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Dan Rafael reports Sam Soliman will face 17-0, 25 year old middleweight prospect Dominic Wade over 10 rounds in the main event of a ShoBox tripleheader on June 26 in Washington - according to Showtime.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/post ... st-soliman

According to BoxRec Wade has weighed over the Middleweight limit in all his fights.
He hasn't fought for any belts in the Pros. Reportedly had a 160 fight amateur career.
25yrs old strong, good mover with fast hands.
This won't be any gimmie for Sam.

Surprised Soliman is ready to fight so soon after the leg problems.
Will be one of the best wins of his career if he beats Wade.

Perseus wrote:Surprised Soliman is ready to fight so soon after the leg problems.
Will be one of the best wins of his career if he beats Wade.

It's seven and a half months since the injury occurred. You could probably rehab a complete knee reconstruction in that period.

Perseus wrote:Surprised Soliman is ready to fight so soon after the leg problems.
Will be one of the best wins of his career if he beats Wade.

Im not surprised.

DA GOOSE wrote:

Perseus wrote:Surprised Soliman is ready to fight so soon after the leg problems.
Will be one of the best wins of his career if he beats Wade.

Im not surprised.

Sam has always been one of the fittest guys going around. I'm not surprised either.

Soliman-Wade confirmed for June 26

by Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Former IBF middleweight champion Sam Soliman will fight up-and-coming Dominic Wade in Shelton, Washington, on June 26. Soliman, 41, who is making a comeback from a potential career ending knee injury is giving away 16 years to take on former US Olympic champion, 25-year-old Dominic Wade, who is undefeated in 17 professional fights, 12 by knockout.

“I live for the challenge and I have my sights set on regaining the world title,” Soliman said. “I was offered the fight with Dominic Wade and it’s not in my DNA to say no. It’s a dangerous fight because Wade is young and has nothing to lose. I’ve worked hard to overcome my injury and regain the form required to fight at the highest level. Now I’m back to my best, and hungry to be a two-time champion.”

Soliman lost the IBF Middleweight world title to Jermain Taylor last October, after suffering a crippling knee injury in the fifth round. At the time, all judges had Soliman leading on points. Taylor went on to take control of the fight, with Soliman left fighting on one leg with no lateral movement.

“Everytime I threw a punch it felt like a nail was being driven into my knee, but I wasn’t going to give up,” Soliman said. “That set-back has made me stronger. I’ve got a new knee, a great team, and the will to endure.”

Team Soliman have confirmation from the IBF World body that Soliman’s fight with Wade will not impact on his elimination bout eligibility to take on the winner of the vacant IBF middleweight world title, which will be decided when Hasan N’Dam and David Lemieux meet on June 20.

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/soliman ... -26-291720

he's a great aussie.

has been a great ambassador for oz boxing for many years.

good luck to him.