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Tomasz Adamek-Kevin McBride Signed, Likely for April

Polish-born former light heavyweight (175 pounds) and cruiser weight (200 pounds) champion Tomasz Adamek, of Jersey City, N.J., will pursue his sixth straight win as a heavyweight during a run of 13 consecutive triumphs when he meets 6-foot-6, Ireland native and Mike Tyson-conqueror, Kevin McBride, of Brockton,...

Wladimir Klitschko on Tomasz Adamek, David Haye, HBO, Showtime

Ukrainian WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko spoke to FanHouse concerning the recent deal that will allow himself or his older brother, WBC king Vitali Klitschko, to face Polish-born former light heavyweight (175 pounds) and cruiser weight (200 pounds) titlist Tomasz Adamek in September in a...

Shannon Briggs Sues His Managers

NEW YORK -- Heavyweight boxer Shannon Briggs has sued his management company, claiming he has not been paid most of the $750,000 promised to him for last year's title bout against WBC titlis Vitali Klitschko that left him hospitalized. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in New York state court seeks unspecified damages from The...

IBF Orders Tomasz Adamek-Samuel Peter Purse Bid

The IBF has ordered a Jan. 20 purse bid for an eliminator bout between third-ranked heavyweight contender, Tomasz Adamek, and, sixth-ranked former world champion, Samuel Peter, according to Adamek's promoter, Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events. The IBF crown is one of three held by the 34-year-old Wladimir Klitschko (55-3,...

Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko May Face Tomasz Adamek in September

Bernd Boente, manager of WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, and his older brother, WBC king Vitali Klitschko, has confirmed to BoxingScene.com's Rick Reeno that serious negotiations are taking place to match one of the Ukrainian siblings against Polish-born former light heavyweight (175 pounds) and...