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Lebedev on James Toney: Verbal Attacks Don't Hurt

Luke Furman

•Sep 23, 2011

32-year-old Russian cruiserweight contender Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17 KOs) is not paying attention to the trash talk of his upcoming opponent, former three division world champion James Toney (73-6-3, 44 KOs), who is 43-years-old. Toney arrived at their press conference in Russia, to officially announce their November 4th clash. Toney vowed to knock Lebdev out cold. Because the fight is six weeks away, Lebedev expects a lot of trash talk to take place.

Tomasz Adamek Likely To Return in February or March

Luke Furman

•Sep 23, 2011

Former two division champion Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28 KOs) will likely return in February or March of 2012. A few weeks ago Adamek tried to secure his third divisional belt, and saw himself get dominated and stopped in ten rounds by WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. The Polish warrior is looking for another title shot, either against Wladimir Klitschko or Alexander Povetkin.

Lennox Lewis: Tomasz Adamek Needs a New Trainer

Luke Furman

•Sep 17, 2011

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has joined the list of critics who believe that Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28 KOs) should get a new trainer. Last Saturday Adamek, a former two division champion, was beaten badly by WBC king Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KOs). The slaughter was stopped by the referee in the tenth round. To secure a third title in his third weight division, Lewis has advised him to replace Roger Bloodworth with a new trainer.

Lennox Lewis Says: I Don't See Anybody Beating Vitali

Luke Furman

•Sep 16, 2011

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis doesn't see any opponents on the horizon who could defeat current WBC king Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40KOs). Lewis was very impressed with Vitali's recent one-sided TKO beatdown of Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28 KOs). The last time Vitali was defeated was in 2003, against Lewis, when their fight was stopped after six rounds over several bad cuts on Vitali's face. At the time of the stoppage, Vitali was leading on the scorecards. It was Lewis' last fight as pro before he announced his retirement.

Ola Afolabi Gives James Toney The Edge on Lebedev

Luke Furman

•Sep 14, 2011

Top rated WBO cruiserweight contender Ola Afolabi (18-2-3, 8 KOs), shared his thoughts on the potential showdown between former multi-division champion James Toney (73-6-3, 44 KOs), and hard-hitting Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17 KOs), which is scheduled to take place on November 5th in Moscow. It will Toney's first fight at cruiserweight in several years.

Adamek: I'll Return in 2012, I Only Want The Best

Luke Furman

•Sep 12, 2011

Former two division champion Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28KOs) is going to rest for the remainder of the year, but plans to return in 2012 and only wants the best fights possible. Last Saturday in Poland, he stepped in the ring before 42,000 fans at Stadium Miejski and was stopped in ten rounds by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Adamek will return as a heavyweight and doesn't rule out a possible fight with Vitali's younger brother, IBO/IBF/WBO/WBA king Wladimir Klitschko.

Wladimir, Vitali Klitschko: Adamek Should Move Down

Luke Furman

•Sep 11, 2011

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, and his younger brother, Wladimir, who holds the WBA/IBO/IBF/WBO titles, are in agreement that former two division champion Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28 KOs) should move down in weight. On Saturday night in Poland, 42,000 fans watched Vitali give Adamek a brutal beating before the fight was stopped in the tenth round. Adamek is a former light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion.

Adamek: Vitali Klitschko Was Just Too Strong For Me

Luke Furman

•Sep 11, 2011

Former two division champion Tomasz Adamek had no excuses over his dominating TKO loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. On Saturday night in Poland, Klitschko battered Adamek for ten rounds before the referee stepped in to stop the fight. Adamek's trainer, Roger Bloodworth, has since revealed that he was about to throw in the towel to save his fighter from further punishment. Adamek admit that Vitali was too big and too strong for him.

Vitali: Adamek's Jaw Surprised Me, Opponents Not There

Luke Furman

•Sep 11, 2011

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko was stunned at the amount of punishment that Tomasz Adamek was able to take before he was stopped in the tenth round on Saturday night in Wroclaw, Poland. Vitali said he pasted other boxers with similar punches, but Adamek stood in there and tried to fight. As reported earlier, Vitali advised Adamek to move down in weight and said the Polish star was a blown-up heavyweight.

Tomasz Adamek Tells Klitschko - I'm Ready For War!

Luke Furman

•Sep 5, 2011

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KOs) is going to have a serious fight on his hands, according to Polish hero Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28 KOs). Adamek plans to use his speed and quick punches to outhustle the much larger champion at the new soccer stadium in in Wroclaw. He wants to become the first Polish boxer to achieve the accomplishment of being a three division champion. Adamek has already captured titles at light heavyweight and cruiserweight.

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Articles by Luke Furman: page 112

Lebedev on James Toney: Verbal Attacks Don't Hurt

Tomasz Adamek Likely To Return in February or March

Lennox Lewis: Tomasz Adamek Needs a New Trainer

Lennox Lewis Says: I Don't See Anybody Beating Vitali

Ola Afolabi Gives James Toney The Edge on Lebedev

Adamek: I'll Return in 2012, I Only Want The Best

Wladimir, Vitali Klitschko: Adamek Should Move Down

Adamek: Vitali Klitschko Was Just Too Strong For Me

Vitali: Adamek's Jaw Surprised Me, Opponents Not There

Tomasz Adamek Tells Klitschko - I'm Ready For War!

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Luke Furman

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Articles by Luke Furman: page 112

Lebedev on James Toney: Verbal Attacks Don't Hurt

Tomasz Adamek Likely To Return in February or March

Lennox Lewis: Tomasz Adamek Needs a New Trainer

Lennox Lewis Says: I Don't See Anybody Beating Vitali

Ola Afolabi Gives James Toney The Edge on Lebedev

Adamek: I'll Return in 2012, I Only Want The Best

Wladimir, Vitali Klitschko: Adamek Should Move Down

Adamek: Vitali Klitschko Was Just Too Strong For Me

Vitali: Adamek's Jaw Surprised Me, Opponents Not There

Tomasz Adamek Tells Klitschko - I'm Ready For War!

Aaron McKenna to defend IBF title against Jevgenijs Aleksejevs in Riyadh

Kalle Sauerland threatens legal action if Viddal Riley is denied IBF title shot