Main Events Signs Adamek

16/01/2008

Main Events Signs Adamek

Press Release: Main Events has signed world-ranked cruiserweight contender Tomasz Adamek.  Main Events and Warrior Promotions (promoter of O’Neil Bell) have begun negotiations for a spring IBF-eliminator showdown between Adamek and Bell.  If sanctioned, the winner would become the mandatory to IBF champion Steve Cunningham. “Main Events is proud to sign Tomasz,” said Kathy Duva.  “He is a former [WBC] light heavyweight champion and soon to be world cruiserweight champion.” Adamek (33-1, 22 KOs) has stopped 15 opponents within the first three rounds.  The 31-year-old Zywiec, Poland native captured the vacant WBC light heavyweight championship on May 21, 2005, when he decisioned Paul Briggs.  He defended the title twice before losing to Chad Dawson on Feb 3, 2007.  Since moving to cruiserweight he is 2-0. Main Events and Ziggy Promotions will co-promote Adamek.