Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Tomasz Adamek v. Johnathon Banks
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 8:11 AM EST
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PrintTonight's fights start at 11pm ET on Showtime's Shobox. This is a legitimate world championship fight, plus what promises to be an exciting IBF middleweight title eliminator on the undercard. And this is all just whetting the appetite in anticipation of tomorrow's lightweight championship showdown.
Join us tonight!
| TOMASZ ADAMEK World Cruiserweight Champion (200) IBF/IBO Titlist |
JOHNATHON BANKS |
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| 36-1 | Record | 20-0 |
| 24 | KO | 14 |
| Jersey City, NJ (Gilowice, Poland) | Hometown | Detroit, MI |
| 32 | Age | 26 |
| 6'1 1/2" | Height | 6'3" |
| 75" | Reach | ?? |
| Steve Cunningham (SD-12) O'Neil Bell (TKO-8) Paul Briggs (MD-12, MD-12) |
Notable Wins | Vincenzo Rossitto (MD-12) Eliseo Castillo (KO-4) |
| Chad Dawson (UD-12) | Notable Losses | |
| GIOVANNI LORENZO | DIONISIO MIRANDA | |
| 26-1 | Record | 19-3-2 |
| 18 | KO | 17 |
| Jeringa, Dominican Republic | Hometown | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| 28 | Age | 26 |
| 6'0" | Height | 6'1" |
| 75" | Reach | ?? |
| Notable Wins | Sebastien Demers (SD-10) | |
| Raul Marquez (UD-12) | Notable Losses | Peter Quillin (UD-10) Hector David Saldivia (KO-7) Oney Valdez (TKO-3) |
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Anyone gonna be on here for the Glen Johnson fight? Not that the result isn’t a foregone conclusion. I’m glad the old man at least stays busy between his bigger fights.
BTW, whatever happened to the title eliminator he was supposed to fight? Is he still Diaconu’s mandatory?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I'm watching
I was gonna do Johnson-Judah and I wanted to see Danny O’Connor but if Johnson-Judah ran over I didn’t want to abandon that for Lorenzo-Miranda.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Boxing Noob
so yeah folks i’m pretty much a boxing noob when it comes to non-hbo fighters/fights so i was hoping that you guys can lead me to some great tomasz adamek fights other than last years fight with steve cunningham. looking forward to the RBR tonight though while mixing in some killzone 2
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions
Both Adamek-Briggs fights were excellent
Adamek-Bell was also good, albeit one-sided.
Adamek-Dawson was a bit more so-so – he looked like he didn’t know how to pull the trigger against a lefty.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Completely O/T
I know this is like three years ago, but I heard the song Chacarron for the first time yesterday and now I can’t get the damn thing out of my head. Maybe the worst song ever.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Um… well http://www.justin.tv/sportinwood2 usually has a steam… but I didn’t tell you that…
Hope you feel better nonetheless..
Man, Antwone Smith is putting it on Norberto Gonzalez. Gonzalez is cut bad and has been down.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Fun fight
I’ve been flipping back and forth between FNF and Dollhouse — but the latter is over, and I can concentrate on this
how was that dollhouse episode? 2nd episode was much better than the first, but i fear it’ll be canceled soon
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like Gonzalez's handlers underestimated how much a young fighter can improve
Vogt early, Vogt often.
yeah
He’s getting busted up out there. Good fight, though.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
one of their strongest
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
lol at the punch track
And Teddy has Gonzalez up on the cards. I only came in a couple rounds ago, but Smith has clearly won each round since I joined.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
it bears repeating again
Teddy has been God awful this season.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
I don't get it how some people score for arm punches that miss
I don’t think I saw Gonzalez put his weight behind a single punch in the last three rounds.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Smith wins by UD
Good for the judges.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Good Fight Between Gonzalez-Smith
I had it a draw but Smith winning, I have no problem with that. Looking forward to seeing these two in the future.
