{"id":13132,"date":"2011-07-19T09:57:54","date_gmt":"2011-07-19T13:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=13132"},"modified":"2011-07-19T10:00:46","modified_gmt":"2011-07-19T14:00:46","slug":"boxing-news-super-six-final-on-showtime-october-29th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=13132","title":{"rendered":"Boxing News: Super Six Final on Showtime October 29th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The stakes couldn\u2019t be higher, the drama more intense. On Saturday, Oct. 29, two confident reigning world champions\u2013one from America, the other from Europe\u2013will collide in the eagerly awaited Super Six World Boxing Classic Final, a World Championship Unification, live on SHOWTIME\u00ae (10 p.m. ET\/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.<\/p>\n

When the Super Six began, neither undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KOs), of Oakland, Calif., nor his World Boxing Council (WBC) counterpart, Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KOs), of Nottingham, England, were among the favorites.<\/p>\n

But through career-defining fights and remarkable drama both in and out of the ring, Ward and Froch have persevered and emerged as prominent members of boxing\u2019s exclusive Pound-for-Pound list and are now poised for global stardom.<\/p>\n

The Super Six World Boxing Classic was conceived by Ken Hershman, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports\u00ae, to match the best fighters in a deep, talent-laden division in a series of fights to see who would come out on top. Now, Ward and Froch are just one victory away from earning the distinction of being the undisputed No. 1 super middleweight in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t think of two more deserving men than Andre and Carl to represent this tournament in the Final with a chance for one of them to hoist high the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup,\u201d said Hershman. \u201cThe two survived the gauntlet \u2013 fighting one elite athlete after another \u2013 and rightfully deserve the division\u2019s top billing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Super Six was created to determine the No. 1 super middleweight in the world through an arduous run of championship level fights, but more importantly, to sustain conversation and piqued interest in these boxers before, during and between fights. It is clear that we have delivered that and much more.\u201d<\/p>\n

The winner of the 12-rounder will claim super middleweight supremacy, both world championship belts, The Ring magazine championship and the coveted Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing into a fight of this magnitude, I expect the toughest fight of my career,\u201d said Ward.<\/p>\n

Froch echoed Ward\u2019s comments regarding the enormity of the Super Six Final. \u201cNot only is it for two world titles, but it\u2019s for the tournament trophy and The Ring belt is also on the line,\u201d said the WBC champion. \u201cIt makes this the biggest and the most prestigious fight to happen for as far back as I can remember.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has been a fantastic tournament. It has produced some amazing fights in our division, fights that certainly would not have happened otherwise. For the Final, we have a great fight between two superior athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ward said, \u201cThe Super Six has given me the opportunity to fight the best and, so far, I\u2019ve been fortunate to beat the best. It\u2019s also given me the chance to do what I\u2019ve always wanted to do and that\u2019s become undisputed champion. This fight brings me closer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI salute SHOWTIME and everyone involved for allowing me into this tournament. We\u2019ve all put our nose to the ground, and we\u2019re still standing and heading to a grand finale. I\u2019m excited to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The last boxer from the United States to capture an Olympic Games gold medal, the six-foot one, 27-year-old Ward won the WBA belt by upsetting Super Six co-favorite Mikkel Kessler with an impressive 11th-round technical decision in Group Stage 1. Ward retained the crown with lopsided 12-round unanimous decisions over Allan Green, Sakio Bika and, most recently, Arthur Abraham (last May 14) in a Super Six Semifinal. Ward will be making his fourth defense against Froch.<\/p>\n

Coming into the tournament off a 12th-round TKO over Jermain Taylor, Froch took a 12-round split decision over Andre Dirrell in Group Stage 1. The 33-year-old Froch then lost the WBC belt on a close decision to Kessler in a thrilling Fight of the Year candidate in Group Stage 2, but regained it in his subsequent Super Six start when, after an eye injury sidelined Kessler and forced him to relinquish the belt, he masterfully outclassed a determined Abraham en route to a unanimous decision. Froch defended his strap and secured a berth in the Final with a convincing, hard-fought decision over Glen Johnson last June 4.<\/p>\n

