In addition to both the WBA and WBC super middleweight titles being on the line, one of the most intriguing elements of this boxing tournament is that Carl Froch, Arthur Abraham, Andre Dirrell, and Andre Ward all risked their undefeated records. In the modern era of boxing, the undefeated record is viewed with such reverence that it has become regular practice for a manager to “pad” their fighter’s record by scheduling sure-win fights. There are no easy fights in this six-man round-robin super middleweight tournament, which makes it all the more exciting.
Fighters in the Super Six World Boxing Classic Super Middleweight Tournament
- “King” Arthur Abraham - Germany - 31-1, 25 KOs
- Carl “The Cobra” Froch - England - 26-1, 20 KOs
- Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler - Denmark - 43-2, 32 KOs
- Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor (withdrawn) - USA - 26-4-1, 17 KOs
- Andre “S.O.G.” Ward - USA - 21-0, 13 KOs
- Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell - USA - 19-1, 13 KOs
- “Sweetness” Allan Green (replaces Jermain Taylor) - USA - 29-1, 20 KOs
Super Six Middleweight Tournament Scoring System
- Win - 2 Points
- Draw - 1 Point
- Loss - 0 Points
- KO/TKO bonus - 1 Point
Timeline of the Super Six World Boxing Classic Super Middleweight Tournament
October 17, 2009:
- Carl Froch vs. Andre Dirrell - Froch wins by decision
- Arthur Abraham vs. Jermain Taylor - Abraham wins by 12-round KO
November 21, 2009:
- Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward - Ward wins by technical decision in 11th round after doctor’s stoppage due to cuts around both of Kessler’s eyes. Ward takes WBA super middleweight title.
March 27, 2010:
- Andre Dirrell vs. Arthur Abraham - Abraham loses by disqualification for an illegal punch.
April 24, 2010:
- Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler - Kessler wins by decision and takes the WBC super middleweight title.
The current standings in the Super Six World Boxing Classic Super Middleweight Tournament:
- Arthur Abraham - 3 Points (1-1, 1 KO)
- Andre Ward (WBA super middleweight champion) - 2 Points (1-0)
- Mikkel Kessler (WBC super middleweight champion) - 2 Points (1-1)
- Carl Froch - 2 Points (1-1)
- Andre Dirrell - 2 Points (1-1)
- Allan Green - 0 Points (0-0)
Next Super Six Tournament Event on June 19, 2010 - Andre Ward vs. Allan Green
On June 19, 2010, coming off his win over Mikkel Kessler, current WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward will square off against Allan Green. Green entered the Super Six Tournament as a replacement for Jermain Taylor, who withdrew after sustaining a devastating knockout at the hands of Arthur Abraham. If Andre Ward wins, he’ll put himself on top of the standings with four points. However, if he loses, Green will take his WBA belt.
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