Cotto vs Clottey possible for June 13
How you fellas feel about it?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions
good fight
Won’t happen.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Arum has to give Clottey a big fight EVENTUALLY
And I personally don’t think that one would be close. Maybe for the first 6 rounds, then Cotto takes over.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
woo!
Teddy repping the O’s. Even though he’s probably a Yankees fan. Nvm, fuck you Teddy.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
I cannot believe these two are actually using a “pitcher-catcher” analogy.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
I don't understand how Johnson doesn't get network interest
He seems to be a bigger draw than Tarver, and he’s a much more exciting fighter, yet HBO and Showtime are all over Tarver’s knob…
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I don't think it's that actually
Tarver can talk and does it a lot. Johnson is just a fighter for the most part. He’s outspoken, but not charismatic.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
^ this
he pretty much said it himself. he’s a hard worker and thats it, and he knows it.
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
the showtime card hasn’t happened yet? don’t think i’ve seen a fight night start later than 9:30 before
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
11 is regular for the “special” Shobox cards like this that we usually cover. The Arce-Concepcion fight in Mexico last September technically started in the wee hours. That ruled.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
no I know
I was just saying our Fight Night coverage. What time did that card start ET? Like 1 or 2am?
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
that is some awesome shit. nothing like watching live boxing after midnight
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
not really out east
In Michigan, and like an hour from Chicago. If I travel 30 minutes south to Indiana I’m in a new time zone.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
just my favorite team
Other teams: Detroit Lions, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Blackhawks, Michigan football and men’s basketball
My family didn’t have any sports fans, really. I am an alien to them.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
big mom, I guess
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
no
That was a perfect shot he never saw.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
It's really a shame Johnson didn't change his style until late in his career
Vogt early, Vogt often.
great shots by johnson this round, taking his time.
by the way has anyone heard anything on the box azteca front?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions
lotta stars
Jermain Taylor, Nate…
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Wow
They just said on ESPN that Jameel Mcline signed to fight Chris Arreola
oh boy
Arreola v. slug, part 20
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
If he doesn't move his head coming in, he could very well get caught
I still think Arreola wins, but his bad habits will bite him in the butt
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Yeah, but Peter just stands there
Arreola moves decent for a fatass, just he doesn’t move his head when he comes in. He’s not a stationary target like Peter though.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Johnson/Hopkins
THAT would be a rematch from way back. Hopkins is the only guy ever to stop Johnson — back in 1997
Jermaine:
“well Froch was talkin a lot, well now its time to shut him up”
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions
by far the worst interview i’ve seen
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
great round
Talking to Jermain Taylor, now talking to JT about Margarito, nobody paying attention to the fight.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Anyone else think fighting Judah is 'practice' for a possible Dawson rematch?
Another lanky southpaw…
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Judah keeps turning the wrong way
Johnson has had some trouble when he moves counterclockwise, but he keeps committing the cardinal sin of crossing his foot over even when it’s on the outside
Vogt early, Vogt often.
judah’s showboating is almost as annoying as calzaghe’s
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions
at least he’s not doing that shaking thing.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
are the showtime guys done explaining why its a great card and highlighting future fights?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions
oh i thought you guys meant 10 eastern
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Judah got hurt at the end there
Threw back enough to get to the end of the round, but one more solid punch and he would have been down
Vogt early, Vogt often.
i personally think that the “think with your dipstick” commercial is among the worst on tv right now
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions
Shobox is on
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
bhop calling out tomasz adamek
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions
Probably not
But it wouldn’t matter. Hopkins could fight at 176 and still school him. Horrible horrible style matchup for Adamek, and Hopkins has too good of a chin and movement for Adamek to KO him.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Agreed. I’m a big Adamek fan, but this is definitely not the fight for him.
by Matt Miller on Feb 27, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
I think Adamek has one punch knockout power. All it takes is one punch and Hopkins has to get old one of these days.
a lot of people have lost a lot of money expecting BHop to get old.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think he has one-punch power at all. Certainly not against Hopkins. I’m with Brick; Hopkins could fight at 175 pounds and still beat Adamek.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
I've seen both
It’s a toss-up fight. It depends whose chin lasts I think. Miranda’s been knocked out before.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
is it a rule that all fights in colombia have to end by knockout?
