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Adamek vs. Glazkov is Set For Nov. 16 on NBC Sports

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•Sep 7, 2013

TOTOWA, NJ - Boxing is back on network TV on Saturday afternoon, November 16th when Tomasz "Goral" Adamek takes on Vyacheslav "Czar" Glazkov on NBC. The 12-round match for Adamek's IBF North American Heavyweight title on NBC. The fight has been sanctioned for the #2 position in the heavyweight division. Adamek, 49-2, 29 KO's, is coming off an August 3rd 10 round unanimous decision over Dominick Guinn on NBC Sports Network. Glazkov, 15-0-1, 11 KO's, scored a second round TKO against Byron Polley on the same card. The November 16th afternoon broadcast will begin on NBC at 3PM ET.

Duva Hopes To Get Hopkins vs. Kovalev Clash Done

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•Jun 17, 2013

TOTOWA, NJ - Earlier today, the IBF ordered Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins to make his next title defense against newly-crowned #1 contender Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev of Russia. On Friday, Kovalev scored his 9th impressive knockout in a row with a third round demolition of Houston's Cornelius White on the NBC Sports Network's critically acclaimed Fight Night series. "When the IBF issued today's letter, ordering Hopkins to fight Kovalev next, without granting any exceptions to Hopkins in the interim, everything changed," promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events, said. "Kovalev has many opportunities, now. We are going to take a few days to evaluate and then decide upon the next move. Of course, Sergey would be thrilled to face Hopkins if Bernard wants the fight."

Tomasz Adamek-Tony Grano Set For August 3rd Card

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•Jun 12, 2013

Tomasz Adamek's opponent for the August 3, NBC Sports Network Fight Night card has been confirmed. Adamek, 48-2, 29 KO's, will take on Tony Grano, 20-3-1, 16 KO's, in Grano's own hometown in a 10-round heavyweight challenge. The number of Tomasz's legion of loyal Polish boxing fans may well rival the popular Grano's hometown crowd. One thing is certain, the house will be rocking at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.

Stevens-Roman, Chambers, Adamek on NBC Sports Bill

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•Jun 5, 2013

Curtis "Showtime" Stevens and "Fast" Eddie Chambers have launched a campaign to dominate their weight divisions. By this time next year, each has plans to become the "Man to Beat" at in his respective class. On August 3rd NBC Sports Network will feature these two warriors in highly competitive bouts on their Fight Night series. Tomasz "Goral" Adamek has also been added to the card. He opponent will be announced next week. The telecast will begin at 10:30 PM EDT.

Kovalev Aims To Knock Cornelius White Out at Sands

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•Jun 4, 2013

BETHLEHEM, PA - Unbeaten Russian KO king Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev, 20-0-1, 18 KOs, not only has his sights set on Cornelius "Da Beast" White, 21-1, 16 KOs, in their upcoming 12-round title elimination bout on June 14th, at the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA. The fast-rising light heavyweight contender is also aiming to keep his impressive knockout streak alive when he meets White in the nationally televised match. The fight is part of a big boxing triple header to be televised live by NBC Sports Network on the next edition of Fight Night. Also on the bill is a 10-round heavyweight bout between Bryant Jennings, 16-0, 8 KOs, and Andrey Fedosov, 24-2, 19 KOs, and a 10-round welterweight battle between Ronald Cruz, 17-1, 12 KOs, and Ray Narh, 25-2, 21 KOs. The broadcast begins at 8PM ET.

Kovalev vs. White Approved as IBF Eliminator For #1

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•May 9, 2013

The IBF has granted formal sanction approval for the IBF Light Heavyweight Voluntary Eliminator fight for the #1 position between #4, Sergey Kovalev and #5, Cornelius White. The winner will become #1 but will not be the mandatory challenger. Karo Murat is the current mandatory challenger and has been ordered to fight Champion Bernard Hopkins. Once the Hopkins - Murat fight occurs, the winner of Kovalev - White will become the next mandatory challenger for the winner.

