Heavyweight thunder coming to WealthTV

Adamek vs. Walker headlines heavyweight triple-header Sept. 8 Tomasz Adamek (L)   SAN DIEGO (August 16, 2012) - American boxing fans have a fascination with heavyweights and WealthTV, the latest destination for boxing's premier live events, is committed to bringing the best action to its growing list of subscribers. WealthTV has secured the live US television rights for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) North American heavyweight fight with world title fight implications for the winner on September 8, pitting two-time, two division world champion battleTomasz "Goral" Adamek (46-2, 28 KOs) against hungry Travis "Freight Train" Walker (39-7-1, 31 KOs), presented by Main Events in association with Peltz Boxing and Ziggy Promotions, live from the luxurious Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.   Last month, WealthTV showcased rising star Tyson Fury's (19-0, 14 KOs) fifth-round technical knockout of veteran Vinny Maddalone, live from the United Kingdom. Adamek, an extremely popular Polish fighter fighting out Jersey City (NJ), will be making his first title defense since capturing the IBF North American crown this past June with a 12-round decision over Eddie Chambers (36-3). The 36-year-old Adamek is a former IBF cruiserweight and World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight world champion. Currently rated No. 4 by the IBF and No. 9 by the WBC, Adamek's most notable victims include Paul Briggs (twice), Thomas Ulrich, O'Neil Bell, Steve Cunningham, Jonathan Banks, and Chris Arreola, among the more notables. Adamek's only two losses as a professional have been to world champions Vitali Klitsckho and Chad Dawson.       Tomasz Adamek Standing nearly 6'5" Walker will have a three-inch height and seven-inch reach advantage against the more experienced Adamek. Walker is coming off a big win be technical knockout of leading Australian heavyweight Kali Meehan for the IBF Pan Pacific Championship last March in Meehan's backyard. The hard-hitting Walker, who is from Tallahassee (FL) but resides in Houston (TX), was the 2003 National Golden Gloves winner in the amateur super heavyweight class. He is rated No. 12 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and No. 13 by the IBF.       Travis Walker "This will be an exciting fight to watch," predicted Charles Herring, president ofWealthTV.  "Adamek is rated No. 4 in the World and he has tremendous talent and speed.   Walker is recognized as a legitimate US heavyweight, displaying fan-friendly action, good size and dangerous power.   We're excited to feature this top-world rated match on WealthTV. The action continues with two other heavyweight brawls on this September 8th card that promises thunder." WealthTV, demonstrating it's commitment to becoming a powerhouse in world-class, live professional boxing, will be featuring this world-class heavyweight bout live for free to its viewers across the United States. "There's an extra level of excitement with heavyweight bouts and securing this strong event, headlined by Adamek vs. Walker, features two of the best heavyweights in the world," noted Robert Herring, CEO ofWealthTV. "This is exactly what we want to deliver to our viewers." "We're very happy to collaborate with WealthTV on our loaded heavyweight Sept. 8 show," Main Events president Kathy Duva remarked. "WealthTV offers us a great opportunity to further expand our market in the United States for our fighters and brand. We think WealthTV's unique viewership offers an untapped market in boxing." Scheduled to provide chief support for the 12-round Adamek vs. Walker main events are a pair of world-class heavyweights from nearby Philadelphia, undefeated, United States Boxing Association heavyweight title-holder Bryant "By-By" Jennings (14-0, 6 KOs) and former two-time IBF cruiserweight champion Steve "USS" Cunningham (24-4, 12 KOs), in separate 10-round fights. The 27-year-old Jennings, now rated No. 8 by the IBF, has developed into one of the hottest heavyweights in the country. His last three victories were against opponents sporting a combined record of 63-5-2 - Steve Collins (DEC10) for the vacant USBA title, former world heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich (RTD9), and Maurice Byarm DEC10 for the vacant USA Pennsylvania strap. Jennings faces Chris "Special K" Koval (25-9, 18 KOs), fighting out of Youngstown, Ohio. Cunningham was a highly-decorated US amateur boxer who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with Main Events. For his Sept. 8th Main Events debut he has moved up one weight class to heavyweight for the first time, taking on Jason "The Sensation" Gavern (21-10-4, 10 KOs). Cunningham has defeated the likes of world champions Guillermo Jones, Wayne Braithwaite, Marco Huck, Kelvin Davis and Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. WealthTV currently has a dozen additional professional bouts in the works for its subscribers, including the recently announced GYM "Fast & Furious" series in Canada and Hennessy Sports' "Next Generation" series from the United Kingdom.            WealthTV will begin airing undercard bouts live at 3 pm ET on Saturday, Sept. 8 from the Prudential Center. The live telecast is available nationally on Verizon FiOS TV, channels 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV, channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with more than 100 cable systems across the country. Tickets, priced at $180 ringside, $105, and $55, are available to purchase through Ticketmaster: online at www.ticketmaster.com; Charge-by-phone: 1-800-745-3000; Ticketmaster Express 866-448-7849; and Ticketmaster ticket centers. Tickets are also available at Prudential Center's Box Office and www.prucenter.com . Doors open at 1:30 p.m. ET. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

WealthTV secures the Live Telecast for the IBF North American Heavyweight Battle of Tomasz Adamek vs Travis Walker

WealthTV lands Tomasz Adamek vs Travis Walker IBF North American Heavyweight title Bout

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 6, 2012 – WealthTV, the latest destination for boxing’s premier live events, Main Events & Ziggy Promotions, announced today that WealthTV has secured the live US television rights for the upcoming heavyweight battle between Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (46-2-0) and Travis “Freight Train” Walker (39-7-1) for the IBF North American Heavyweight Title.  