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty much
Columbia makes punchers. They aren’t big on technical boxing there.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
you don't decision off the island
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
If only Colombia was an island
And if only Colombia was spelled Columbia, like I spelled it before.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
details
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
I expect Lorenzo to start strong and Miranda to close the gap and pass him late in the fight
Miranda’s the bigger puncher IMO
Vogt early, Vogt often.
that’s what i was thinking— reminds me of Pride FC.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Lorenzo-Miranda R1
Jab from Lorenzo. Both look like they’re waiting for that first opening to put a charge into one. Tentative first half of the round. Lorenzo misses an uppercut. What an insanely quiet crowd. Can I score this one 7-7?
Miranda misses a lead right, Lorenzo lands a combo. Farhood just let out the most bored, “Yeah” that I’ve heard in a while.
Lorenzo 10-9
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
10-9 Lorenzo
I counted five total punches landed that round. Very ugly stuff.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Lorenzo-Miranda R2
They keep saying “probing.” That’s never a good sign. Miranda looking for super wild haymakers, then doesn’t actually commit to them. Miranda caught with a glancing uppercut. Miranda misses another big right. This round is slightly more exciting than the first. Like Nick Charles I can’t fault Lorenzo for this. I don’t like it though.
Lorenzo bulling Miranda now. He’s so much thicker than Miranda. Miranda on his bike, then gets popped with a right hand. Well Lorenzo just found his in. Bull him, back him down, start firing. BIG right from Miranda, OH SHIT LORENZO FIRES BACK WITH A MASSIVE RIGHT OF HIS OWN! There’s no way he gets up. Goodnight!
Giovanni Lorenzo KO-2
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
yeah i should have guessed an earlier round.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
one punch shit chin
But yeah Lorenzo has real power.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
jesus i just barely finished watching a killzone 2 review and bam, fight’s over. oh well
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions
Oh calm down, Nick. “It was really beautiful the way Lorenzo took his time…” It was smart and it surely worked out perfectly, but it was hardly the height of sophisticated boxing.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Arthur Abraham is going to roll him. And apparently according to Nick “everyone in the middleweight division is chasing Abraham.” It’s like he thinks we will also ignore truth for convenience.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Can't Showtime just give up on MMA already?
Their matches suck and I’d rather they put the money into one or two more big boxing matches.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
there's been some good stuff
Where else can I see Cung Le? I can live without Frank Shamrock-Nick Diaz though.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
strikeforce is really a pretty great organization. agreed re: diaz/shamrock though.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
It’s so awkward and unnatural.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
I changed the channel
Did Johnson get the decision?
yeah
99-89, 99-90, 99-90
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Gary Shaw looks like he ate Holt
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Poles are some of the loudest fans I’ve heard.
by Matt Miller on Feb 27, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Adamek has done a superb job building local fan bases. His Polish fans were equally fervent in Chicago when I saw him on the Barrett/Valuev undercard.
Chicago loves their Poles
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
i think it’s just that adamek has done a superb job of being polish.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
fajitas dominate
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Feb 27, 2009 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
they do that with so many guys
I have no idea how some peoples’ names are pronounced because I’ve heard so many different things. Uh-DAH-mek. ADD-a-mek.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
for all I know
“Banks” is pronounced “Bahnks,” like how Martin Short said Steve Martin’s last name in Father of the Bride.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
With the reception Banks is getting
you’d think he rapes old ladies.
