http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/kali_meehan/74816 Recent articles about Kali Meehan en-us In anticipation of his upcoming IBF North American Heavyweight title defense, Tomasz "Goral" Adamek , of Golwice, Poland and Jersey City, N.J. 46-2, 28 KO's took part in a media workout. Adamek will face tough Travis "Freight Train" Walker, of Tallahassee, FL, 39-7-1, 31 as the main event of the "Ironbound Throwdown" at Prudential Center, Newark NJ during the afternoon of September 8th.Right here, find a set of Adamek workout pictures, quotes and a video of the training session as well. Here's what Tomasz Adamek and Roger Bloodworth had to say: Tomasz Adamek: How are your preparations for the upcoming fight? "We are fixing mistakes from the last fight. Every fight brings me something (new). We are training every day. Like Roger says, 'every day you learn a little bit more'. I feel much better with every fight. After I win this fight and the next fight, I hope to get title fight next year." Have you ever seen any of Tra... Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:28:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tomasz_adamek_workout_pics_video_quotes/11542060 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tomasz_adamek_workout_pics_video_quotes/11542060 Tomasz Adamek workout pics, video & quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tomasz_adamek_workout_pics_video_quotes/11542060 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b52864ecf9c7aca2035acb14d2c03ed531996ace/mini/f6.jpg BIG AND BAD FREIGHT TRAIN WALKER READY TO ROLL OVER ADAMEK Travis "Freight Train" Walker, 39-7-1, 31 KOs, has waited a long time to make his move in the heavyweight division. The eight-year pro originally from Tallahassee, FL, has fought all over the world against major competition. But he will get his biggest opportunity to gain attention from the boxing public when he faces former two-time world champ Tomasz Adamek, 46-2, 28 KOs, in the 12-round main event at Newark, NJ's Prudential Center on Saturday afternoon, September 8, 2012. Adamek's IBF North American Heavyweight Title will be on the line in the fight. "This is probably my biggest chance," Walker said. "I'm very confident, and feel really good about it. I've been at this place before, and I'm very proud of myself for getting here again. It was a long, long road I travelled to get back here." At 6'4 ½" tall and weighing in at about 245 pounds, the 33-ye... Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:04:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/walker_looking_for_the_knockout_against_adamek/11505868 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/walker_looking_for_the_knockout_against_adamek/11505868 Walker looking for the knockout against Adamek http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/walker_looking_for_the_knockout_against_adamek/11505868 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b52864ecf9c7aca2035acb14d2c03ed531996ace/mini/f6.jpg Heavyweight thunder coming to WealthTV - Adamek vs. Walker headlines heavyweight tripleheader Sept. 8 American boxing fans always love the heavyweights and WealthTV is committed to bringing the best action to its growing list of subscribers, which is why they have secured the live US television rights for the battle between two division world champion Tomasz "Goral" Adamek (46-2, 28 KOs) against hungry Travis "Freight Train" Walker (39-7-1, 31 KOs). 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. Curren... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:35:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adamek_vs_walker_heavyweight_tripleheader_to_be_broadcast_live_on_wealth_tv/11473249 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adamek_vs_walker_heavyweight_tripleheader_to_be_broadcast_live_on_wealth_tv/11473249 Adamek vs. Walker heavyweight tripleheader to be broadcast live on Wealth TV http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/adamek_vs_walker_heavyweight_tripleheader_to_be_broadcast_live_on_wealth_tv/11473249 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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 Heavyw... Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:26:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wealth_tv_to_broadcast_adamek_vs_walker_fight/11390893 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wealth_tv_to_broadcast_adamek_vs_walker_fight/11390893 Wealth TV to broadcast Adamek vs Walker fight http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wealth_tv_to_broadcast_adamek_vs_walker_fight/11390893 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tomasz Adamek, 46-2, 28 KO's, will defend his IBF North American Heavyweight title on Saturday afternoon, September 8th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ when he takes on Travis Walker, 39-7-1, 31 KO's. Here are quotes from Wednesday's press conference and post conference interviews held at Prudential Center. Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO: "We are calling this fight "The Ironbound Throwdown". This will actually be Tomasz's 10th fight at Prudential Center in Newark. This is one of the great runs in the history of the sport, to have a local fighter who is so dominant, who has such a beautiful, big fan following. We are pleased here at Main Events to bring him back to Prudential Center, the best venue in the world. This fight will be for the IBF North American Heavyweight title which Tomasz won in his last fight against Eddie Chambers." Kathy Duva: "This event is going to pit Tomasz, who has a 46-2 record with 28 knockouts, the former Light... Thu, 02 Aug 2012 08:55:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adamek_walker_presser_photos_quotes/11357815 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adamek_walker_presser_photos_quotes/11357815 Adamek-Walker presser photos, quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/adamek_walker_presser_photos_quotes/11357815 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/9/f9942a7e6c6ca75e35d170f703489200a2ccfe75/mini/5b.jpg Tomasz Adamek returns to Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on the afternoon of Saturday, September 8th when he takes on Travis Walker of Houston, the #12 contender, for the IBF's North American Heavyweight Title. Standing nearly 6'5", Walker (39-7-1, 31 KO's) is coming off a big TKO win over Kali Meehan in Australia. A true road warrior known for his size and punching power, Walker has gone the distance with #3 contender Kubrat Pulev and Ruslan Chagaev in Germany. In addition to Meehan, Walker defeated Alonzo Butler, who was 28-1 at the time. The bout will be promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions and televised in Poland via PPV. Arrangements to televise the fight in the US have not yet been made. Doors open at 1:30 PM. First bout will be at 2 pm. "Tomasz has expressed his desire to face tall opponents in order to better prepare for inevitable future fights with the many super-sized heavyweights who are in the division," said promoter Kathy Duva of Ma... Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:48:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tomasz_adamek_will_meet_travis_walker_on_sept_8_in_newark/11262709 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tomasz_adamek_will_meet_travis_walker_on_sept_8_in_newark/11262709 Tomasz Adamek will meet Travis Walker on Sept 8 in Newark http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tomasz_adamek_will_meet_travis_walker_on_sept_8_in_newark/11262709 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/189ce81345e8a401e5f9dd90a59cf181f62a9bc7/mini/Sports_News_14cc.jpg New Zealand heavyweights: It is becoming crystal clear that you should avoid Americans with seemingly fatal blemishes on their record that they are trying to erase. Because in the past month, two of them have erased YOU. Last weekend, it was Kevin Johnson zeroing out Alex Leapai. More graphically, Travis Walker erased Kali Meehan so hard in the video above that his name is now             .These are some things happening in boxing -- New Zealand heavyweights getting dispatched to invisibility, various boxers saying offensive things, some boxing on the big and small screen, the things in the headline and more. Quick JabsA one-year suspension of featherweight Juan Manuel Lopez might've -- might've -- made sense if he hadn't repudiated his remarks about two referees in his fights having gambling problems, and he finally got around to repudiating them in full at apology #3 by saying there was no evidence of his claims. But now? No sense whatsoever. It's a p... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:37:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_yuriorkis_gamboa_pulls_out_of_meeting_about_pulling_out_danny_green_vs/10494316 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_yuriorkis_gamboa_pulls_out_of_meeting_about_pulling_out_danny_green_vs/10494316 Quick Jabs: Yuriorkis Gamboa Pulls Out Of Meeting About Pulling Out; Danny Green Vs. ... http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/quick_jabs_yuriorkis_gamboa_pulls_out_of_meeting_about_pulling_out_danny_green_vs/10494316 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3d06970c97be5c9ae2c508fee92bb057ce6a25e/mini/YURIORKIS_GAMBOA_VS_a473.jpg Another crossroads fight for 2004 US Olympian Jason 'Big Six' Estrada 