Super six goes ahead but semi finals Green still in!!

[skel1983]

Froch vs Abraham - Nov 27 in Helsinki
Ward vs Dirrell - Nov 27 in TBA
Green vs TBA - TBA in TBA



NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2010)–The Group Stage 3 matchups in the Super Six World Boxing Classic, the unprecedented boxing tournament from SHOWTIME Sports® featuring the world’s best super middleweights, have been rescheduled for November 27, it was announced today by Ken Hershman, Executive Vice President and General Manager for sports programming on the network.

The matchup between breakout American stars and friends, Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell, will headline the SHOWTIME® telecast on Saturday, Nov. 27, live at 9p.m. ET/PT. Ward vs. Dirrell, one of the most talked about matchups of the year, will be contested for Ward’s WBA championship and the newly vacated WBC belt, adding yet another dramatic layer to an already captivating fight.

Ward has already locked up his Semifinal berth, but will be protecting his title and undefeated professional record. Dirrell, conversely, needs a win to guarantee his place in the Semis. Dirrell conceivably could get in with two points but he would need help from fellow tournament competitors.

On the same night, Saturday, Nov. 27 from Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland, Arthur Abraham will meet former WBC titlist Carl Froch for their pivotal Group Stage 3 fight. Promoters Kalle Sauerland and Mick Hennessy are working with the Hartwell Areena to finalize details for the event. This bout, matching arguably the two toughest and most aggressive punchers in the Super Six, has been rescheduled from Oct. 2 due to a back injury to Froch.
Allan Green, whose Group Stage 3 bout with Mikkel Kessler was waylaid when Kessler withdrew from competition with an eye injury, has left the perennial contender without an opponent. A decision on Green’s Group Stage 3 bout is expected in the coming days.
The third and final Group Stage will complete the round-robin portion of the tournament and determine the four fighters who will advance to the single-elimination Semifinals. Through the first two Stages, the WBA world champion Ward is the only fighter to have secured a berth in the Semis. No fighter has been eliminated from contention creating a virtual win-or-go-home scenario for each of the men.

Hershman said, “We have asked these fighters to challenge themselves against the best fighters in the world; not in one mega-fight, but in a consecutive series of career defining fights. Injuries and delays are inevitable. However, each one of them has accepted the challenge and brought a level of intensity to the ring that, in my estimation, is unmatched in all of sports.

“We are still on pace to complete the tournament in 2011, at which time we will have delivered to boxing fans around the world a number of the most compelling and meaningful matches in the sport.

“So, the drama continues with all the fighters still alive heading to Group Stage 3. I couldn’t have scripted this any better.”

SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC SCOREBOARD (Through Group Stage 2)
Record Fighter Points
2-0 Andre Ward 4
1-1 Arthur Abraham 3
1-1 Carl Froch 2
1-1 Andre Dirrell 2
0-1 Allan Green 0

[skel1983]

Who do you reckon fights Green?

[skel1983]

Stupid this waste of time.

[armin]

Find some way somehow to get bute in there, but that won't happen since he's tied up with a mandatory, and he's also hbo's guy I think. Pavlik isn't happening, don't think he wants to get in the middle of this after his second professional defeat. Wouldn't shock me if taylor came back to fight the guy that replaced him, since I don't think he is officially permanently retired. Maybe another European like stieglitz, or maybe wouldn't fare well for him sturm could move up and join in, but don't see that happening. So my answer is I guess I have no freaking clue.

[CFH]

It seems to me that it would make more sense to give Ward a bye into the semi's (give him a gimme showcase fight if he wants to stay busy) and to have Dirrell beat the shit out of fight Green rather than introduce another new fighter. I would be overjoyed if Bute somehow made it in though.

[TigerFan]

Bika-Green would be a good choice...seeing how they were supposed to fight each other for Taylor's spot.

Last I heard Stieglitz was fighting Enrique Ornelas in Oct/Nov.

I wouldn't mind seeing Jermain comeback and fight Green. As long as the winner(I think Taylor beats Green) doesn't qualify for the semi-finals. I'm not interested in seeing either of them take another beating.

[killersheep]

Bika-Green would be a good choice...seeing how they were supposed to fight each other for Taylor's spot.

Last I heard Stieglitz was fighting Enrique Ornelas in Oct/Nov.

