The Neutral Corner

Newark -- Adamek's Army was out in full force tonight, approximately 5,900 strong. The loyal following of cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, faces painted, waiving Polish flags, did not leave the Prudential Center disappointed. After a slow start, Adamek methodically wore down Johnathon Banks, dropping him twice in the eighth round before referee Eddie Cotton stopped it.

Also on the Showtime card was an IBF middleweight title-eliminator that saw Giovanni Lorenzo knock out Dionisio Miranda with a single right hand in the second round. On the non-televised portion of the show, local favorite Jerson Ravelo was stopped with 11 seconds left in the fight by Don Mouton. Ravelo led on two scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

Click here to read more about the Adamek-Banks fight.

Here is the AP report of Adamek's win over Banks.

-- CASSIDY