Super six tournament!!!!

[Rantcatrat]

No, the Ring isn't going to have it's vacancy filled at least not yet. Kessler is 1, Bute is 2. There is no working around that, Ward is 9 so there won't be a champion in the first round. By the end of the thing I'm sure someone will be able to jump Bute and we can have a 1,2 bout for the Ring belt. As of right now, no.

The Ring offered to supply belts to the 1978 Don King US championship tournament that had a huge negative fallout.

Can't a Ring champion be filled with the winner of the number 1 and the number 3 fighters? If Froch beat Dirrell and only lost to Kessler in the tournament...couldn't a Froch v. Kessler fight be for the Ring belt especially if Andrade beat Bute?

Said it from the start. Jermain Taylor will revive his career by winning the tournament

That would be monstrous. Doubt it will happen, but I'd love to see it. In fact, I think a Kessler v. Taylor fight would be fought at an amazingly high level of boxing. I'd love to hear Manny's round-by-round on that one.

I'm taking Kessler he has the most well rounded skills, power, and experience combo.

I not saying he's the most skilled boxer, or fastest or strongest. But he is the most overall solid in all categories combined.

He is the complete package. I agree. I'm also impressed that he is willing to go anywhere to fight anyone. He fought Calzaghe in Wales, Mundine in Australia, and now Ward in Oakland? Even in Denmark, hasn't he caught wind about the raucous Oaktown fans?

well full disclosure I've put myself down for Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell and am giving some consideration to Kessler.

Why not throw Froch, Abraham, and Taylor in there too?

Here's a cool tale-of-the-tape on Taylor v. Abraham: Jermain Taylor vs Arthur Abraham: Tale Of The Tape

Everyone's picking their winner, but how about explaining the reasoning given the Showtime match and point structure. Each fighter faces three opponents over the next 18 months. The top four fighters advance to the semi-finals where it is single elimination. The fighters receive 2 points for winning a fight, 1 extra point for a knockout, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for losing.

I could see Froch beating Dirrell, but he then faces Kessler and that is a bad match up for the Cobra. Or, Froch loses both matches. Thus, I don't see how Froch gets passed the first round.

I could see Kessler losing to Ward on points in Oakland, but beating Froch. Or, Kessler wins both fights. Either way he makes it to the next round.

Who do Dirrell, Ward, Taylor, and Abraham fight after the first round? I'm sure Abraham and Taylor fight in the US. That'll help me decide the rest.

[The Fightfan]

Here's a cool tale-of-the-tape on Taylor v. Abraham: Jermain Taylor vs Arthur Abraham: Tale Of The Tape

Damn this to me just about sums up the fight. Abraham has more power in those leg's than the chicken legged Taylor.Taylor the bigger man up top than the chicken chested Abraham. I think both guy's have good skill but I am going with Taylor for a UD.

[JT Rock]

Taylor the bigger man up top than the chicken chested Abraham. I think both guy's have good skill but I am going with Taylor for a UD.

Although we dont agree on much, in principle I'm with you on this but the reality is, Taylor has to pitch a shutout with at least 3 knockdowns to earn a draw in Germany with a Sauerland event..

Unfortunately if its a booger decision I can see Sauerland ruining this whole tournament. If AA or Taylor dont knock the other out and Taylor dominates the fight legitimately, I'll sure as hell be cringing when they go to the cards. With that many promoters involved each one isint going to want to see his fighter screwed like that...

[The Fightfan]

Taylor the bigger man up top than the chicken chested Abraham. I think both guy's have good skill but I am going with Taylor for a UD.

Although we dont agree on much, in principle I'm with you on this but the reality is, Taylor has to pitch a shutout with at least 3 knockdowns to earn a draw in Germany with a Sauerland event..

Unfortunately if its a booger decision I can see Sauerland ruining this whole tournament. If AA or Taylor dont knock the other out and Taylor dominates the fight legitimately, I'll sure as hell be cringing when they go to the cards. With that many promoters involved each one isint going to want to see his fighter screwed like that...

I honestly think we do agree on alot of thing's except David Haye. Anyway I hope Jermain gets a fair shake if he does well. It would suck if he looked good and finished strong only to find out it was a blowout on the cards.

[JT Rock]

Everyone's picking their winner, but how about explaining the reasoning given the Showtime match and point structure.

I already went on record and stated do due the magnitude and talent involved I'm not even going to take a stab at mapping out a course for a favorite since the whole thing is so wide open, anything can happen and believe me it will.

Taylor is my feel good favorite and I am rooting for him 100%, my 2nd would be Abraham but its a bit of a conflict seeing their squared off for the 1st fight..

When the dust settles at tournament end and 1 of the 2 is standing I'll be satisfied. If it's Taylor than I'll be pretty damned pleased, I feel no one expects much from Jermain given his last few fights and has been pretty much written off as an elite fighter. The lack of pressure and expectation will prove beneficial for him as he flys under the radar. if he could put AA away than BAM!!! He's riding a wave of confidence coupled with his skill, athleticism and potential as he advances.. Thats the most basic way to explain my feel good pick