The fight will originate in front of Adamek’s rabid fans at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.  This will be Adamek’s ninth appearance at the “Pru Center”

Adamek of Gilowice, Poland is the former World Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion and is widely regarded as the top Heavyweight not named Klitschko as he has amassed a record of 8-1 as a Heavyweight with signature wins over Former title challengers Andrew Golota, Chris Arreola, Michael Grant and most recently Eddie Chambers.

With a win over the battle tested Walker, Adamek will be right back in position at the top of the list to earn another shot at Heavyweight Supremacy.

Standing nearly 6’5” Walker of Houston, Texas is coming off a big TKO win over IBF Pan Pacific Title Holder and former world title challenger tough Australian  Kali Meehan.   Walker is ranked number-twelve by the IBF and a win over Adamek will catapult him to the top of the Heavyweight heap.

            “This will be an exciting fight to watch.   Adamek is rated 4th in the World and has tremendous talent and speed.   Walker is recognized as one of the legitimate heavyweights in the US and has size and power and the winner will see himself in a major fight later in the year.   We’re excited to feature this top-world rated match on WealthTV,” stated Charles Herring, president of WealthTV. 

           

            “Once again Tomasz is testing himself against a ranked opponent”, said Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events.

            “The winner of this bout will be in the mix for a significant bout in the Heavyweight division.  Walker knows that this is his big opportunity to position himself for another major fight”

WealthTV, demonstrating that it’s dedicated to becoming a powerhouse in world-class live professional boxing, will be featuring this world-class heavyweight bout live to its viewers across the United States.    In July, WealthTV featured top heavyweight Tyson-Fury on the network.  According to Robert Herring, CEO of WealthTV, “There’s an extra level of excitement with the heavyweight bouts and securing this strong event with the main event featuring two of the best heavyweights in the world is exactly what we want to deliver to our viewers.”  WealthTV currently has a dozen additional professional bouts in the works for its subscribers. 

                                                                                                                                  

WealthTV will begin airing the undercard bouts at 3 pm ET on Saturday, September 8^th.  The live telecast is available nationally on Verizon FiOS TV, channels 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV, channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country. 

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FRANKLIN “YA YA” LAWRENCE SEES MOLLO AS STEPPING STONE TO TITLE SHOT

NABA TITLE BOUT TO BE STREAMED LIVE THIS FRIDAY ON GFL.TV

INDIANAPLOIS, IND (May 15, 2012)—This Friday night at the beautiful Dover Downs Casino in Dover, Delaware, WBC number-twelve ranked Heavyweight Franklin “Ya Ya” Lawrence will look to make it six straight knockout wins when he takes on Mike Mollo in a bout for the vacant NABA Heavyweight title.  From his confident words, he feels it will come in impressive fashion.

That bout plus a full undercard that will be featured by an appearance by the always exciting Mike “No Joke” Stewart can be seen live beginning at 7:30 pm est. on www.gfl.tv ($9.99) by clicking:http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Friday_Night_Fights/1487

Lawrence of Indianapolis is 17-2-2 with twelve knockouts and has scored five straight knockouts over the likes of former contender Lance Whitaker, former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada and his bout when he stopped Raymond Ocheing.

He expects to have the same result with the very tough Mollo.

“Mike Mollo cant fight.  He just swings wildly”, said a (to put it mild) confident Lawrence from Indianapolis.

“Andrew Golota boxed him and then beat him half to death”, continued Lawrence in reference to Mollo’s January 19, 2008 defeat to Golota.

“The guy has no inside game and he is not ready for me. He doesn’t do anything textbook but I will give him credit because he does take a good beating.”

With the recent hot streak that he is on, Lawrence believes his date with destiny is getting closer by the fight.

“I will be fighting for the championship within a fight or two.  My ratings would be higher except the guys ahead of me are ducking me.”

“Once the networks see what I can do, they will know I  am a serious challenger for the title”

Lawrence held training camp in Indianapolis is proud of his state.

“I am Midwest to the bone and a true Hoosier and can’t wait to bring the Heavyweight championship home to Indianapolis.”

Lawrence is promoted by Fisticuffs Promotions and the CEO Dave Escalet sees big things for Lawrence.

“This is a great fight for Franklin.  And when he looks great on Friday night, It will be six in a row against top competition and he will have earned his opportunity for a big fight”, said Escalet

The action begins on www.gfl.tv at 7:30 pm with Mike Mittman calling the action with analysts Legendary Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and Marc Abrams.

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