Dates set for first round of Super Middleweight Tourney

[OumaFan]

Dirrell-Froch and Abraham-Taylor on Oct 17th

and Kessler-Ward on November 21st.

I've got Dirrell

Not sure yet about Abraham-Taylor, I know that's a slam dunk to most but not me.

And Kessler.

[Drago]

this tournament is a great idea, when was the last time anything like this done before all i can remember was when tyson cleaned up in the heavyweight elimination tournament in the 80's

[Kev]

I can't wait for it, it's going to be great.

Froch has already revealed his first round draw so I'm guessing the others have too.

Froch's lineup is as follows.

Fight One. Andre Dirrell

Fight Two. Mikkel Kessler

Fight Three. Artur Abraham


I havn't see the first round fixtures for the other fighters but that is what Froch said his fixtures were on ITV 4 at the weekend.

That's a fucking hell of a lineup and if he's unbeaten by the end of that he'll have done more than Joe Calzaghe imo.

Imagine that, 5 fights consecutively being as follows.

Pascal
Taylor
Dirrel
Kessler
Abraham

And then he's still got the semis and final.

Whoever wins this tournament will have one hell of a fucking resume by the end of it!

[ElTerribleMorales]

I can't wait for it, it's going to be great.

Froch has already revealed his first round draw so I'm guessing the others have too.

Froch's lineup is as follows.

Fight One. Andre Dirrell

Fight Two. Mikkel Kessler

Fight Three. Artur Abraham


I havn't see the first round fixtures for the other fighters but that is what Froch said his fixtures were on ITV 4 at the weekend.

That's a fucking hell of a lineup and if he's unbeaten by the end of that he'll have done more than Joe Calzaghe imo.

Imagine that, 5 fights consecutively being as follows.

Pascal
Taylor
Dirrel
Kessler
Abraham

And then he's still got the semis and final.

Whoever wins this tournament will have one hell of a fucking resume by the end of it!

agree, but IMO Dirrel outboxes Froch for a UD, Abraham/Taylor probably will have it's moments but Taylor most likely will fade down the stretch and Abraham will stop him with precise sharp shots, and well i think Kessler will take it

[LEGION]

This is great news; and gives us something to look forward to while awaiting that Pac/Cotto fight.

I haven't seen enough of Dirrell, or Froch tbh, to make a prediction. I'll say Froch just because I feel like it. I still say Froch gets a lesson in boxing frm several of these guys but time will tell.

I got Abraham winning against Taylor, think Taylor will look hella' good for the 1st 6 or 7 unitl Abraham picks it up coupled with Taylor gassing. But Taylor may find his way in this tournament in regards to conditioning and learning how to not burn so much nervous energy; he does that he's going to spoil some parties.

Kessler/Ward is one I am having trouble with. I'm going Ward. This tune up fight Kessler has coming up is fin and dandy; but it's another junkbutt he's fighting like the last 2; been a while since he's been in with a real decent fighter and Ward is confident right now. Nerves mght play into these 1st fights for young guys like Direll and Ward.

Froch
Abraham
Ward

This is like the greatest sh#t ever

[THE THIRD MAN]

Dirrell-Froch and Abraham-Taylor on Oct 17th

and Kessler-Ward on November 21st.

I've got Dirrell

Not sure yet about Abraham-Taylor, I know that's a slam dunk to most but not me.

And Kessler.

Super Middle is 'THE' division currently, this is a great idea. We get good fights all round. Now let's get the Super Bantams to do the same thing?

[ElTerribleMorales]

Dirrell-Froch and Abraham-Taylor on Oct 17th

and Kessler-Ward on November 21st.

I've got Dirrell

Not sure yet about Abraham-Taylor, I know that's a slam dunk to most but not me.

And Kessler.

Super Middle is 'THE' division currently, this is a great idea. We get good fights all round. Now let's get the Super Bantams to do the same thing?

or even the jr welters

Bradley
Maidana
Holt
Hatton
Khan
Torres
Campbell
Guzman

[Spicoli]

I really hope everyone sticks to it and the managers-politicos dont come in and muck it up once the results start going against them.

What happened to Allan Green?Would have been a added player.He needs to get it going.

I'm seeing Abraham really do a number on Taylor.Have come to like Taylor but I think he's actually near the end of......Ward/Kessler should be great.But Kessler is no Miranda....who's Psyche and chin had already been opened.Good Improvements from Ward but very tall order here.Think Kess bulls him around late for win......Dirrell and Froch may just be a train wreck.Think Dirrells hand speed may give him shitefits.Dirrell by decision.

[knodaledge]

This is a really interesting thing and should be done more often. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Ward wins the whole thing. Would like him to get some recognition.

[CFH]

It's good we have this kind of high profile boxing tournament. First round match up of Abraham vs. Taylor is quite intriguing.

I agree. It's the most compelling of all the first round matches. Will Abraham be able to put enough pressure on Taylor to tire him out? Because if he doesn't, he's going to get outboxed and suffer his first loss. I think Abraham has everything going for him coming into the fight, but he's traditionally been so economical with his punches that I wonder if he won't let Taylor steal the fight by simply allowing him to last the distance.

[JazMerkin]

This all adds into what looks like a great last 3rd of boxing for us

Haye-Vitali
Floyd-JMM
Abraham-Taylor
Froch-Dirrell
Kessler-Ward
Pac-Cotto
Bute-Andrade II
Dawson-Johnson II

Considering its only July that's pretty damn good I think.

[Taeth]

Dirrell-Froch and Abraham-Taylor on Oct 17th

and Kessler-Ward on November 21st.

I've got Dirrell

Not sure yet about Abraham-Taylor, I know that's a slam dunk to most but not me.

And Kessler.

Super Middle is 'THE' division currently, this is a great idea. We get good fights all round. Now let's get the Super Bantams to do the same thing?

I think welterweight is still a deeper division, but 122/126 sure is getting deep.

[smashup]

Anyone else think Boxing as a whole could benefit from going this way with these mini tournaments?

Personally i think this is brilliant and cannot wait.

I heard Froch could earn $50-60 million if he can come out on top

[Kev]

Anyone else think Boxing as a whole could benefit from going this way with these mini tournaments?

Personally i think this is brilliant and cannot wait.

I heard Froch could earn $50-60 million if he can come out on top

If he wins this tournament Calzaghe will HAVE to come back and shut him up, his thunder will have well and truly been stolen.

[LEGION]

Anyone else think Boxing as a whole could benefit from going this way with these mini tournaments?

Personally i think this is brilliant and cannot wait.

I heard Froch could earn $50-60 million if he can come out on top

If he wins this tournament Calzaghe will HAVE to come back and shut him up, his thunder will have well and truly been stolen.

I wonder if JC would come back? He'd be what; 42 or around there? I wonder if he could do it, or would? Guess that's putting the cart before the horse though; Froch ain't winning that whole thing. And if he does God save us from you.