Aiden
02-03-2007, 12:35 AM
http://www.mmanews.com/boxing/Adamek-Dawson-Vie-For-Light-Heavyweight-Title.html
February 1, 2007
KISSIMMEE, United States (AFP) - Neither Tomasz Adamek of Poland nor US southpaw Chad Dawson has ever lost a pro fight, but they cannot both win here Saturday when they meet in a light heavyweight championship showdown.
Adamek, 31-0 with 21 knockouts, defends his World Boxing Council crown against Dawson, 22-0 with 15 knockouts, in a battle of unbeatens that heads a trio of world title bouts.
"I've trained very hard for this. I will fight to the end. I will bring the title back to Poland," Adamek said. "I'm the champion. I'm the best one right now and I'm going to be here for a long time."
Adamek has not fought a southpaw in three years and respects Dawson's skill and record but is far from intimidated entering his third title defense.
"I don't worry about anybody, I can fight anybody," Adamek said. "I'm ready for everybody. I want to fight everybody. I believe in my power. Believing can make miracles. I'll see what he can show in the ring and I'll adjust to it."
Dawson has finally received a title opportunity after a five and a half year pro career.
"This is what I have been working for my whole career. I have been patient and here it is," Dawson said. "Now is the time to step up to the competition. I believe in my ability and it will show in the ring."
On the undercard, Mexico's Jesus Chavez, 42-3 with 30 knockouts, makes his return after a 16-month layoff and defends his International Boxing Federation lightweight crown against American Julio Diaz, 33-3 with 24 knockouts.
Also on the undercard, IBF junior middleweight champion Cory Spinks, 35-3 with 11 knockouts, will defend against Rodney Jones, 37-3 with one drawn and 22 knockouts, in an all-American showdown.
February 1, 2007
KISSIMMEE, United States (AFP) - Neither Tomasz Adamek of Poland nor US southpaw Chad Dawson has ever lost a pro fight, but they cannot both win here Saturday when they meet in a light heavyweight championship showdown.
Adamek, 31-0 with 21 knockouts, defends his World Boxing Council crown against Dawson, 22-0 with 15 knockouts, in a battle of unbeatens that heads a trio of world title bouts.
"I've trained very hard for this. I will fight to the end. I will bring the title back to Poland," Adamek said. "I'm the champion. I'm the best one right now and I'm going to be here for a long time."
Adamek has not fought a southpaw in three years and respects Dawson's skill and record but is far from intimidated entering his third title defense.
"I don't worry about anybody, I can fight anybody," Adamek said. "I'm ready for everybody. I want to fight everybody. I believe in my power. Believing can make miracles. I'll see what he can show in the ring and I'll adjust to it."
Dawson has finally received a title opportunity after a five and a half year pro career.
"This is what I have been working for my whole career. I have been patient and here it is," Dawson said. "Now is the time to step up to the competition. I believe in my ability and it will show in the ring."
On the undercard, Mexico's Jesus Chavez, 42-3 with 30 knockouts, makes his return after a 16-month layoff and defends his International Boxing Federation lightweight crown against American Julio Diaz, 33-3 with 24 knockouts.
Also on the undercard, IBF junior middleweight champion Cory Spinks, 35-3 with 11 knockouts, will defend against Rodney Jones, 37-3 with one drawn and 22 knockouts, in an all-American showdown.