I wouldn't mind seeing Jermain comeback and fight Green. As long as the winner(I think Taylor beats Green) doesn't qualify for the semi-finals. I'm not interested in seeing either of them take another beating.

I would think that Stieglitz would forgo a fight with Ornelas for a higher profile fight against an easier opponent. Bika is very much a liability and wasn't he suspended from the Mendy fight?

I would like to see Librado Andrade in there.

[TigerFan]

Bika-Green would be a good choice...seeing how they were supposed to fight each other for Taylor's spot.

Last I heard Stieglitz was fighting Enrique Ornelas in Oct/Nov.

I wouldn't mind seeing Jermain comeback and fight Green. As long as the winner(I think Taylor beats Green) doesn't qualify for the semi-finals. I'm not interested in seeing either of them take another beating.

I would think that Stieglitz would forgo a fight with Ornelas for a higher profile fight against an easier opponent. Bika is very much a liability and wasn't he suspended from the Mendy fight?

I would like to see Librado Andrade in there.

Bika got suspended for the Mendy fight? I missed that...my bad. How long is he out for?

Andrade is a good pick...I forgot about him. For some reason I thought he moved up to 175. I think he would wear Green down...a bit like the Mack fight.

Judging from these
super middleweight Boxing Ratings

Former champ Balzsay might be interested. Since Universum lost their TV deal they've been sending some of their fighters on the road. Tajbert for instance and Brahmer-Andrade was mentioned for Canada.

[Hulk]

Green doesn't belong in the tournament. Never did.

[killersheep]

Bika-Green would be a good choice...seeing how they were supposed to fight each other for Taylor's spot.

Last I heard Stieglitz was fighting Enrique Ornelas in Oct/Nov.

I wouldn't mind seeing Jermain comeback and fight Green. As long as the winner(I think Taylor beats Green) doesn't qualify for the semi-finals. I'm not interested in seeing either of them take another beating.

I would think that Stieglitz would forgo a fight with Ornelas for a higher profile fight against an easier opponent. Bika is very much a liability and wasn't he suspended from the Mendy fight?

I would like to see Librado Andrade in there.

Bika got suspended for the Mendy fight? I missed that...my bad. How long is he out for?

Andrade is a good pick...I forgot about him. For some reason I thought he moved up to 175. I think he would wear Green down...a bit like the Mack fight.

Judging from these
super middleweight Boxing Ratings

Former champ Balzsay might be interested. Since Universum lost their TV deal they've been sending some of their fighters on the road. Tajbert for instance and Brahmer-Andrade was mentioned for Canada.

I guess I need to check, I thought I read something about that, but could be my old man memory playing tricks on me.

[amat]

I can only see 2 reasons to do this. 1 is to protect Ward from being eliminated if he loses, the other is because I'm sure DiBella had lawyers ready to go if Green was eliminated with only 1 fight. I would like to see Taylor come back, but honestly I like CFH's idea the most.

[Kev]

I can only see 2 reasons to do this. 1 is to protect Ward from being eliminated if he loses, the other is because I'm sure DiBella had lawyers ready to go if Green was eliminated with only 1 fight. I would like to see Taylor come back, but honestly I like CFH's idea the most.

Yeah me too, that makes the most sense.

Dirrell deserves a chance to qualify as well seeing as his loss to Froch was controversial. Against Green he has a great chance to get through. Ward has already qualified so I see no need for him to even fight in the third round now.

[Youngblood]

I couldn't see Bute entering this, at least not at this point. For promotional reasons, ie $$$. His stock will be most served fighting who is the winner of this, and the match will be appealing because of the draw of fans from the winner, and his continually building base.

I'd like to see him in it, but it wouldn't make sense.

And yea, I agree with CFH's proposal. Ward deserves the bye.

[Spicoli]

This is all become a duct tape affair. I mean searching for a late sub...for a late sub in Green, who lost decisively. Just seems a little backwards.

[DAWGSWIN]

This is all become a duct tape affair. I mean searching for a late sub...for a late sub in Green, who lost decisively. Just seems a little backwards.

I agree. I'm becoming increasingly less intersted in this tournament. I still like the fights, but I think the goal has been missed.

BTW, long time no "see" Spicoli. Lord willing, I'll be in the Dome Sunday for a "dirty bird" plucking!