Six Man SMW Tournment

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  1. pirlo

    pirlo Active Member Full Member

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    Shouldnt Abraham and Kessler just fight ?

    This tournament is useless. Bute cant fight Kessler or Abraham in next 2 years. Who needs this **** ?
     
    pirlo, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    Butes irrevelant
     
    DOM5153, Jul 10, 2009
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  3. PugilisticPower

    PugilisticPower The Blonde Batman Full Member

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    lol at how highly ranked Kessler is.

    Yet you find people say Joe is overrated all the time?
     
    PugilisticPower, Jul 10, 2009
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  4. mckay_89

    mckay_89 Haw you! Full Member

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    Every time i see one of your posts it's always about Joe ****ing Calzaghe!
     
    mckay_89, Jul 10, 2009
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  5. pirlo

    pirlo Active Member Full Member

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    The only good thing about this tournament is that Kessler can get 3 loses and makes Joe look bad :D
     
    pirlo, Jul 10, 2009
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  6. Clarkson

    Clarkson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    One of the 3 europeans I think will win.
     
    Clarkson, Jul 10, 2009
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  7. Damo1712

    Damo1712 Boss Full Member

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    i hope this tourny goes ahead as planned thats all i can say
     
    Damo1712, Jul 10, 2009
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  8. Antsu

    Antsu Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hmm. After the first match ups how they will match remaining three guys in six man tournament.

    Wouldn’t it make more sense to have 4 or 8 man tournament?

    Anyway King Arthur will conquer Super middleweights in this tournament.
     
    Antsu, Jul 10, 2009
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  9. diamondDave

    diamondDave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Here is how I rank em coming in

    1. Abraham-A proven winner who will be stronger at 168
    2. Kessler-Fine fighter, natural 168 will be very tough to beat.
    3. Ward-The spoiler, can really make a name for himself, good power, fantastic speed, and skills
    4. Froch-Solid but he can be out-boxed
    5. Taylor-Naturally huge but lacking in skills even at this point in his career
    6. Dirrell-Fast but unproven and facing a monumental step up in class
     
    diamondDave, Jul 10, 2009
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  10. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Depending on the match ups,but at first glance Kessler seems to lead the way.He has a manditory coming up which goes to purse bids shortly,so when he will actually be available is up to conjecture.
     
    fatcity, Jul 10, 2009
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  11. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    I didnt really vote with my head, went for Froch. I think he's a longshot, but i'll be rootin for him.
     
    ed7890, Jul 10, 2009
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  12. NickBarker

    NickBarker Damnum Absque Injuria Full Member

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    ESPN is reporting that they have a copy of the master contract, which stipulates that "[c]ontractually, mandatory bouts cannot interfere with a tournament fight."
     
    NickBarker, Jul 10, 2009
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  13. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I voted for Kessler but I really don't care who wins - I'm just happy, and pleasantly surprised, this seems to be happening.

    I'm looking forward to seeing how good Dirrell and Ward are - it's admirable they're putting their undefeated records on the line so we can find out.

    I think Abraham will be stronger at 168 (making 160 seems to be hurting him in his last few performances) so it's certainly possible he could win it, but I just think Kessler has the right style to beat him.
     
    Henke67, Jul 10, 2009
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  14. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    If these fighters take this tournament with this clause included it could be a HUGE step towards the fading away of ABC gangs...
     
    unclepaulie, Jul 10, 2009
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  15. socrates

    socrates THE ORIGINAL... Full Member

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    -kesslers inactivity will be a factor as to how far he gets

    -taylor will no doubt start strong but blow his wod as soon as pressure is applied, though i wouldnt be suprised if he makes it to the final(cut the **** with the stamina crap the guy went 24 rounds with hopkins,12 rounds with pavlik (in the last fight),12 rounds with lacy (albeit a shot version) and countless other times, he just cannot deal with pressure fighters so take your self denial and time of the month excuses and just deal with the fact your boy nearly got decapitated by a fighter he barely knew the name of

    -froch undoubtedly the one to watch here,as always the underdog but my bets on him

    -direll still a few ? as to how highly he should be regarded,should be the ultimate gauge of his ability this

    -ward ?

    -abraham nahhh
     
    socrates, Jul 10, 2009
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