Has the Super 6 been a success?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Jack, Aug 10, 2010.


  1. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I just watched a video on the Super 6 and I really think thishas been amazing for us fans. It's great to see the best in the world in this kind of format, all fighting each other. I'd hope for future tournaments like this, but that depends on whether this has been a success...has it?

    I know the Kessler/Froch, Froch/Dirrell and Abraham/Taylor fights were big. Sadly, non of the fights to take place in America have made huge money but maybe that can change a bit, with the upcoming Ward/Dirrell fight? I hope so because this tournament needs to make big money and be a complete success. If it is, it may just set a precedent for the future of boxing. Different promoters coming together and ensuring that the best fight the best. It could give the sport a massive boost. If HBO decided to go with this type of competition, maybe in the 140lbs division, I'm sure it would be a success for them too.

    Does anyone know if it's already considered a financial success? For us fans, it has been but, sadly, that isn't what always counts.
     
  2. Scottish

    Scottish Khan(t) take a punch Full Member

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    To many robberys, home fighter has won every fight!
     
  3. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    The only 'robbery' was Dirrell-Froch
     
  4. cilldara11

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    It's nowhere near over yet. Judge it when it's all said and done! Jeesh....
     
  5. gurmon

    gurmon Active Member Full Member

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    Well I've enjoyed it, hope it crosses over to all weight classes. this way you know the best HAVE to fight the best.
     
  6. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The eventual outcome will be a success in terms of crowning the true SM champ.The hometown advantage must be addressed before the "final" is completed,however.
     
  7. DocLouis

    DocLouis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So far, I'd say it has been. There have been a few unfortunate outcomes, but, hey we really shouldn't complain. Where else are the best facing the best in their division one after the other?
     
  8. BrooklynMumin

    BrooklynMumin HOPKINS A " G " Full Member

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    its been good when the result was KTFO
     
  9. Dom79

    Dom79 Active Member Full Member

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    Hard to say. Outside of hardcore fans, nobody really knows anything about it. Casual fans i've spoken to know there's some sort of boxing tournament going on, but they dont know any of the fighters.
     
  10. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    It's looking good so far, from a fans point of view anyway, hope we get more of them.

    From a business point of view I'm just guessing but I think it's going well so far. Loads of packed shows, lots of great fights for showtime, and it's going to be getting much bigger for them in the next year with the last round and the finals. That final, if things go well, could be one of the biggest nights of boxing on Showtime for a long time.
     
  11. VIP

    VIP Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think it's been great. Judging and refereeing needs to be addressed across the board though not just this tournament.

    But overall it's brought us some great match ups we otherwise would never had seen.
     
  12. time

    time Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah i think so, i enjoyed all the fights. All the different nationalities and styles make it exciting imo
     
  13. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I think it's been tremendous thus far.

    We've seen the best fight each other - isn't that what boxing's supposed to be all about?
     
  14. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's nothing new. But it is a step in the right direction.

    The thing that has made MMA what it is, is a combination of marketing and giving fans what they want. If its a PPV all the fights are interesting, there is good match making and the best fight the best.

    If boxing does more of this it will help the sport, crowning true champs, and making the best fight the best. I mean, this Pac May thing is killing the sport. Everyone wants to see that fight, people that don't watch boxing want to see that fight and it isn't happening. People that don't generally watch boxing are really turned off by this **** and if Floyd thinks putting the fight on hold will increase buys he's nuts.
     
  15. dustball

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    i love it but they need to a better job getting the boxers name out there i have been sceamin for years for showtime and hbo to have a weekly show on boxing much like inside the nfl it would do wonders for the sport