Sounds like the Iron Sheik walking to the ring.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
FAHK YEW
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
if I look away
Joe Antonacci sounds like Adam Carrolla at moments.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Whatever happened to the guy with the huge schnozz and the crazy dreadlocks?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I don't want to know
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
he was profiled in a piece by thomas hauser a couple weeks ago.
by boxingstudent on Feb 27, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
Banks' reach is 76" by Showtime's numbers
Inch over Adamek.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
sold the F out
Don’t know the capacity there.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the stadium hosts the NJ Devils
Although a big chunk of it was closed off. I’ll guess about 13k.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Adamek-Banks R1
Banks sticking a lame jab in with his left hand low. Very, very low. Right by Adamek, great counter shot by Banks and Adamek is driven backwards. Banks slaps a left hook, it glancingly lands. So far Banks looks a little tight but not too bad. There’s no doubt he still has nerves he’s battling. This is by far his biggest fight.
Right by Adamek, and he starts chopping away but missing in the final ten seconds. Right lands again. Good first round for Banks, though; he controlled most of it and landed the best punch of a tactical round.
Banks 10-9
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
SPIT BUCKET!
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
10-9 Banks
But Adamek almost steals it at the end, just because both fighters were so inactive the rest of the round.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
it's Farhood
I wouldn’t call it huge, but I think he won it close.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh
Usually Adamek’s strong point is his combo punching, and he just keeps throwing one punch at a time. This is really frustrating to watch.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Adamek-Banks R2
Nice right early from Banks. He looks like he just might want to do more. He lands the right again. Boy, he’s doing that more or less at will. Banks still holding his left super low at range. Banks with a quick jab. Adamek to the body. Banks to the body.
They really are stepping on each others’ toes a ton. Adamek with a couple easy pecking shots. Banks shoots that right again. Jab lands for Banks. Slow pace for both, but no clinching and it’s not lazy. Right hand from Adamek. Not enough to steal the round.
Banks 10-9
Banks 20-18
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Steve Cunningham in the house
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Steve Cunningham: World's Nicest Man
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Adamek-Banks R3
Adamek’s corner advice is basically, “Don’t worry, Banks will change.” ???
Banks keeps landing these jabs that seem to be hitting Adamek’s reset button over and over. Adamek is just following Banks around the ring. Adamek with some nice jabs of his own. Adamek with some nice stuff on the ropes, lands a decent right and Banks gets out of there. Good idea to not trade. Banks throws a heavy right and misses. Banks drills him again, but now Adamek is winging shots. Another close round, winnable with 20 seconds to go.
Right from Adamek. Banks is giving Adamek a lot of trouble without much effort. Tomasz ekes this one out.
Adamek 10-9
Banks 29-28
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
Adamek-Banks R4
Adamek pressuring a lot more this round, and Banks is starting to clinch him up now. He seems uncomfortable with the pace accelerating at all. Banks throwing HUGE rights and missing. Adamek might be getting in his head. Banks biting on feints, letting himself get walked around the ring, doesn’t seem offensively focused.
Left hook Banks, Adamek is rocked! And now Adamek clinches up. Woof. This one feels like it could pop off. Hard right by Banks goes a little too far and wide. Adamek has now backed down. Right by Adamek, Banks felt that.
Banks 10-9
Banks 39-37
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
it's not just you
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. The interpretation in the corner of Adamek is just simply awesome. [/sarcasm]
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
interpetors are always wonderful
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 27, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
It’s even better when you can understand what the corner man is telling the fighter but the interpretor gets it wrong.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 28, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
What is up with Farhood and his rapturous praise of everything Banks does? You guys seeing this too?
Banks round on the strength of his one big punch
Other than that, I thought Adamek mostly landed the more effective punches. Adamek needs to get inside more. Like almost every Steward fighter, Banks seems to have trouble on the inside.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Adamek-Banks R5
Jab from Banks. Adamek with a combo inside, going to the body a little. When he pressures he gets Banks off his game. It’s that simple. But he also got smoked by a left hook last round by pressuring, so maybe he’s weary of going too hard. Adamek with a looping right that catches Banks a little bit, and Banks clinches up.
Crowd comes alive with 40 seconds left. Banks gets him with another right. Adamek moving a little more when he starts throwing, looking to go more than one at a time.
