Arreola-Adamek in April?
by Scott Christ on Dec 23, 2009 12:13 PM EST
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Word out of Poland is that HBO is interested in an April fight between heavyweight contenders Cristobal Arreola and Tomasz Adamek, which would match two of the division's most plainly exciting and interesting fighters in a potential war.
Adamek is set to face American fringe contender Jason Estrada on February 6 in Newark, and would have to get out of that fight with a win, and healthy enough to fight again in less than three months' time. The target date for Arreola-Adamek would be April 24.
Adamek's promoter thinks the time won't be a problem, and that it'll come down to money.
Arreola (28-1, 25 KO) lost in September to Vitali Klitschko, but rebounded in December with a win over overmatched Brian Minto. Adamek (39-1, 27 KO) is really even smaller in frame than Minto is, but is a far more polished boxer, probably stronger, and even though he's inexperienced as a heavyweight (just one fight) is a far bigger threat than the gutsy Minto ever was going to be, though Minto did his best and put on a hell of a show.
Arreola-Adamek could be a terrific fight, and it makes plenty of sense. For the time being, the title shots look tied up. Vitali Klitschko is looking to fight Nikolai Valuev, reportedly. David Haye has a mandatory date in March or April with John Ruiz. Wladimir Klitschko is tentatively set to face Eddie Chambers on March 20, and then will have a long overdue mandatory with Alexander Povetkin. Meanwhile, Arreola and Adamek are on the just outside looking in, attractive, money-drawing opponents with TV-friendly styles.
It's just talk for now and nothing more, but I think I speak for pretty much everyone when I say count me in. It's a good fight in basically every way.
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This would be a fun fight if it happens
Adamek would get his chin checked, for sure.
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Cunningham wobbled em at times, so I wouldn’t be surprised. If it does happen, I got Adamek by 10TKO though.
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Dawson knocked him down as well
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Although that was on a body shot, IIRC
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I that was also what 30 pounds ago. He was boiling to make LHW as well.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
That is very true
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That's a bold one
Do you really think Adamek’s that chinny?
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 24, 2009 5:51 AM EST up reply actions
combo of that + arreola is infinitely better than the foul pole. this will be an absolute war though
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 24, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
We're on opposite sides on this one
I have a feeling Adamek would dominate in surprising fashion. I mean, really kick Arreola’s ass, more convincingly than Vitali.
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Weird timing. Last night I started penning a fanpost that was arguing that the problem with the heavyweights is not the Klitschkos, the talent due to athletes playing other sports, or the fitness of the current stock. These are the three common areas blamed. There is probably some truth to them, but there are enough good heavyweights right now to have an interesting division. They just don’t fight.
HBO supports a climate in where heavyweights can get one slightly above average win and sit and wait for their big Klitschko payday. If HBO started using its influence to match the contenders to the two headed crown, we’d actually have a good division. They’d improve as fighters after being tested, and they may even me motivated into getting into improved shape. Chambers is the only fighter who has followed this line of thinking in the division and exactly that has happened.
I start writing that and the next day HBO pushes for Adamek/Arreola. Are they spying on me? Now I don’t even know if I’ll bother finishing.
It's not really HBO
The Klitschko money doesn’t come from HBO, it mostly comes from Germany.
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Fun fight! Poland vs Mexico. Holy Moley!
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by The Midnight Rambler on Dec 23, 2009 2:37 PM EST reply actions
I don’t know. I definitely think Adamek is the better fighter PFP. But Arreola is skilled enough to hit him at least a few times in this fight and I don’t know if Adamek will be able to take those punches from such a big man. It’s not that Adamek has a bad chin, but Arreola has above-average heavyweight power and Adamek isn’t really a heavyweight.
Don’t forget Arreola has been down as well. Bottom line is this is a great matchup for us fans. I give props (and a Luby’s cafeteria $50 coupon) to Arreola and also to Adamek for making this fight. Let’s hope it comes off.
Cris wants to know if they have beer at Luby's
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Minto hit Arrelo was some serious shots
if he could get shots through, and top 10 fighter like Adamek could do some serious damage. I would say for Arreola to compete with Adamek he would have to come in around 230-235 – he can’t fight him at 261 thats for sure.
Adamek better; Arreola MUCH bigger....
Adamek is the more skilled fighter, but Arreola is huge and powerful with a set of whiskers….. Arreola won’t fold up like a lawn chair in the manner of an ancient Andy Golota….. This could be a good fight……… Is HBO or Showtime paying attention???
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Word out of Poland is that HBO is interested
"Honey i forgot to duck" - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Dec 24, 2009 5:51 AM EST up reply actions
so even though pacquiao demolished the whole “bigger = better” cliche, i’m still going with the MUCH bigger dude arreola. sure he’s a fatass, but he’s a fatass that can punch with all of his 300 lbs
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 24, 2009 3:24 AM EST reply actions
Update
Per Goosen, there have been discussions, but the fight is “not remotely close.”
http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=24308
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I'd rather see Tua/Arreola anyway.....
WAR TUA!!!!!!
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