Tomasz Adamek-Joe Calzaghe

[Shanus]

This links back to what Hatton said about British fighters: They are never given credit for their achievements by US fight fans.

I know, it's true.

[Jim_Davis]

It's true when Calzaghe beats up Lacey everybody starts saying Lacey isnt what he was cracked up to be. Hatton beats Tszu because he's "over the hill".

[potatoes]

With all the talk about Calzaghe wanting to move light heavyweight and facing Hopkins, why not face a true threat at the weight: Tomasz Adamek. I think this is fight can be made because both fighters are known by HBO and it is good for the sport. I would have to favor the Polish boxer-puncher in this contest but would not be shocked if Calzaghe would makes this an incredibly close affair. What do you guys think of this fight?

Calzaghe's biggest problem has been the mismanagement of his career. After the noteriety of his big win over Lacy he should have mounted a media bliz to target a big money fight. There is any number of potential victims he could have chosen, and Adamek is one of them. Adamek isn't a big draw, but could have been under the circumstances. It is only common sense that once you have some momentum you have to go with it. As it stands the only possible big money fight for Calzaghe is Hopkins. But considering that Hopkins career has been largely built on his opponent's drawing power, this is a dubious career strategy for Calzaghe.

[macman]

Interesting bout.
Would probably give a slight edge to Calzaghe due to his experience, but would be a very tough bout, & Calzaghe would have to be on top of his game - he's never faced anyone who has the kind of height & reach advantages that Adamek has over him, & is as busy as Adamek.


Amazed at how many people putting down Adamek - has any of these people actually seen him fight???

Personally think he's the best the natural Light-Heavyweight the division's seen in a while.
Very big for a Light Heavyweight yet doesn't seem to have any problems making weight, excellent handspeed, punches in combinations to both body & head, great jab, very good power, & a great chin.

Biggest complaint against him is that he can be hit with the overhand right, but only Paul Briggs has been able to do it it consistently, & he's an excellent fighter with brutal power (doubt that Tarver would make it to the 10th against Briggs).

If you want to check out Adamek in top form, find the bout against Thomas Ulrich. Ulrich an experienced top contender with good skills & power but Adamek completely outclassed him.

[woftam]

Interesting bout.
Would probably give a slight edge to Calzaghe due to his experience, but would be a very tough bout, & Calzaghe would have to be on top of his game - he's never faced anyone who has the kind of height & reach advantages that Adamek has over him, & is as busy as Adamek.


Amazed at how many people putting down Adamek - has any of these people actually seen him fight???

Personally think he's the best the natural Light-Heavyweight the division's seen in a while.
Very big for a Light Heavyweight yet doesn't seem to have any problems making weight, excellent handspeed, punches in combinations to both body & head, great jab, very good power, & a great chin.

Biggest complaint against him is that he can be hit with the overhand right, but only Paul Briggs has been able to do it it consistently, & he's an excellent fighter with brutal power (doubt that Tarver would make it to the 10th against Briggs).

If you want to check out Adamek in top form, find the bout against Thomas Ulrich. Ulrich an experienced top contender with good skills & power but Adamek completely outclassed him.

Totally agree with this post. it's obvious you've seen a lot of him.
Same can't be said of some others I think.
I'd back Adamek for sure and it's not anything against Calzaghe, I just think Adamek has a real big future. Can stick and move extremely well, but has all the shots too. he's going to be a tough matchup for anyone.

[oldgringo]

Interesting bout.
Would probably give a slight edge to Calzaghe due to his experience, but would be a very tough bout, & Calzaghe would have to be on top of his game - he's never faced anyone who has the kind of height & reach advantages that Adamek has over him, & is as busy as Adamek.


Amazed at how many people putting down Adamek - has any of these people actually seen him fight???

Personally think he's the best the natural Light-Heavyweight the division's seen in a while.
Very big for a Light Heavyweight yet doesn't seem to have any problems making weight, excellent handspeed, punches in combinations to both body & head, great jab, very good power, & a great chin.

Biggest complaint against him is that he can be hit with the overhand right, but only Paul Briggs has been able to do it it consistently, & he's an excellent fighter with brutal power (doubt that Tarver would make it to the 10th against Briggs).

If you want to check out Adamek in top form, find the bout against Thomas Ulrich. Ulrich an experienced top contender with good skills & power but Adamek completely outclassed him.

Good post. I have both of Adameks bouts with Briggs (the only two I have seen of him really) and he exhibited everything you said of him. He's busy, he has good handspeed, he's skilled, and he's a tough guy with a good chin. In fact he's like a bigger version of Joe Calzaghe in many ways. He punches in combination well too.

Both of those Briggs fights are classics.

[TheEvilSaint]

adamek's tougher, has better technique and is in his prime. adamek's combinations are incredible and would give him the win in this fight. close, but adamek takes it.

adamek by UD.