Adamek 10-9
Banks 48-47
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
No mercy
“You got 5… PUT YOUR MOUTHPIECE BACK IN … you have five minutes”
Adamek-Banks R6
Banks is wilting just a bit. Not “wilting” really but not doing what he was earlier. Adamek’s aggression — which isn’t great but is there — is winning the fight now. Banks hit low and takes a moment.
A minute left in the round. BIG right by Adamek. Banks is falling out of this fight. Double left hook by Adamek. He’s pulling ahead in momentum.
Adamek 10-9
57-57
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
banks wasn’t expecting bodyshots at this point.
by boxingstudent on Feb 28, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Big round for Adamek
His footwork is much better now, and he seems to have figured out the way to get to him is with big steps and not little ones. Also, he’s going for the body a bit more, which helps.
Banks 58-57
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Banks looks like he’s going through an adrenaline dump. He doesn’t have that pop that he did in the first four rounds.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
He's not moving his head enough
All that head movement was throwing Adamek off and making him tentative.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Adamek-Banks R7
Adamek is really turning it up now with some hooks to the body and a lot of effective aggression. He’s taking control. Banks is taking shot after shot and has stopped punching. Both hands are going low now. Adamek unloading in the corner. The fight is now firmly his to lose.
Adamek 10-9
Adamek 67-66
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
“Don’t fight him.”
Translator = Awesome.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
lol
Pretty sure they mean don’t brawl. Adamek has a tendency to let that happen, and if it does, Banks is the guy with more power.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Even if my Polish is rusty, I’m sure the corner man told Adamek to not chase Banks.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 28, 2009 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
Adamek's corner...
Polish geniuses? Banks has actually changed how he’s fighting.
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Adamek-Banks R8
Right hand by Banks and Adamek backs down. Banks is smelling something. RIGHT HAND ADAMEK, DOWN GOES BANKS! He’s hurt. Right to the temple. Adamek charging again! Banks is hurt, Banks down again, AND IT’S OVER!
Tomasz Adamek TKO-8
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
!!!
Nicely done. One more round and I would have gotten it.
Or when the other guy is completely gassed.
Still, TRANSLATOR = AWESOME.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 28, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
jesus
Slo-mo shows that finishing sequence as quite brutal indeed.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
he was totally out after the first knockdown. cotton should have stopped it then and there.
by boxingstudent on Feb 28, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
Absolutely
Banks had no idea where the hell he was at the end of the first count
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Seriously. Banks was out on his feet after the knockdown, all he could do was watch Adamek come at him.
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by Chris Nelson on Feb 28, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
Another thing I like about Adamek is his activity. How long has it been since his last title defense? Three months? We need more fighters like that.
first defense
But yeah two months since he won it. He got back out there. I expect him back in May or June.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 28, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
Didn’t he win the IBF from Cunningham though?
by Matt Miller on Feb 28, 2009 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah two months ago. First defense.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 28, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Just boxrec’d it. I had the order of his fights mixed up. Thought Gomez was in between.
My memory seems to be suffering from the percocets at the moment.
by Matt Miller on Feb 28, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
Not much else to do in this hospital room. I should’ve had my girlfriend sneak me in a bottle.
by Matt Miller on Feb 28, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
He usually fights 4 times a year
DK lets his other people schedule in-between fights, which helps.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
maybe it was a joke that didn’t come across through the translator?
by boxingstudent on Feb 28, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
woohoo got my 8th round ko pick in the adamek fight … it was a pretty brutal finish. adamek has some heavy hands no doubt … even squared up those punches looked extremely heavy.
i guess ya coulda called it at the first knockdown, gotta watch it again. but i think the ref allowing it to continue was an ok call.
jmm ftw 2morrow!
Banks was in the fight until then. The referee was right to let Banks go out in a blaze of glory.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by Scott Christ on Feb 28, 2009 5:55 AM EST up reply actions
It was borderline to me
Banks looked like he had no idea he was in a boxing ring when they restarted. If the fighter is defenseless after 10, he’s as good as knocked out.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
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