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TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR JUDAH vs. CLARK Former Undisputed Welterweight and Junior Welterweight Champion Zab "Super" Judah (39-6, 27 KO's) of Brooklyn takes the next step in his quest to regain his Junior Welterweight Crown on Saturday, October 2nd, when he takes on Michael "Cold Blood" Clark (40-5-1, 18 KO's) of Columbus, Ohio at Newark's spectacular Prudential Center Arena. Tickets, priced at $53, $78, $103 and $200 go on sale today at "The Rock" Box Office and on Ticketmaster. A veteran of "The Contender" boxing series, Clark has been on a winning streak since his 2007 fight with top ten prospect, Mike Alvarado, was stopped due to a hand injury. In his most recent bout, Clark won a unanimous decision against Jason Pires in May. "Cold Blood" came to Judah's attention when he approached Judah's promoters and asked for the bout. "We contacted representatives of just about everyone among the top 20 junior welterweights in the US and abroad and offered them a fight with Zab" Promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. "They all turned us down. Michael Clark, on the other hand, called up and asked for the fight. You've got to admire and reward that kind of passion and confidence. Michael Clark is certain that he can beat Zab Judah and he wants to come to Newark and prove it." "I have all the respect in the world for Michael Clark because he is willing to come to the Prudential Center to face me," Judah, whose "Super Judah Promotions" is also co-promoter of the bout, said. "The top junior welterweights want no part of Zab Judah. We had a great night in Newark this summer and expect to give the fans an even greater night in October. Zab Judah is all the way back!" Over 4,000 motivated fans turned out at "The Rock" for Judah's return to the ring in July when Judah scored a spectacular knock out over a very game Jose Armando Santa Cruz. The show was an all-around success, as fans were entertained from top to bottom with a series of explosive undercard bouts leading up to the main event. "On Oct. 2nd at Prudential Center Clark will be Zab's second victim on the way to the top of the junior welterweight division," Bill Halkias of Super Judah Promotions, said. "Zab's TKO victory against Santa Cruz proves he hasn't lost a step. He has developed into a stronger, faster and smarter fighter. Michael Clark will learn first-hand what it's like to fight a great fighter who has become an even greater fighter," he added. "Zab will continue to make highlight reels with his crushing power and the fastest hands in boxing. He is determined to be the best and anyone in his way will learn that the hard way." An exciting slate of undercard bouts is also being planned for October 2nd. An announcement about those fights will be made shortly. The fight, promoted by Main Events and Super Judah Promotions, will take place on Saturday, October 2nd at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. Tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $203 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or www.Prucenter.com. | |
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| Brooklyn's Sadam Ali Trains & Throws Cyclones Ceremonial First Pitch Wednesday | |
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 A product of Brooklyn's tough Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, junior welterweight Sadam Ali will put his perfect 8-0 record on the line when he steps into the ring at Newark's Prudential Center for the third time on August 21st. In an eight-round welterweight bout, Ali (8-0, 4 KOs) will fight Costa Rica's, Lenin Arroyo (20-12-1, 4 KOs). This fight will be shown on the PPV telecast. | |
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 Sadam Ali looked great in his last fight, blowing out a walk-in styled, non-puncher in Julias Edmonds. This time he goes in with Arroyo, a 33-fight veteran who just a year ago, went the limit with hard-hitting, unbeaten, Mike Jones and then with James De La Rosa, also an unbeaten welterweight prospect. | |
 Ali, the first Arab-American boxer ever to represent Team USA at the Olympics, is an avid sports fan. This Wednesday, he will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Staten Island game at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th St, 7pm. The Cyclones are the single A affiliate of the New York Mets. | | |
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Sadam Ali's fight is on the undercard of "The Big Challenge", featuring Tomasz Adamek's defense of his IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Championship belts against Michael Grant. This "Brick City Boxing Series" event will take place August 21st at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, and is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with X-Cel Worldwide. Tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $253 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or visiting www.Prucenter.com
The fights are being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9PM EST / 6PM PST on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States and Viewer's Choice and Bell TV in Canada for a suggested retail price of only $29.95 To keep up to date visit the Main Events Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Totowa-NJ/Main-Events/76572871323?ref=ts&__a=16&ajaxpipe=1 and www.mainevents.com
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| Notes From Tomasz Adamek Training Camp 8/3/10 World Boxing and Fitness Center, Jersey City, NJ |
| Tomasz Adamek vs. Michael Grant IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Championship August 21, 2010 - Prudential Center, Newark, NJ | |
