Who Is Most Likely To Get "Ruined" In The 168 Tournament?

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  1. Jai C

    Jai C Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I can see Froch winning it too, but it won't be easy!
     
  2. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Taylor is already considered damaged goods. How can one man get ruined twice?

    I picked Froch because he's the most limited out of the bunch. He's going to be facing guys with a lot of talent. He could look silly in a lot of his fights.
     
  3. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Taylor is probably the most mentally fragile of the lot right now. He's been ko'ed in 2 of his last 3 fights so who knows what he has left mentally. But, luckily for him, he drew the one fighter I'd make him a favorite over in Abraham. Any fighter who loses all three of his fights will see their careers set back. If its Froch or Taylor they could be done at the top level since they are the oldest and this tournament will take close to two years to finish. Ward and Dirrell are the youngest and would have time to rebuild.

    Its hard to make a prediction as to the final standings will end up. A lot can happen between now and then. But if I had to make a guess right now I'd pick
    Kessler
    Dirrell
    Ward
    Froch
    Taylor
    Abraham

    Great tournament and I really like the format. I really don't think it will come off without one or two alternates having to take someone's place. But even with a replacement or two we should get to see a lot of good fights between some of the best in one of the best divisions.
     
  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    I got

    1) Kessler
    2) Ward
    3) Froch
    4) Abraham/Taylor
    6) Direll
     
  5. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Froch will do well in this believe me. Kessler has been too innactive. Abraham is sloppy and a lot smaller than the likes of kessler and Froch. Taylor cannot last distances and must surely be damaged mentally.
    Froch whilst not the best 'boxer' of the punch has a solid jaw and can bang better than most of them.
     
  6. TonyD407

    TonyD407 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Take direll out and put bika in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  7. TonyD407

    TonyD407 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    IF kessler and abraham Loose ........Froch has a chance????
     
  8. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    I hope the judges and ref will give a level playing field for all fighters, but I suspect it will not be so.
     
  9. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    To be quite honest there's a very good chance that any of the following could win this.....
    Kessler
    Froch
    Abraham
    Taylor
    Ward (Impressive last time out)

    Thats what makes this so exciting. The only one I see who IMO definately will not win is Dirrell