NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Top heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek took a step toward a championship showdown with one of the Klitschko brothers, unanimously outpointing Kevin McBride on Saturday night.
Adamek (44-1 with 28 knockouts) dominated from the outset, using his speed to outscore and outpunch his opponent, winning every round on all three judges’ scorecards. Judge Robert Grosso had the fight 120-107 in favor of the Polish-born Adamek, who now lives in Kearny, N.J., while judges Lynn Carter and Larry Hazzard, Jr. both had the fight 119-108.
McBride (35-9-1), an Irish fighter who lives in Massachusetts, entered the ring at a whopping 285 pounds, 70 pounds heavier than Adamek.
