New York, NY – For the seventh consecutive week, televised boxing surfaces with a multitude of action. This week, cards are being dealt out by every major outlet which covers the sport. Listed below is a look at all the “misunderstandings” that will transpire over the next few days.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The pride of Poland, top ten ranked heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KOs) throws hands against the “bar room” brawling style of Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24 KOs) over 12 rounds or less at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, live on PPV at 9 PM ET.
ADAMEK’S RUN AT HEAVYWEIGHT STILL NEEDS DEFINING FIGHT
Having beaten former cruiserweight (200) champions Steve Cunningham and O’Neil Bell, Adamek, to his credit, in the wake of his triumphs has called out the biggest names in his former weight class. Without being able to secure lucrative bouts against Bernard Hopkins or Roy Jones Jr., and by not landing a much desired rematch against his only loss to Chad Dawson (L UD 12), Adamek has moved up to the heavyweight ranks and has four bouts with four wins under his belt; a beat down win over a very faded Andrew Golota (w TKO 5), a less than stellar 12 round points decision win against Jason Estrada, a reluctantly listless 12 round victory on the score cards against fading former world title challenger Chris Arreola, and a close 12 round decision nod against former world challenger Michael Grant.
SORT OF A HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL
An eleven year veteran battling at the highest weight on the scale, Vinny Maddalone has been to war with descent opposition. Predominantly known as an action fighter and best known for his gutsy losing effort against ring legend Evander Holyfield (L TKO 3), where Vinny has lacked in talent, he has made up for in entertainment.
Note: I will be ringside for this event, so be sure to check back the following morning for ringside reports, interviews, and photography from my personal photographer.
Saturday, December 11th
WBA jr. welterweight (140) strap carrier Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KOs) squares off against rough customer Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KOs) in a proposed 12 rounds of throw down for the crown at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, live on HBO at 9:30 PM ET.
KHAN’S GOT POWER, BUT DOES HE HAVE GUTS?
Fresh off a pulverizing first round knockout win over rough thug Dmitrity Salita, Britain’s Amir Khan crosses the pond for a second time to defend his title. Prior to his recent triumphs, Khan won his first 18 bouts, whacking out 14. Going into his 19th professional bout against unbeaten contender Breidis Prescott, the buzz was high for Amir to rise to prominence. However, Amir got starched by a right hand from Prescott and lasted just 54 seconds in the bout. Since the embarrassment against Prescott, Amir has won five straight (2 KOs) and managed to pick up the WBA strap. Khan’s recent win streak is highlighted with victories over Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera (W TD 5) and Paulie Malignaggi (W UD 12).
MAIDANA IS THE GUY WHO EXPOSED THAT GUY
In a “fight of the year candidate” for 2009, devastating puncher Marcos Maidana made a name for himself when he forced young prospect Victor Ortiz into committing Boxing’s biggest crime: quitting (W TKO 6). Since, Maidana has continued his campaign of violence by knocking out William Gonzales (W KO 3), Victor Cayo (W KO 6) and managed to outpoint durable ring vet DeMarcus Corley (W UD 12).
CURTAIN RAISER LOOKS PROMISING
In attempt to salvage their careers, come backing jr. welterweights (140) Victor Ortiz (28-2-1, 22 KOs) and Lamont Peterson (28-1, 14 KOs) will fight a schedule 12 rounds.
Saturday, December 11th
SHOWTIME DELIVERS ANOTHER GROUND BREAKING TOURNEY!
Featuring four top 118-pound fighters battling it out in a two-round, single-elimination tournament to determine supremacy in their respective weight class; in another innovative concept from the “suits” at Showtime, the little guys hit the big time in the Bantamweight “Winner Takes All” Tournament.
BOXING IS ON FIRE!
Igniting the spark to an intriguing evening, extremely cagy two division champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (34-2, 37 KOs) battles unbeaten rising knock out punching combatant Abner Mares (19-0, 12 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round affair. In reprise to their scintillating 2009 scrap, current IBF champ Yonnhy Perez (24- 0, 14 KOs) wars against the man he took the title from; Joseph Agbeko (27-2, 22 KOs) in a proposed 12 round featured attraction from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington, live on Showtime at 9 PM ET.
Saturday, December 11th
Before his proposed February showdown against WBO kingpin Nonito Donaire, WBC bantamweight (118) belt holder Fernando Montiel (43-2-2, 33 KOs) meets journeymen Eduardo Garcia (21-5, 9 KOs) in a 12 round title “keep busy fight” from Mexico, live at 11 PM ET on Fox Sports Net.
Saturday, December 11th
IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) battles undefeated up and coming British young pug Dereck Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round title tilt from the SAP Arena, in Mannheim, Germany, live at 5 PM ET on ESPN 360.com.
John Signorella