Cunningham: Fury Did Get Under My Skin a Little Bit

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•Mar 21, 2013

PHILADELPHIA - They aren't scheduled to fight until April 20th, but Tyson Fury and Steve Cunningham almost fought round one at last week's explosive press conference in New York City.The episode was an ordinary fight announcement event until Irish import Tyson Fury revved up the rhetoric and began some serious trash-talking. Fury pulled no punches and promised to not only KO the former two-time champion but to end his career as well.Fury's tirade included calling Cunningham a weak-chinned small man, and went so far as requesting to sponsor the soles of Cunningham's shoes.The outburst was something to see, but according to Cunningham was nothing more than hot air.

Dovolani Wants To Face Tyson Fury in Dance Contest

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•Mar 18, 2013

Everyone knows that Dancing With the Stars champ and pro dancer, Tony Dovolani has had a major impact in the world of ballroom dance, but Dovolani has another life as a boxing manager. Dovolani, a major fan of boxing his entire life, is very serious about getting more involved in the sport of the Sweet Science. Dovolani partnered with his uncle Reggie Dovolani, cousin Ajet Dovolani and longtime business associate Louis LaRose to form Dovolani Boxing. The latest edition to the Dovolani Boxing stable is Kosovo's Sevdail Sherifi, 9-1-2, 8 KO's. Sherifi will be fighting at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon, April 20th Tyson Fury - Steve Cunningham undercard in a 6 round cruiserweight match.

Glazkov vs. Scott: Vyascheslav Plans To Batter Malik

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•Feb 12, 2013

TOTOWA, NJ - Casual boxing fans might look at the heavyweight division today and think that to be a champion a boxer must be pushing seven feet tall. However hardcore enthusiasts understand that size isn't the only quality that matters in boxing's biggest division. In fact, many fight followers will tell you that the average-sized big men are the real killers among heavyweights. There's an old adage of the sport that states, "The bigger they are, the harder they fall". Until recently, this saying certainly was the case. Throughout the history of boxing, some of the heavyweights with the biggest reputations were not in the same league, height-wise, as the current crop of boxing behemoths.

Kovalev Discusses Upcoming Clash With Gabriel Campillo

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•Jan 15, 2013

Russian power puncher Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev, 18-0-1, 15 KOs, attracted much attention the last time he fought on NBC Sports Network FIGHT NIGHT. Kovalev garnered a new stable of devoted fans by crushing Lionell Thompson in a scheduled 10-round light heavyweight fight last September, and looks forward to earning more fans when he faces former champion Gabriel Campillo, 21-4-1, 7 KOs, on January 19th. Their 10-rounder is the main event on the first 2013 edition of the popular nationally televised FIGHT NIGHT boxing series. The telecast begins at 9 PM ET.

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Articles by Main Events: page 8

Adamek vs. Glazkov is Set For Nov. 16 on NBC Sports

Duva Hopes To Get Hopkins vs. Kovalev Clash Done

Tomasz Adamek-Tony Grano Set For August 3rd Card

Stevens-Roman, Chambers, Adamek on NBC Sports Bill

Kovalev Aims To Knock Cornelius White Out at Sands

Kovalev vs. White Approved as IBF Eliminator For #1

Cunningham: Fury Did Get Under My Skin a Little Bit

Dovolani Wants To Face Tyson Fury in Dance Contest

Glazkov vs. Scott: Vyascheslav Plans To Batter Malik

Kovalev Discusses Upcoming Clash With Gabriel Campillo

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Articles by Main Events: page 8

Adamek vs. Glazkov is Set For Nov. 16 on NBC Sports

Duva Hopes To Get Hopkins vs. Kovalev Clash Done

Tomasz Adamek-Tony Grano Set For August 3rd Card

Stevens-Roman, Chambers, Adamek on NBC Sports Bill

Kovalev Aims To Knock Cornelius White Out at Sands

Kovalev vs. White Approved as IBF Eliminator For #1

Cunningham: Fury Did Get Under My Skin a Little Bit

Dovolani Wants To Face Tyson Fury in Dance Contest

Glazkov vs. Scott: Vyascheslav Plans To Batter Malik

Kovalev Discusses Upcoming Clash With Gabriel Campillo

Tyson Fury fears for Deontay Wilder, says he is 'shot to bits' ahead of Jai Opetaia fight

Conor Benn reveals Manny Pacquiao offer, fight targeted for 2027