168 Tornament Matchups...Thank You Showtime

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  1. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Arthur Abraham Vs Jermain Taylor - October In Germany
    Carl Froch Vs Andre Dirrell - October In The UK
    Mikkel Kessler Vs Andre Ward - In November
    Arthur Abraham vs Andre Dirrell - January 2010 America
    Mikkel Kessler Vs Carl Froch - March 2010 Europe
    Andre Ward Vs Jermain Taylor - April/May 2010 Usa
    Andre Dirrel Vs Andre Ward - September 2010 usa
    Arthur Abraham Vs Carl Froch - November 2010
    Mikkel Kessler VS Jermain Taylor - November 2010

    Jesus Lord.. this is way to good to be true.... i definitely expect something to mess this whole thing up..... I used to be a big hater of 168 because no one fought anyone.... but finally i can give 168 props if everyone steps up to the plate.... if this truly happens.... i think jermain taylor will quit before the whole thing finishes up



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  2. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

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    This sort of tournament is a career maker and breaker.

    Some might as well retire after it and there's potential for a P4Per to come from this.

    It would be incredible.
     
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  3. PugilisticPower

    PugilisticPower The Blonde Batman Full Member

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    It won't happen.

    A: You've got the issue of the belt agencies not sanctioning these fights, because they're ****ing ******ed.

    B: Kessler is tied up with Palle and cannot escape the contract.

    C: No way Ward or Dirrell puts themselves in these match ups against Abraham/Kessler.
     
    PugilisticPower, Jul 4, 2009
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  4. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Pie in the Sky.
     
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  5. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    They should do an elimination tournament.

    This format is ****. Say Taylor loses to Abraham and Ward then why the **** would anyone be interested in Taylor-Kessler? Taylor would have had 3 straight losses to Froch, Abraham and Ward.
     
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  6. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Other Notes

    - Kessler Has Moved Passed His Legal Battles With Palle. Promoters Involved Will Be - Goosen, Shaw, Dibella, Sauerland, Hennesy
    - Abraham Woudl Vacate & Go to 168
    - Kelly Pavlik Would Be Left With No One To Fight FOR A LONG TIME... Cept The Winner Of Bute - Andrade Or Paul Williams
    - This Would Be A Global Event... Kudos To The Promoters (IF IT FALLS THROUGH) For Working Along Side Of Each Other Instead Of Pitted Against Each Other
     
    walk with me, Jul 4, 2009
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  7. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

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    Elimination tournament will just leave people saying 'He wasn't the real winner, fighter A would have beaten the winner, his style just didn't match up well against fighter B, that's why he went out early'
     
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  8. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    :lol: true
     
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  9. PugilisticPower

    PugilisticPower The Blonde Batman Full Member

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    Personally, Without Bute in there, I don't see anyone challenging Kessler if he is the fighter that went against Joe Calzaghe. If he's lost a step then I think it'll be intriguing to see what Abraham can do, very good turtle styled defense with good power and handspeed.

    It will also be a test for Ward and Dirrell. Guys who will get spanked the moment they're in a live fight? Froch and Taylor.
     
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  10. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I never Cheered for 168... but i prey this happens...this alone will keep boxing interesting for 1 year str8
     
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  11. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This won't happen, atleast according to the script that Showtime has set out there. Too many variables to clog things up. But I like what Showtime is trying to do here and if even some of these proposed bouts come off I'd be satisfied. Even if three or four of the 9 proposed fights come off then Showtime deserves credit for making excellent fights.
     
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  12. Da Chin Chekka

    Da Chin Chekka Chi-Town!!! Full Member

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    I agree on a & b, not c though. Andre Ward just made Edison Miranda look foolish he took the dude to school. Miranda gave Abraham fits the first time they fought, got destroyed the second fight though. I know you can't go by that. Styles makes fights and Ward showed me that he really has some excellent skills. I know that doesn't mean he will beat Abraham but I think the Miranda fight did wonders for his confidence I don't see him being scared to get it on with Abraham.
     
    Da Chin Chekka, Jul 4, 2009
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  13. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    if this goes down....


    showtime>hbo last half of 09 & first half of 10

    unless floyd vs pacman comes off
     
    walk with me, Jul 4, 2009
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  14. dbouziane

    dbouziane ............. Full Member

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    this would be amazing...i don't want to get my hopes up, but i can't help it
     
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  15. Da Chin Chekka

    Da Chin Chekka Chi-Town!!! Full Member

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    You said it all right there!!!:yep
     
    Da Chin Chekka, Jul 4, 2009
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