Ward vs. Bika in the works

[Rantcatrat]

This tournament has failed. Why are we even bothering with this charade now? Hardly any of the original fighters are left.

Pointless.

I just think that is a bit harsh, mate. I see the Super Six as something which worked well to match the top guys at 68' but failed to live up to our expecations as a tournament. Maybe as a concept it failed because three of the original participants are out. Let's give credit when it's due and look at what the tournament did right.

For one, I give props to Showtime for making a valient attempt at something novel in the boxing world. The tournament also did a great job making the important fights at 168 actually happen. How many times do we as boxing fans miss seeing the best fight the best? Haye/Klitschkos, Vic/Donaire II, PBF/Pacquiao, and the list goes on. The tournament brought us quality matches pitting the best at 68' against eachother including Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler, Mikkel Kessler-Andre Ward, and Arthur Arbaham-Jermain Taylor. In addition, it completely changed the landscape at 68': Jermain Taylor retired; Kessler was exposed and vindicated; and, the rise of Andre Ward began. We got that all within a year.

Clearly, it hasn't been perfect. Forcing us to sit through an Andre Dirrell fight coupled with all the injuries detracted from the tournament's success.

However, it's not even over yet. As far as compelling match-ups that could be made at 68', Arthur Abraham/Carl Froch is definitely up there. As is Andre Ward with either of Froch/Abraham, a match we will see in the next round. And maybe you don't think they belong in the tournament, but Johnson/Green verse Froch/Abraham are going to be fun fights to watch. At the end of the day, the main upsetting part about the tournament is that Kessler is out and we have to wait a few months to see Ward fight Froch or Abraham.

Who would you rather see Ward/Abraham/Froch fight other than Bute?