.

    Good to see Tomasz do exactly what folks expected against Bobby Gunn. I think I even picked the round right...
     
    Axe, Jul 17, 2009
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  10. ikeabuchia

    ikeabuchia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Briggs limited your joking right !!!!! dont let me start executioner
     
    ikeabuchia, Jul 18, 2009
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  11. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Look at that! During the walk in for Adamek, you can see my wife & I in the crowd! We were cracking up over that one!

    Watch the 4th round with about 1:05 to go...the 1-2 TA hit Gunn with in the corner was a beauty!
     
    JETSKI, Jul 19, 2009
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  12. The Foul Pole

    The Foul Pole Active Member Full Member

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    According to bokser.org Adamek is moving up to heavyweight and his possible oponents are: Chambers, Barrett, Golota. Only fight with Hopkins can make him stay in cruiserweight.
     
    The Foul Pole, Jul 21, 2009
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  13. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    These rumors are false, I am told.

    Adamek's Team intends to start negotiating with Cunningham soon.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 24, 2009
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  14. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thats got to be correct. Adamek knows people will say the reason he moved to HW is to avoid Cunningham & Adamek would not stand for any BS like that.

    He's got plenty of time to fulfill his HW dream. Finish what he started at CW 1st.
     
    JETSKI, Jul 24, 2009
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  15. rumour24tiger

    rumour24tiger Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Sounds good. I suppose at cruiser, Adamek-Cunningham 2 is the only fight that matters. Hopefully Showtime or HBO will make it a lucrative fight for both.

    It does sound like he wll eventually move up to heavyweight. I think it would be a crazy move UNLESS some of the smaller heavyweights start winning the titles. This is one reason why I want Povetkin or Chambers to dethrone Wlad, Haye to beat Valuev; and for Boytsov and Solis Fonte to do well.

    If Adamek could be a 3 weight champ that would be a real "pound for pound" achievement.
     
    rumour24tiger, Jul 25, 2009
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