Hello Tomasz, welcome to 15rounds.com
Firstly you have a fight this weekend with Jason Estrada. What do you expect him to bring to this fight?
I don’t really care what other fighters are bringing. I always thought it was up to me. The wins and losses are controlled by me.
Now your fighting up at Heavyweight now, how do you find fighting much bigger guys?
There is no difference in my approach to training, whether I am fighting someone who is 5’ tall or someone who is 7’ tall. It really doesn’t matter to me. It’s about me imposing my will on the other fighter. Training is basically the same just my sparring partners are heavier. The bigger fighters aren’t scaring me.
What is your walk around weight between fights? What weight are you looking to be for Estrada? Did you struggle with weight much making Light Heavyweight and then Cruiserweight?
I walk around naturally at 209 to 214 pounds. I will be between 220 and 222 pounds for the Estrada fight, which seems to be the best weight for me – the most natural. I absolutely struggled to make Light Heavyweight. I’d have to lose between 15 and 20 pounds for each fight. My body took a big beating. Even at cruiserweight I’d have to lose 7 to 10 pounds. It was not easy at either weight.
Without getting to far ahead of ourselves it has been mentioned a win over Estrada will propel you into a fight on HBO with Chris Arreola. Do you have any thoughts on that potential fight?
Do not ask me about Arreola today. I have this fight to think about. Ask me on Sunday.
What prompted you to first make the move up to Heavyweight? Is it the pay days, the possibility of becoming a three weight world champion, or did you struggle to make weight?
Struggling to make weight at the other weight classes had something to do with it, but it’s really always been my dream.
What do you think of the current state of the Heavyweight’s?
I think there are mostly 2 dominant players – the Klitschko’s. But even those guys are beatable. I think there is a huge difference between them and all the other heavyweights.
Can you tell us about you early years in Zywiec, Poland and how it took you into Boxing?
I started boxing when I was 12, I liked it right away. My father loved boxing. He died when I was 2 years old, I don’t remember him, but he said to my Mother, ‘If we have a son, he will be a boxer’, I want to make him proud.”
What do you like to do when your not Boxing?
I enjoy playing tennis and soccer. I have always liked working out to keep in shape. And I like driving fast!
Who would you say is the best fighter you have fought in you career to date?
I would have to answer Chad Dawson because he is the only one who ever beat me.
Your extremely popular in your homeland of Poland and also in Polish communities in America like Chicago and also in Newark. Can you tell us a bit about why you think your so popular amongst your countrymen?
I think it’s because of the way I fight. Polish people can identify with me. Everyone really counts on me to be a good reflection of the Polish people. I am obviously very proud of my Polish heritage.
Finally do you have a message for your fans?
I would love for all of my fans to come support me at Prudential Center. I really get such energy from the crowd. I will win!
Best Wishes Tomasz & good luck on Saturday.
Anson Wainwright
15rounds.com
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