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada (17-4, 4 KOs) finds himself at the crossroads of his injury-plagued boxing career as he prepares to step into the ring Friday night in Providence against battle-tested veteran "Diamond" Dominique Alexander (22-13-1, 10 KOs) in the eight-round heavyweight bout headlining the "Who's Next?" card, presented by Big Six Entertainment, at the Rhode Island Contention Center. Credit: Big Six Entertainment Estrada, fighting out of Providence, remains one of the most decorated boxers in U.S. amateur history, a 2003 Pan-America Games gold medal winner who fought all over the world, including the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. The 31-year-old Estrada won his first seven pro fights, until losing an eight-round majority decision on the road to Travis Walker. Estrada rebounded with eight straight victories against notables including Rob... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:40:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jason_estrada_in_must_win_fight_this_weekend_in_providence/10253602 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jason_estrada_in_must_win_fight_this_weekend_in_providence/10253602 Jason Estrada in must-win fight this weekend in Providence http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jason_estrada_in_must_win_fight_this_weekend_in_providence/10253602 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/f/bff87b3c25b6fdea33b21940e31c67973ffa13ea/mini/Alexander_Povetkin_v_bd97.jpg I wasn't so sure about the whole world ending in 2012 thing until Sonny Boy Jaro beat Pongsaklek Wonjongkam on the weekend. Now I'm starting to think it might happen. The only thing that stopped me from running into the street for a naked looting session was Wlad Klitschko KOing the hapless Jean Marc Mormeck. This isn't one of those chock-a-block weeks in which we're going to have to insert subliminal messages into TQBR copy to encourage you to stop watching boxing and bathe, but there's one big show on Saturday night. Showtime has the rematch of featherweight Orlando Salido's 2011 upset of Juan Manuel Lopez and it's an intriguing fight in many ways. Apart from that, The Ring's number one middleweight contender, Danny Geale, is fighting in his native Tasmania and there will generally be punches being thrown around the world. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido, Saturday, Showtime, San Juan Puerto Rico. Featherweight Juan Manuel L... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:41:25 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_juan_manuel_lopez_orlando_salido_and_danny_geale/10240744 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_juan_manuel_lopez_orlando_salido_and_danny_geale/10240744 The Week's Boxing Schedule, Featuring Juan Manuel Lopez, Orlando Salido And Danny Geale http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_juan_manuel_lopez_orlando_salido_and_danny_geale/10240744 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6d24b99634c27f5533db9ddd2b60f8fa2a3de5e6/mini/STEVEN_LUEVANO_VS_0f4a.jpg In what will be last bout on home soil before heading abroad, International Boxing Federation world Middleweight champion Daniel "The Real Deal" Geale faces his toughest test to date when he defends his crown against the number one contender Osumanu Adama of the United States. The champion wants another taste of hometown support after the roaring atmosphere generated by the D.E.C.s capacity crowd during his 1st defense was compared by legendary U.S. promoter, Gary Shaw, to that of a Las Vegas super fight. Grange Global Promotions in conjunction with Main Event Television and Gary Shaw Productions present a night of world class boxing Wednesday, March 7th 2012 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, Tasmania. This is Daniel's mandatory defense of the much coveted IBF 160lb title captured in Germany last May, Geale's record currently stands at 26-1 (15 KO) and victory imperative in order to set up a unification bout abroad in the middle of the year. Whilst his ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:50:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/daniel_geale_will_defend_ibf_title_against_osumanu_adama_in_tasmania_australia/9533741 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/daniel_geale_will_defend_ibf_title_against_osumanu_adama_in_tasmania_australia/9533741 Daniel Geale Will Defend IBF Title Against Osumanu Adama in Tasmania, Australia http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/daniel_geale_will_defend_ibf_title_against_osumanu_adama_in_tasmania_australia/9533741 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/3/23524407776bea46178278cd83a4d7d68ed6f13b/mini/_Daniel_Geale_34ff.jpg