looks like we will get some form off Kessler (WBO), Bute (IBF), S6 Winner (WBA, WBC), S6 Loser unofficial semi finals
well the guy has been out the ring for a while, he beats a Euro level fighter easily, and should have at least another fight before Bute. So the argument would be who should the next tune up fight be against? Stieglitz is a decent enough fighter but will hold the title to ransom so it gets him out of the way and brings us closer to getting an undisputed 168 champion. Kessler can't get his mandatory shot at Froch as he is tied up until the end of the year. So Kessler gets the chance to make some good money fighting in Germany, if he wins, then he has leverage in a deal with Bute should he have to fight in Canada. Wins both then he perhaps retires after fighting the Super 6 winner and be satisfied with what he has achieved. ps - there is talk of Pavlik going to 175 and Bute is already lined up for a fight in Romania I believe.
Fighting BUTE right now would be Stuped for Kessler and Pavlik! Both fighters need another fight before stepping up to Bute after a long lay-off. Kessler Would be smart To Kick "Glitz" ass and Get the WBO belt for a bigger money fight against BUTE. Also For where the fight takes place at! Bute has 21 fights in Monteral! Time for him to fight somewhere else without the HOMETOWN crowd behind him! Pavlik would be dumb to jump right in with BUTE. He is no where near ready! Needs more rounds to knock the RUst off! If Jack Loew has it his way, they will fight a "manfredo" type guy first!
Well at least the super six has exposed Jokers like Alan Green. The Super Six has done well - in clearing up the division somewhat. And whoever wins the super six - Froch r Ward - its natural for whoever fighter wins to rematch Kelseer for Super Middleweight Supremacy.
i understand why there doing it but i don't like it and its not exciting, even though i actually rate Stilgreitz he is very under rated.. mayweather has a 16 month layoff he fights victory ortiz. if he was fighting guiseppe lauri followed by jan zaveck he would rightfully be crucified. anyway if kessler wins do you expect him to fight Bute. More likely he fights Abraham. Yeh next month though. The Pavlik fight will be later in the year. Fat dan was talking about it today. top rank, butes team and showtime all pushing for it.
Pavlik needs to cash in while he can - he's never going to be anything other than a guy with basic attributes and heavy hands who got a purple patch at just the right time. A memory. Bute would dust him and I don't really think Bute is THAT good.
big difference between the Mayweather situation and Kessler though Rob. Mayweather didn't want to fight, stating that he wanted to go on holiday. Kessler was forced on to the sidelines by Montoya. Even if the Bute fight never comes off he can still use his card to get a shot at the WBC title.
we kind of have un official tournament now. Froch vs Ward Bute vs Pavlik Kessler vs Stielgritz Of course Dirrell could also come back. Why not add Dirrell vs Glen Johnson to the mix.
Jokers like Allan Green are going to be there until the end of days. Surely the Super6 was (supposedly) the best 6 SMWs on Earth with the general consensus being the omission of Bute. Why fight Kessler again?
I dont Think BUTE is that good either! He isnt going to STOP pavlik. Pavlik can Beat him if he gets at Least one more Fight in and stays Focused! If he fights Inspired, focused, and gets that Killer Instinct back (that he didnt show against Lopez when he had Lopez hurt.) He can win! He Can Bust That Jaw of Butes that hasn't be tested yet!