Originally Posted by OumaFan

Originally Posted by LEGION

AA over Taylor; Taylor will use Abrahams slow starting to come out strong; gas out and get smoked in the 9th.

Froch over Dirrell because Ouma said so.

Kessler/Ward going to be the best fight; fast paced and technical. Going to the cards not sure who I'd take; Kessler hasn't exactly been evolving by fighting behemoth's in the division, when he fights at all; could be an "upset".

Sound. Might want to check out Pacdbest's pick and reconsider though. But still, I've picked tens of fights right over the years.

Nope; I'll stick with my your prediction That way I can blame you instead of my usual horrible predictions.

Originally Posted by Diane

Well it looks like it's on!!!!

Showtime to stage six-man super middleweight round-robin tournament - ESPN


The one thing that sucks though, it looks like we will never see Abraham vs Pavlik.

Arum was never going to make that fight. Abraham is not popular enough for the public to demand it and there's a good chance he beats and/or knocks out Pavlik.

Kessler over Ward by close-ish UD.

Dirrell over Froch because both Ouma and Legion picked Froch.

Abraham with a brutal late stoppage over Taylor (who will be ahead on the cards at the time).

I just thought of something, if there are only 3 fights how do they determine who fights in the next round? 3 fighters going forwards only equals one fight which can be made...

Its some kind of point system. LOL how unlikely does this all seem. But seriously I think its like 3 for KO, two for a decision, something like that, they'll go through all the scheduled fights and pick the four semifinalists using that.

This is the tentative schedule, more tentative for the fights after the first round end.


1- Taylor-Abraham( Germany)

2- Kessler-Ward( US)

3- Dirrell - Froch( UK)

4- Abraham- Dirrell

5- Kessler-Froch

6- Ward-Taylor

7- Dirrell- Ward

8- Abraham- Froch

9- Kessler-Taylor

I will literally believe this when I see it but supposedly its set.

And I'm surprised you're acting like you're really picking Dirrell.

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Its some kind of point system. LOL how unlikely does this all seem. But seriously I think its like 3 for KO, two for a decision, something like that, they'll go through all the scheduled fights and pick the four semifinalists using that.

This is the tentative schedule, more tentative for the fights after the first round end.


1- Taylor-Abraham( Germany)

2- Kessler-Ward( US)

3- Dirrell - Froch( UK)

4- Abraham- Dirrell

5- Kessler-Froch

6- Ward-Taylor

7- Dirrell- Ward

8- Abraham- Froch

9- Kessler-Taylor

I will literally believe this when I see it but supposedly its set.

And I'm surprised you're acting like you're really picking Dirrell.

Ok explain to me how long this tournament will last? These guys going to make a career off this tournament or what?

Originally Posted by CFH

Kessler over Ward by close-ish UD.

Dirrell over Froch because both Ouma and Legion picked Froch.

Abraham with a brutal late stoppage over Taylor (who will be ahead on the cards at the time).

Seriously I don't know diddly beans about Dirrell and if I saw him fight I forgot about it I've seen a few of Crotch's fights now.

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Its some kind of point system. LOL how unlikely does this all seem. But seriously I think its like 3 for KO, two for a decision, something like that, they'll go through all the scheduled fights and pick the four semifinalists using that.

This is the tentative schedule, more tentative for the fights after the first round end.


1- Taylor-Abraham( Germany)

2- Kessler-Ward( US)

3- Dirrell - Froch( UK)

4- Abraham- Dirrell

5- Kessler-Froch

6- Ward-Taylor

7- Dirrell- Ward

8- Abraham- Froch

9- Kessler-Taylor

I will literally believe this when I see it but supposedly its set.

And I'm surprised you're acting like you're really picking Dirrell.

I have no idea who will win that fight to be honest. I just felt like being contrary. I've only seen Dirrell fight once. However, I'm not that impressed with Froch. That being said, I do think Froch will probably win if I'm being honest.

The round-robin format is stupid IMO.

Hmm, Kessler and Abraham don't fight on the tentative schedule.

Taylor and Froch have it tough, they both have to fight Kessler and Abraham. If Froch makes it through to the semifinals having to go through Dirrell, Kessler, and Abraham then I guess I'd have to be impressed.

I wish Pavlik could get tossed in there; he'd look like squashed possum by the time it was over.

If Taylor has to fight Kessler and Abraham, he's going to need to walk around wearing a helmet for the rest of his life. If he ever comes out of the coma.

Originally Posted by CFH

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Its some kind of point system. LOL how unlikely does this all seem. But seriously I think its like 3 for KO, two for a decision, something like that, they'll go through all the scheduled fights and pick the four semifinalists using that.

This is the tentative schedule, more tentative for the fights after the first round end.


1- Taylor-Abraham( Germany)

2- Kessler-Ward( US)

3- Dirrell - Froch( UK)

4- Abraham- Dirrell

5- Kessler-Froch

6- Ward-Taylor

7- Dirrell- Ward

8- Abraham- Froch

9- Kessler-Taylor

I will literally believe this when I see it but supposedly its set.

And I'm surprised you're acting like you're really picking Dirrell.

I have no idea who will win that fight to be honest. I just felt like being contrary. I've only seen Dirrell fight once and I wasn't overly impressed. However, I'm not that impressed with Froch either. That being said, I do think Froch will probably win if I'm being honest.

The round-robin format is stupid IMO.

I don't know, its stupid in a structural sense for how the semifinalists are chosen but, bright side, a lot of good fights.

If it all comes off this way. I still can't believe this is actually happening and I wouldn't be shocked at all if there were modifications. Like Legion says this shit is going to be going on for a while as it stands. Couple years at least. The whole thing is bizarre but everybody seems to be sticking with the story that its set.

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Originally Posted by CFH

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Its some kind of point system. LOL how unlikely does this all seem. But seriously I think its like 3 for KO, two for a decision, something like that, they'll go through all the scheduled fights and pick the four semifinalists using that.

This is the tentative schedule, more tentative for the fights after the first round end.


1- Taylor-Abraham( Germany)

2- Kessler-Ward( US)

3- Dirrell - Froch( UK)

4- Abraham- Dirrell

5- Kessler-Froch

6- Ward-Taylor

7- Dirrell- Ward

8- Abraham- Froch

9- Kessler-Taylor

I will literally believe this when I see it but supposedly its set.

And I'm surprised you're acting like you're really picking Dirrell.

I have no idea who will win that fight to be honest. I just felt like being contrary. I've only seen Dirrell fight once and I wasn't overly impressed. However, I'm not that impressed with Froch either. That being said, I do think Froch will probably win if I'm being honest.

The round-robin format is stupid IMO.

I don't know, its stupid in a structural sense for how the semifinalists are chosen but, bright side, a lot of good fights.

If it all comes off this way. I still can't believe this is actually happening and I wouldn't be shocked at all if there were modifications. Like Legion says this shit is going to be going on for a while as it stands. Couple years at least. The whole thing is bizarre but everybody seems to be sticking with the story that its set.

It just seems like with that format, there are even more variables in play that could derail the whole project. I'd rather see an elimination-type event, with the winners and losers both fighting each other.

Originally Posted by CFH

If Taylor has to fight Kessler and Abraham, he's going to need to walk around wearing a helmet for the rest of his life. If he ever comes out of the coma.

LOL.....Reading that gave me an image of Beetlejuice for some reason.

Ok either you peckerheads are ignoring me or trying to figure out if I was being serious. How long will this thing last? I don't understand this whole thing. Is this going to take years to finish or what? Answer goddamnit