Adamek to fight on April 16th, possibly against Samuel Peter
December 21st, 2010
By Dan Ambrose: Former two-division world champion Tomasz Adamek (43-1, 28 KO’s) plans on fighting next on April 16th in his home country of Poland in Spodek, Katowice, according to news from fightnews.com. Adamek is currently ranked #1 World Boxing Organization, #3 IBF, # WBC, #10 IBF, and is hoping to get a title shot against one of the Klitschko brothers in two more fights.
Peter’s manager Ivaylo Gotzev is interested in making the fight with Adamek, so it’s going to be interesting to see if they’ll actually fight Peter. This would be a huge step up for Adamek in terms of facing someone with big power, as Adamek’s previous fights at heavyweight have come against Jason Estrada, Chris Arreola, Michael Grant and Vinny Maddalone. Arreola injured his left hand early in the fight but was still able to stagger Adamek with punches on several occasions.
Adamek was able to stay on his feet and win by a 12 round majority decision. Next, Adamek defeated 38-year-old 2nd tier heavyweight Grant, and yet was staggered in that fight as well despite Grant throwing very few punches during the 12 rounds of action. Grant threw next to nothing but still had Adamek shook up at the end of the fight. In Adamek’s last fight, another 2nd tier heavyweight was selected for him in Maddalone. Adamek had no problems beating him, but Maddalone didn’t have the power to trouble him.
Peter can be out-boxed, as Wladimir, Eddie Chambers and Vitali Klitschko have shown in the past. However, he still punches with a lot of power and I could see him giving Adamek problems if he connects with one of his big shots. Given that Adamek appears to be going downwards in terms of picking out opponents, it’s doubtful that Peter will be selected for him. Peter may have been beaten by Wladimir recently, but he is still a very dangerous puncher and he’s a genuine 1st tier heavyweight. I see Adamek being put in with another 2nd tier heavyweight with zero power. They’re not going to want to risk Adamek getting destroyed before he takes on one of the Klitschko brothers and gets destroyed by one of them.
Adamek is a good heavyweight, but small, lacks power and gets shaken up when he gets hit with solid shots. Peter would be one punch away from knocking him cold the whole time he’s in there with Adamek. Since Adamek doesn’t have the size, the reach or the big power of the Klitschkos, I can’t see him being matched against Peter. I think Peter would knock him out based on the way Adamek has been hurt in the past by Arreola and Grant. Look for Adamek to be put in with another 2nd or 3rd tier heavyweight so he doesn’t get blasted out before his eventual fight with one of the Klitschkos. He’ll then be blasted out by one of them.
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Alberto Sosnowski would give a better fight to Adamek than Samuel at this point. I would venture to say that Sosnowski is the most avoided man in the Heavyweight division! Take that to the bank!
this is a fight either on their best day could win.adamek would probably be slightly favored for his great chin and faster hands.But peter gets in shape,and he could knock Tomas out for the first time.?
I think Adamek will have trouble against Peter this time because Samuel is going to put pressure on him all along the fight (not like Arreola or Grant…).
A difficult opponent for Goral who could end his career in this division.
You have to give Adamek credit for his work rate. He’s doing everything he should be doing to fight his way into becoming a real threat against the heavyweight champion.
Unfortunately, it’s probably not going to be enough. Odlanier Solis recently stepped away from a buffet just long enough to give his opinion of Adamek: “Small, very good cruiserweight who wants to fight real heavyweights” — which is pretty much exactly the case. Adamek has a lot of talent and skill, but he is at a huge disadvantage against even reasonably skilled big heavyweights. He has little chance against Wladimir.
this is a big mistake. samuel peter actually looked fast and powerful against vladimir, he was just outclassed. hes far better than anybody amadek has ever faced. amadeck needs to fight haye, a fight he may or may not win, but at least if he loses its for all the marbles. the k brothers would destroy him, but at least hes getting payday.
As a boxing fan, I would love to see this fight. As a businessman on Adamek’s side or as his promoter, this has got to be one of the dumbest moves in modern boxing history. what can possibly be gained by beating Peter, who may still be dangerous. with the fight in Poland, Adamek could probably shadowbox for 10 rounds and still draw 15-20,000 people. certainly there must be some French pastry out there or Adamek can find another European opponent.
Adamek knocked out by Peter. Yeah right. Staggered yes. Adamek will not be knocked out by Peter. Adamek always finds a way to come back from a heavy punch and out box his opponent. He may not be knocking people out like at cruiser and light heavy, but he is still winning. He has become a good boxer with a strong chin and good stamina. I hope he takes this fight. His stock can only go up when he defeats Peter, and he will. 12 round UD for sure. People question Adamek’s chin which I find ludicrous. Another heavyweight out there whom, like Adamek, came from crusier and who definitely has a suspect chin; David Haye. He may punch hard and quick, but if tagged, even by Adamek, he has a better chance of going down. Adamek will be beat Peter, good chance against Haye(as Haye is the same weight 217lbs, slightly taller), and lose against either the Klits. In the end, he deserves a shot at the title.
good fight would be danny green vs ademek
so hes not fightin rj
would be an intresting fight and a tough step up for adamek