Live Coverage from Newark by Gary Purfield Tomasz Adamek took care of business by defeating the much larger but less skilled Kevin McBride by wide unanimous decision Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Adamek 44-1 (28 KO) who won by scores of 120-108, 119-108, and 119-108 now has a date in September to challenge Vitali Klitschko for his WBC heavyweight … [Read more...] about Tune Ups Done: Adamek takes down McBride and will Fight Klitschko for Title
The Big Tune-Up: Adamek vs. McBride Breakdown and Preview
By Gary Purfield Fighters:Tomasz “Goral” Adamek 43-1 (28 KO) from Poland and now residing in Jersey City, NJ and Kevin “the Clones Colossus” McBride 35-8-1 (29 KO) from Ireland now living in Brockton, MA … [Read more...] about The Big Tune-Up: Adamek vs. McBride Breakdown and Preview
Rematch is a Repeat: Segura Again Overwhelms Calderon
By Gary Purfield The first fight between Giovanni Segura and Ivan Calderon was a thrilling eight round slugfest that resulted in the Ring Magazine’s fight of the year. The second time around will not be considered for the same distinction. The only similarity was the result as the bigger and stronger Segura was able to overwhelm the boxer Calderon to a stoppage. … [Read more...] about Rematch is a Repeat: Segura Again Overwhelms Calderon
Sergei Liakhovich Interview: On the Road Back to the Heavyweight Title
By Gary Purfield Sergei Liakhovich reached the top of boxing’s glamour division in 2006 when he defeated Lamon Brewster to win the WBO heavyweight title. Following the career high point Liakhovich was unable to retain his title and stay on top. In his next fight Sergei would lose the title in the last second of the twelfth round to Shannon Briggs by TKO in a fight that he … [Read more...] about Sergei Liakhovich Interview: On the Road Back to the Heavyweight Title
Kennedy takes the Battle of the Bridge
Live Coverage by Gary Purfield In a local showdown of unbeaten prospects Teon Kennedy of Philadelphia and Jorge Diaz of New Brunswick New Jersey met in a junior feather weight showdown that could catapult the winner into a possible title fight. While the fight was not included in the HBO broadcast both fighters had strong crowd support and the excitement the bout generated … [Read more...] about Kennedy takes the Battle of the Bridge
Gamboa Lights Up Solis and Atlantic City
Live Coverage by Gary Purfield Yuriorkis Gamboa had the capacity crowd at Boardwalk Hall on their feet for the majority of his short four round outing with his speed, power, and electric style. Gamboa took on veteran Jorge Solis in the main event of HBO’s Boxing After Dark. … [Read more...] about Gamboa Lights Up Solis and Atlantic City
Adamek Open Workout (Photos)
By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions held an open workout for media Thursday for Tomasz Adamek as he prepares for his date with Kevin McBride on April 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ. The event was held at the Fernwood Resort in Bushkill PA the spot of his current training camp. The Poconos in Pennsylvania provides a quiet spot that many fighters have used for … [Read more...] about Adamek Open Workout (Photos)
Liakhovich looks to get back on top with Main Events
By Gary Purfield In 2006 Belarus native Sergei Liakhovich defeated Lamon Brewster to win the WBO heavyweight title. Liakhovich was a heavily touted contender following an outstanding amateur career that included representing his home country in the 1996 Olympics and winning a bronze medal in the 1997 World Championships. … [Read more...] about Liakhovich looks to get back on top with Main Events
Gary’s Monday Morning Trainer 3/21/11
The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on Klitschko-Solis, Bute-Magee, and other various topics. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Monday Morning Trainer 3/21/11
Heavy Attention on Adamek
By Gary Purfield This past Saturday another challenger to the Klitshko throne fell short when Odlanier Solis could not continue at the end of the first round against the older brother Vitali. So now the attention will turn to former light heavyweight and former cruiserweight champion turned heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek. … [Read more...] about Heavy Attention on Adamek
Lucian Bute Continues Rolling with Another KO
By Gary Purfield In front of another huge crowd of 12, 219 at the Belle Center in Montreal Canada Lucian Bute continued steam rolling every super middleweight he could find outside of the super six tournament. Bute scored a tenth round TKO of challenger Brian Magee when he landed his trademark left uppercut to the head ending the fight at two minutes and four seconds of the … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute Continues Rolling with Another KO
Vitali Klitschko Remains Champ on Bizarre 1st Round Ending
By Gary Purfield Three minutes into round one it was over. Not from a punch of any kind but an odd event even for a boxing match. Odlanier Solis’s opportunity to become the first Cuban heavyweight champion came to an abrupt end when his right leg apparently gave out on him. Vitali Klitschko was advancing towards Solis when he seemed to bend low and fell onto his back. … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko Remains Champ on Bizarre 1st Round Ending
Gary’s Sweet Pea Judah Monday Morning Trainer 3/7/11
The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on the Judah victory (sorry nothing else, this is the only fight/card I caught this weekend but I have a lot to say on the fight and surrounding topics) and some press conference highlights. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Sweet Pea Judah Monday Morning Trainer 3/7/11
Sweet and Super Ringside Coverage of Zab Judah’s KO Win
By Gary Purfield The merger between Zab “Super” Judah and former champion now trainer “Sweet Pea” Pernell Whitaker is off to a world title start. Judah punched and moved with all his usual speed and flare but added on was a defensive slickness. For the most part his weaving, circling and head movement kept him from being hit. It also lead to great counter punching … [Read more...] about Sweet and Super Ringside Coverage of Zab Judah’s KO Win
Judah-Mabuza Ready to Rumble: Final Press Conference Coverage
By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions hosted the final press conference at Brick City Bar and Grill in Newark, NJ on Wednesday in preparation for the IBF Jr. Welterweight title fight between former champ Zab Judah and Kaizer Mabuza this Saturday. … [Read more...] about Judah-Mabuza Ready to Rumble: Final Press Conference Coverage