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08-16-2010, 05:58 AM
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“THE BIG CHALLENGE”
Tomasz Adamek vs. Michael Grant
The Broadcast Will Begin at 6 P.M. PT 9 P.M. ET on Pay-Per-View
12 Rounds – IBF International/NABO Heavyweight Championship
On Saturday, August 21st - Tomasz Adamek vs Michael Grant: The Big Challenge takes place. Two-time light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion Tomasz "Goral" Adamek(41-1, 27 KO) squares off against the formerheavyweight contender
Micheal "Big" Grant(46-3, 34 KO).
The IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion, returns to Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, August 21st when he takes on Michael Grant as part of the acclaimed “Brick City Boxing Series.” Both titles are on the line. A native of Gilowice, Poland, now fighting out of Jersey City, Adamek has drawn record crowds to Newark’s world class venue during the past year and a half. He returns in August following a successful trip to Ontario, California, where he outclassed highly rated Chris Arreola in front of Arreola’s hometown fans..
Standing a full 6’7” with a wingspan of 86”, Grant (46-3, 34 KO's) is, by far, the biggest opponent Adamek (41-1, 27 KO’s) has ever faced as he continues his quest to add the World Heavyweight Championship to his World Light Heavyweight and World Cruiserweight titles. A former IBC/NABF champ, Grant has been on an 8 bout winning streak since 2003 when he was bested by then undefeated Dominick Guinn. In his last bout on May 7th, Grant scored a first round TKO against Kevin Burnett.
Adamek, who is trained by Roger Bloodworth and Ronnie Shields, has made it clear that he intends to move up when he is ready to face reigning World Heavyweight Champions David Haye and Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. As the Klitschko brothers both stand over 6’7”, Adamek and his trainers are particularly interested in taking on an opponent of Grant’s stature.
Adamek explained, “This fight makes so much sense for me. Michael Grant is a very big heavyweight. This fight will prepare me to fight Haye or Klitschko. First though, I have to beat Grant and I do not take him lightly. I was pleased with the results of my training camp for the Arreola fight, so for Grant we will follow the same hard regimen but also work on skills that will keep him guessing.”
"I would like to thank Main Events and their staff for their professionalism and the opportunity to face one of the best heavyweights in the division, Tomasz has proven he is a true heavyweight and a force in the division. I realize this is a great opportunity for me and my team and I will be coming to win this fight on August 21st." stated Grant.
“Every time Tomasz Adamek comes to fight at Prudential Arena it feels like a big party,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “The atmosphere is electric and the crowd gets bigger and bigger every time. We expect a capacity audience to turn out again, for the fun. Michael Grant provides a new challenge to Tomasz, who must adjust to much taller and harder punching opponents that he faced in the Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions,” she added. “It should be interesting and exciting to see how Adamek handles a much bigger man.”
After beating Chris Arreola in a slugfest in his last outing, Adamek had hoped to get a title shot against David Haye or either of the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir or Vitali.
When those fell through, Adamek agreed to fight Grant, who has won his last eight fights.
Adamek (41-1, 27 KOs) is a popular draw in New Jersey because of the large Polish community. It will be his second fight since joining up with trainers Roger Bloodworth and Ronnie Shields.
“This fight makes so much sense for me,” Adamek said. “Michael Grant is a very big heavyweight. This fight will prepare me to fight Haye or Klitschko. First though, I have to beat Grant and I do not take him lightly. I was pleased with the results of my training camp for the Arreola fight, so for Grant we will follow the same hard regimen but also work on skills that will keep him guessing.”
The 6-foot-7 Grant will be the biggest opponent Adamek has faced. Grant scored a first-round knockout against Kevin Burnett on May 7 in his last fight.
The Klitschko brothers are both as tall as Grant.
“Michael Grant provides a new challenge to Tomasz, who must adjust to much taller and harder punching opponents than he faced in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “It should be interesting and exciting to see how Adamek handles a much bigger man.”
The Undercard
6 Rounds – Junior Welterweights
Jeremy Bryan, Paterson, NJ – (13-1, 6 KO’s) vs. Daniel Mitchell, Pittsburgh, PA – (5-1-1, 2 KO’s)
8 Rounds – Welterweights
Sadam Ali, Brooklyn, NY – (8-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Lenin Arroyo, San Jose, Costa Rica – (20-12-1, 4 KO’s)
10 Rounds – Junior Middleweights
Joel Julio, Monteria, Colombia – (35-4, 31 KO’s) vs.Jamaal Davis, Philadelphia, PA – (12-6, 6 KO’s)
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Information courtesy of Main Events and Ziggy Promotions
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“THE BIG CHALLENGE”
Tomasz Adamek vs. Michael Grant
The Broadcast Will Begin at 6 P.M. PT 9 P.M. ET on Pay-Per-View
12 Rounds – IBF International/NABO Heavyweight Championship
On Saturday, August 21st - Tomasz Adamek vs Michael Grant: The Big Challenge takes place. Two-time light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion Tomasz "Goral" Adamek(41-1, 27 KO) squares off against the formerheavyweight contender
Micheal "Big" Grant(46-3, 34 KO).
The IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion, returns to Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, August 21st when he takes on Michael Grant as part of the acclaimed “Brick City Boxing Series.” Both titles are on the line. A native of Gilowice, Poland, now fighting out of Jersey City, Adamek has drawn record crowds to Newark’s world class venue during the past year and a half. He returns in August following a successful trip to Ontario, California, where he outclassed highly rated Chris Arreola in front of Arreola’s hometown fans..
Standing a full 6’7” with a wingspan of 86”, Grant (46-3, 34 KO's) is, by far, the biggest opponent Adamek (41-1, 27 KO’s) has ever faced as he continues his quest to add the World Heavyweight Championship to his World Light Heavyweight and World Cruiserweight titles. A former IBC/NABF champ, Grant has been on an 8 bout winning streak since 2003 when he was bested by then undefeated Dominick Guinn. In his last bout on May 7th, Grant scored a first round TKO against Kevin Burnett.
Adamek, who is trained by Roger Bloodworth and Ronnie Shields, has made it clear that he intends to move up when he is ready to face reigning World Heavyweight Champions David Haye and Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. As the Klitschko brothers both stand over 6’7”, Adamek and his trainers are particularly interested in taking on an opponent of Grant’s stature.
Adamek explained, “This fight makes so much sense for me. Michael Grant is a very big heavyweight. This fight will prepare me to fight Haye or Klitschko. First though, I have to beat Grant and I do not take him lightly. I was pleased with the results of my training camp for the Arreola fight, so for Grant we will follow the same hard regimen but also work on skills that will keep him guessing.”
"I would like to thank Main Events and their staff for their professionalism and the opportunity to face one of the best heavyweights in the division, Tomasz has proven he is a true heavyweight and a force in the division. I realize this is a great opportunity for me and my team and I will be coming to win this fight on August 21st." stated Grant.
“Every time Tomasz Adamek comes to fight at Prudential Arena it feels like a big party,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “The atmosphere is electric and the crowd gets bigger and bigger every time. We expect a capacity audience to turn out again, for the fun. Michael Grant provides a new challenge to Tomasz, who must adjust to much taller and harder punching opponents that he faced in the Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions,” she added. “It should be interesting and exciting to see how Adamek handles a much bigger man.”
After beating Chris Arreola in a slugfest in his last outing, Adamek had hoped to get a title shot against David Haye or either of the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir or Vitali.
When those fell through, Adamek agreed to fight Grant, who has won his last eight fights.
Adamek (41-1, 27 KOs) is a popular draw in New Jersey because of the large Polish community. It will be his second fight since joining up with trainers Roger Bloodworth and Ronnie Shields.
“This fight makes so much sense for me,” Adamek said. “Michael Grant is a very big heavyweight. This fight will prepare me to fight Haye or Klitschko. First though, I have to beat Grant and I do not take him lightly. I was pleased with the results of my training camp for the Arreola fight, so for Grant we will follow the same hard regimen but also work on skills that will keep him guessing.”
The 6-foot-7 Grant will be the biggest opponent Adamek has faced. Grant scored a first-round knockout against Kevin Burnett on May 7 in his last fight.
The Klitschko brothers are both as tall as Grant.
“Michael Grant provides a new challenge to Tomasz, who must adjust to much taller and harder punching opponents than he faced in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “It should be interesting and exciting to see how Adamek handles a much bigger man.”
The Undercard
6 Rounds – Junior Welterweights
Jeremy Bryan, Paterson, NJ – (13-1, 6 KO’s) vs. Daniel Mitchell, Pittsburgh, PA – (5-1-1, 2 KO’s)
8 Rounds – Welterweights
Sadam Ali, Brooklyn, NY – (8-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Lenin Arroyo, San Jose, Costa Rica – (20-12-1, 4 KO’s)
10 Rounds – Junior Middleweights
Joel Julio, Monteria, Colombia – (35-4, 31 KO’s) vs.Jamaal Davis, Philadelphia, PA – (12-6, 6 KO’s)
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Information courtesy of Main Events and Ziggy Promotions