In what will be an intense, highly charged affair, Froch fully expects his power to be the difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cWard is a boxer and mover who can be messy up close,\u2019\u2019 Froch said. \u201cI can box when I need to and I have proven time and again that I can fight with the best of them. I have my natural fitness, a big heart, experience at the top level and the ability to take a punch.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy punching power is far superior to Ward\u2019s. This will prove to be the deciding factor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Style-wise, Froch compares Ward to an earlier Super Six victim, Dirrell. \u201cThey are similar,\u2019\u2019 Froch said. \u201cBoth can\u2019t punch and both are frightened of getting hit hard.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be a major fight involving Andre Ward without an upcoming opponent questioning his ability or legitimacy. Ward is accustomed to it. In some ways, he almost expects it and, up to now, thrives on it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think Froch gets the attention he deserves in his country so he tries to get it in the United States,\u2019\u2019 Ward said. \u201cFine, if it sells a few tickets. He\u2019s certainly not the first to speak out against me and he won\u2019t be the last. I think Froch likes to hear himself talk \u2013 except he doesn\u2019t know what he\u2019s talking about.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy thoughts going into this fight are plain and simple: I want to retain the WBA belt, win the WBC belt and The Ring belt and bring home that Super Six hardware. I\u2019m a pro and locked in on that and being one of the best in the world. Froch can dominate through his tabloids; all I want is to dominate the night of the fight. What he must understand is it looks totally different on the inside of those ropes than the way it looks on the outside.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut Froch is absolutely right (about my elusive style),\u201d said Ward. \u201cI don\u2019t get paid to get hit. It\u2019s not my job. I was taught right away not to get hit or take unnecessary punishment. I\u2019m not in it to be Fight of the Year; I\u2019m in it to be Fighter of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Antonio Leonard Productions and Matchroom Sport in association with Caesars Atlantic City.<\/p>\n

Dan Goossen, of Goossen Tutor stated, \u201cWords alone don\u2019t do justice to describe the talent, inside and outside the ring, of Andre Ward. Outside, he is someone you want to hug and admire because of his gentleman like qualities. Inside the ropes it\u2019s a completely different story. He is an ornery man you don\u2019t want to mess with; a real fighter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs for the SHOWTIME tournament format, it is one of the best things to happen in boxing for many, many years,\u201d Goossen continued. \u201cWhen you have the best fighting the best in every fight, it\u2019s great for the fans and our sport. Believe me, nothing will stop Ward from beating Froch and capturing the inaugural Super Six Cup and catapulting himself to that next level.\u201d<\/p>\n

From Eddie Hearn, Managing Director, Matchroom Sport, \u201dCarl Froch epitomizes everything that is great about this sport. He puts everything on the line every time he enters the ring, in short he is the ultimate warrior. Beyond the steel determination is a sharp and bright mind who when linking up with his trainer Rob McCracken, can devise game plans to overcome anyone in this division. This is a huge fight. It\u2019s the kind of fight that determines your legacy, a fight that you have worked your whole life towards. The Super Six Cup, two prestigious World title belts and The Ring magazine belt \u2013 Carl Froch will be Andre Ward\u2019s worst nightmare on Oct. 29 and will NOT be denied.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Super Six has been a breath of fresh air in the sport of boxing. It\u2019s almost like how boxing used to be \u2013 the best fight the best, forget the politics. It\u2019s given us great fights, great drama and you couldn\u2019t have a more fitting Final.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe history of boxing in Atlantic City is rich,\u201d said Don Marrandino, President of Caesars AC. \u201cSome of the greatest of all time have fought here including Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and, of course, Arturo Gatti. Our intent is to bring the biggest and the best boxing events back to our revitalized city. Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch in the Super Six World Boxing Classic Final is just that. I can\u2019t wait for Oct. 29.\u201d<\/p>\n

Future announcements regarding the press tour, travel and ticket packages and tickets on sale date will be made shortly.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic including exclusive photos, fight highlights and interviews, plus to view all episodes of the acclaimed documentary series FIGHT CAMP 360\u00b0: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, please visit the website at www.WorldBoxingClassic.com.<\/p>\n

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