| Tomasz Adamek - "I am ready to fight! We are training hard 9 weeks, this week is 10. I am ready for a great fight, a tough fight." About training with Roger Bloodworth: "Every day I am a little better. He is a good teacher. I want to be heavyweight champion with him. He is teaching me more movement. More US style boxing. I am happy. I'm learning now, I'm preparing." "The style in Europe is more straight. Small movements. United States style is maybe more difficult and because of the movement it's difficult to catch someone. It's good for me because I can fight longer than a European fighter. I am strong." About rumors that David Haye turned down a 50/50 fight with Klitschko: "You know, if I'm proposed 50/50, I might sign a contract today!" "I love tough fights because people remember them for a long time. I want to be champion and I would like to fight great fights." When people watch you on August 21st what can fans expect?: " You know, I win! I'm a warrior. I'm going to win this fight and next fight, and next fight... I'm going to be champion. It's my dream. I've been two times champion, my dream is to be champion in three categories. First guy to do it." |
| Roger Bloodworth - "The difference between Toamsz Adamek now and Tomasz Adamek when he was training for Arreola is that he is in an environment where he is completely happy. It's relaxing, it's family, its hard training - tough boxing, its growth." Bloodworth added, "He loves his family, so I think he's a lot happier here. Basically it's everything he holds dear. When you add in all that he is learning and absorbing in camp, well that's a package that's hard to beat. That says a lot for a boxer's frame of mind. He's relaxed, confident; sure he's going to win. There is no fear in Tomasz. I like what I see. He's confident that he is going to win. I believe it!' "I think his technique is a lot better in this camp. We've had a little more time together so I think his technique has improved a lot. He's a terrific student. I think you have to grow into being a heavyweight and I think he's adjusted very well." "How do I see the fight going? I think it depends on what Grant brings to the fight. He can come in one of a couple ways. He can come in trying to move; he can come in trying to run over him; or he can just stand in the middle and try to pick him off. So one of those three scenarios will be played out on the 21st, and we have thoroughly prepared for each one of them. We're preparing for everything because you never know. I mean you can watch films of a guy, and of course I haven't seen any recent films of the guy, but anything can happen. He's a big guy, he's a formidable opponent. He's got a long reach, a good jab and a good right hand. Plus I know this fight means a lot to him so I expect him to be in great shape. That's what we have prepared Tomasz for. That's what Tomasz IS ready for. I expect a great fight." "Right now, we have been sparring about 6 rounds per session each time we spar. We're working with sparring partners that are both very much the stature of Grant. Size will not be a problem for Tomasz." |
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| Tomasz Adamek Shadow Boxing | Tomasz Adamek: Are you concerned about facing Grant the tallest fighter you have ever faced?: "My sparring partners are tall too. I don't feel a problem. With these guys I feel good in the ring. For me size is not a problem. Speed is power. Just like with Arreola and Andrew Golota. It's the same. I am quick, that is my advantage. Good left hand and every time I train I am stronger. I'll win this fight." |
The "Brick City Boxing Series" card will take place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, and is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with X-Cel Worldwide.
Tickets priced at $53, $78, and $253 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or www.Prucenter.com
The fight is being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9PM EST / 6PM PST on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States and Viewer's Choice and Bell TV in Canada for a suggested retail price of only $29.95
To keep up to date visit the Main Events Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Totowa-NJ/Main-Events/76572871323?ref=ts&__a=16&ajaxpipe=1
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| PHOTO CREDITS MUST BE GIVEN TO: MIKE GLADYSZ - MILLENIUM PHOTOS | | |
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| On 8/21 Card: Shem Pagan. Adam Kownacki, Tomasz Adamek, Sadam Ali, Jeremy Bryan |
Adamek - Grant Press Conference Recap A press conference for "The Big Challenge", title fight between Tomasz Adamek, the IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion, (41-1, 27 KO's) and Michael Grant, (46-3, 34 KO's) was held Tuesday at Global Boxing Gym in North Bergen, NJ. Michael Grant did not attend the press conference because he is training in Las Vegas, but was present via telephone. Nick Garone, Grant's manager, spoke for Michael Grant. "You are going to see that Michael Grant is prepared. He walks the walk, talks the talk as far as being a professional. He's been away from the spotlight for quite a long time and we believe that's a good thing. Michael is well preserved. He is 37 next week and in world heavyweights that's a good age, it's a seasoned age. August 21st will be a tremendous opportunity for us to be named on the short list of guys like Klitschko and Valuev." Garone added, "We have the utmost respect for Tomasz Adamek, but honestly we see a win as a way to prolong Michael's career and give him an opportunity to get back on the world wide stage." Garone reminded everyone that Michael Grant had once before defeated a Polish legend, Andrew Golota, and