The proposed 140 tournament structure......me no like!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Uncle Rico, May 21, 2010.


  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    its not true taht every fighter faces each other in the super 6

    but seriously, anyone who thinks the super6 format sucks is just too whiny
     
  2. Uncle Oden

    Uncle Oden Respect Guzman banned

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    It's not a tournament and nobody has suggested it except for Khan, and he'd want no part of it anyway. Get over it. There is no tournament. But I'd love one.
     
  3. FinalBELL

    FinalBELL Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think the format is fine. I love the fact that these fighters can redeem themselves after a loss to a top fighter. But this tournament is being stretched out far too long.
     
  4. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I really don't see the problem in the Khan v Maidana winner fighting the Alexander v Bradley winner format.

    It's not about a tournament. It is just about the good old fashion formula of boxing; the best fight the best and the rest duke it out amongst themselves to see who gets the next shot at the best.

    Bradley and Alexander are generally regarded as number 1 and 2 in the division so they should fight it out to see who is best. Khan and Maidana are largely regarded as the 3rd and 4th best in the division so they should also fight it out to see who gets the next crack at the number 1 guy.

    Like i said, its just basic boxing rankings commonsense. No need for a silly tournament.

    There is also the fact that Maidana is Khans mandatory and people have been claiming for awhile now that Khan is ducking Maidana (and any heavy hitter for that matter) so this way makes sense.
     
  5. SiccSense

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    Khan suggested an informal tournament, which was pretty good idea, people were complaining that he was ducking Maidana, now he is willing to fight him, people are looking for another route to bash the guy. Pathetic.
     
  6. Big Left

    Big Left Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Khan has to fight Maidana - he is just mixing it up by saying Bradley and Alexander should fight - it helps him if they do fight but i think that Bradley and Alexander will want to wait until someone beats Khan again so that when they fight they can say it is for the best in the divison.

    I mean Bradley and Alexander dont wanna be fighting for the right to face Khan - that sort devalues their fight in my opinion and it is one of the biggest prospect fights in America - along with Ward/Dirrell which will happen at the end of this year.
     
  7. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    What are you talking about? :huh

    Bradley's team recently said they are in full agreement with Khan, and they too want these match-ups pushed forward. And please explain how Khan wants no part of it, when he himself is the one who publicly (live TV) said he wants Maidana soon, in a 4-man tournament format.
     
  8. lufcrazy

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    They are clearly the top 4 lww's atm... the other contenders are peterson, urango, kotelnik, ortiz and they have been soundly beaten by the top men. yes kot beat maidana but since then both have gone in opposite directions.

    i rate alexander the top dog. i see khan easily stopping maidana, katsidis would be a sterner test if he moves up. but as it is these 4 should get it on.
     
  9. timmyjames

    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    its not really a tourny the way they have it planned
     
  10. The MesserStick

    The MesserStick DavidTua.net Blows Full Member

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    If they sign for a tournament then there is no need for them to fight for the regular title. It's just not right for the 2 clearly best fighters at 140 to have to fight in the 1st round. I want to see the fight but they would both beat either of the other 2. Also having an American in both semifinals is the better thing to do for all parties.

    I know Khan is the interim champ. It doesn't frigging matter though if they sign the deal. In a tournament proposed this way, Khan gets a very unfair and unwarranted advantage. Khan should have to run through both Bradley and Alexander to win the tournament IMO. He is a 3 seed at best.
     
  11. Pax

    Pax Well-Known Member Full Member

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    at least it will end w/ an ultimate winner, how long would it take for these 7 guys to fight each other and decide a TRUE winner?