Adamek vs Walker Preview and Prediction

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Adamek vs Walker Preview and Prediction

 

Written by Jon Campbell

 

On September 8th in Newark, New Jersey, local fan favourite originally from Poland Tomasz Adamek (46-2) defends his minor but tangible IBF North American title against Travis Walker (39-7-1). Possibly more important is the fact that this is the IBF #2 eliminator, Adamek no doubt towards the top of the list for those worthy of a title shot but of course there is any harm in continuing to win.

 

 

Adamek is already a 2-weight world champion and a Heavyweight challenger. Prior to his move to the big men he had great success at both 175lb and 190lb, winning titles and beating top names at both, P4P listed Chad Dawson his only loss.

 

After moving up to Heavyweight a few years ago his transition has not been difficult, he has beaten a number of contenders and lost a disappointing TKO loss to Vitali Klitschko. Besides that however he has had success and secured his place as arguably the best Heavyweight today without a world title belt. His key successes at Heavyweight have come against Arreola, Grant and most recently Eddie Chambers.

 

 

Stylistically Adamek has adapted to cater for the move up in weight. His forward-thinking approach at 175 and 190lb has changed to a more in and out attack with short flurries to avoid staying in range of big punches for too long. This has been very effective as he has noticed his game plan should be more aiming for points decisions than previously. He rushes is with short flurries, using his hand speed to get the better of exchanges, only to drift out of range and out of harm's way.

 

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