he said Grant would do so again on the 21st. Tomasz Adamek was not fazed, he told reporters, "I'm in good shape, I feel strong. I am working with tall sparring partners to get ready for Grant's height; I am learning more movement everyday; I have a stronger right hand and left hook now. I am quick, much more quick than most heavyweights. I'll throw combination and many punches." Roger Bloodworth, Tomasz' trainer pointed out that Grant won his last eight fights and hasn't lost since 2003. He said they were not underestimating Grant. Tomasz agreed that he did not take this fight lightly. He reasoned that he could possibly be the last big fight for Michael Grant and Grant could perceive this as a once in a life-time opportunity to come up in the ranks again. Tomasz explained "You can be surprised sometimes, because when everyone is saying a fighter is down, that is when he can be most dangerous." Tomasz stressed the fact that he respects Grant and has been training hard for 8 weeks. But with 3 weeks still to go, Tomasz said he will be fully prepared to do whatever it takes to win.When asked if he expected to knockout Grant, Tomasz replied, "I never go to ring thinking just knockouts. My dream is to always win, and give good fights for the fans. August 21st at Prudential Center will be good fight, a good night for the fans." When asked who he'd like to fight next Tomasz answered, "I will go wherever there is a good contract. I will fight everybody, it doesn't matter, Haye, Klitschko, because I am never afraid." |
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| Promoter Kathy Duva and Trainer Roger Bloodworth listen as Tomasz Adamek speaks | The "Brick City Boxing Series" card will take place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, and is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with X-Cel Worldwide. Tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $253 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or www.Prucenter.com. The fight is being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9PM EST / 6PM PST on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States and Viewer's Choice and Bell TV in Canada for a suggested retail price of only $29.95 To keep up to date visit the Main Events Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Totowa-NJ/Main-Events/76572871323?ref=ts&__a=16&ajaxpipe=1 and www.mainevents.com PHOTO CREDITS MUST BE GIVEN TO: Mike Gladysz - Millenium Photos | |
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Adamek and Grant Fight Confirmed for August 21st at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Tomasz Adamek, the IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion, returns to Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, August 21st when he takes on Michael Grant as part of the acclaimed “Brick City Boxing Series.” Both titles are on the line. A native of Gilowice, Poland, now fighting out of Jersey City, Adamek has drawn record crowds to Newark’s world class venue during the past year and a half. He returns in August following a successful trip to Ontario, California, where he outclassed highly rated Chris Arreola in front of Arreola’s hometown fans.
Standing a full 6’7” with a wingspan of 86”, Grant (46-3, 34 KO's) is, by far, the biggest opponent Adamek (41-1, 27 KO’s) has ever faced as he continues his quest to add the World Heavyweight Championship to his World Light Heavyweight and World Cruiserweight titles. A former IBC/NABF champ, Grant has been on an 8 bout winning streak since 2003 when he was bested by then undefeated Dominick Guinn. In his last bout on May 7th, Grant scored a first round TKO against Kevin Burnett.
Adamek, who is trained by Roger Bloodworth and Ronnie Shields, has made it clear that he intends to move up when he is ready to face reigning World Heavyweight Champions David Haye and Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. As the Klitschko brothers both stand over 6’7”, Adamek and his trainers are particularly interested in taking on an opponent of Grant’s stature.
Adamek explained, “This fight makes so much sense for me. Michael Grant is a very big heavyweight. This fight will prepare me to fight Haye or Klitschko. First though, I have to beat Grant and I do not take him lightly. I was pleased with the results of my training camp for the Arreola fight, so for Grant we will follow the same hard regimen but also work on skills that will keep him guessing.”
"I would like to thank Main Events and their staff for their professionalism and the opportunity to face one of the best heavyweights in the division, Tomasz has proven he is a true heavyweight and a force in the division. I realize this is a great opportunity for me and my team and I will be coming to win this fight on August 21st." stated Grant.
“Every time Tomasz Adamek comes to fight at Prudential Arena it feels like a big party,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “The atmosphere is electric and the crowd gets bigger and bigger every time. We expect a capacity audience to turn out again, for the fun. Michael Grant provides a new challenge to Tomasz, who must adjust to much taller and harder punching opponents that he faced in the Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions,” she added. “It should be interesting and exciting to see how Adamek handles a much bigger man.”
Promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions, in association with X-Cel Worldwide, the heavyweight battle will top a 7-bout card. Tickets, priced at $253, $103, $78 and $53 will go on sale in mid-June. For more information, contact Main Events at 973-200-7050 or www.mainevents.com; www.prucenter.com.
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