WBSS super-middleweight competition update - Groves vs Eubank Jr set

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  1. james5000

    james5000 2010's poster of the decade Full Member

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    I think I was just far more optimistic than you, and probably had higher expectations.

    If Eubank Jr doesn't sign up, I won't utter his name ever again, any **** can get in, surely he can
     
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    qwertyblahblah Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm having trouble finding an explanation about wild cards. Up to two wild cards are allowed per divisional tourney, right? They are clear that the requirement otherwise is the fighter must be ranked by one of the four major alphabets. Jamie Cox is not ranked, so there can't be more than one more unranked guy added. Korobov is ranked by the WBO.
     
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  3. james5000

    james5000 2010's poster of the decade Full Member

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    In fairness Skoglund has never fought at 168 and is unranked at 168 so should be considered a wild card

    But I kind of would prefer they bend the rules to make a stronger competition if possible

    Korobov should get in if cox did
     
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  4. velagod

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    And I told you my friend ;).
     
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  5. qwertyblahblah

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    I assumed Skoglund was ranked, but you're right neither Cox or Skoglund are, so if there's only two allowed then every new fighter is supposed to be a ranked smw.
     
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  6. Chuck Norris

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    Apparently Avni Yildirim will be in the tournament.
     
    Chuck Norris, Jun 29, 2017
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  7. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Do you have a link? Thanks
     
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  8. Chuck Norris

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    According to Michael Benson
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  9. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Latest update

    (confirmed)
    Groves
    Skoglund
    Jamie Cox

    (expected to enter)
    Yildirim
    Tyron Zeuge

    (applied)
    Korobov

    (showed interest)
    Quinlan
    Callum Smith
    Anthony Dirrell
    Patrick Nielsen

    (rumours / other possibilities)
    Abraham / Eubank Jr winner
    Lucian Bute
    Chudinov
    Feigenbutz
    Stefan Haertel
    J'Leon Love
    Martin Murray
    Caleb Plant
    Peter Quillin
    Jose Uzcategui

    (unlikely IMHO due to boxing politics or other reasons)
    Benavidez
    Andre Dirrell
    Ramirez
    Hart

    (out)
    DeGale (injury)
    Kessler (declined)
     
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  10. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    looks like a crap watered down super 6
     
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  11. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So far we have Groves, Cox and Skoglund. Groves is the only standout name so far, and I think Yildirim is a decent enough fighter. Skoglund and Cox don't really do anything for me, the 168 tournament not looking quite as strong as the Crusierweight tournament. However we still have 4 spots left so hopefully we get a couple of big names.
     
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    qwertyblahblah Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Eubank is calling out Groves. The wbss is the route to fight him, and Eubank is plenty qualified for the tourney.
     
    qwertyblahblah, Jun 29, 2017
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  13. KiwiMan

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    Yes, he really needs to enter the tournament.
     
    KiwiMan, Jun 29, 2017
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  14. KiwiMan

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    WBSS said that there would be no announcement today, maybe tomorrow or the weekend though.
     
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  15. radupidu

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    The WBSS event in Monaco is supposed to take place on July 7 or 8th. The clock is ticking
     
    radupidu, Jun 29, 2017
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