{"id":1951,"date":"2010-04-06T00:00:03","date_gmt":"2010-04-06T04:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ringsidereport.com\/?p=1951"},"modified":"2010-04-06T00:00:03","modified_gmt":"2010-04-06T04:00:03","slug":"who-will-win-the-super-six","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=1951","title":{"rendered":"Who Will Win the Super Six?"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>\"\"<\/a>By Geno McGahee<\/strong><\/p>\n

The two favorites in the Showtime Super Six tournament have losses on their records now.\u00a0 Mikkel Kessler was dominated en route to a decision loss to Andre Ward, and recently, undefeated Arthur Abraham was disqualified for an illegal blow to underdog Andre Dirrell.\u00a0 The two defeats demonstrated why this tournament is so good.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a very hard thing to predict, but there is now a clear favorite\u2026or not so clear favorite, a dark horse, a new entry trying to prove he belongs, and the two favorites trying to regroup.\u00a0\u00a0 What do the participants need to do and what are their chances?\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cKing\u201d Arthur Abraham, 31-1, 25 KO\u2019s
\nTournament Record: 1-1
\nPoints: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former IBF Middleweight Champion seemed like nearly a sure thing after Kessler was defeated to win the tournament.\u00a0 He made a statement in his first showing, knocking former Middleweight Champion, Jermain Taylor, into tomorrow and out of the tournament, picking up three points.\u00a0 His tight defense, iron chin, and courage made him a near impossible man to beat and not too many gave Andre Dirrell a chance to defeat him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The tight defense proved to be his downfall against Dirrell.\u00a0 The quick and light-footed Dirrell was so quick and active that Abraham remained in a shell, and shockingly, Abraham was dropped for the first time in his career in the fourth round.\u00a0 Going into the 11th round, Dirrell was well ahead on the cards (98-91 and 97-92 twice), and Abraham was desperate, so desperate that he threw a wicked uppercut to the chin of Dirrell when he was on his knees, slipping on some water in the corner.\u00a0 Dirrell was knocked cold and the fight was over with Abraham was DQ\u2019d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What does the future hold for Abraham in the tourney?\u00a0 Abraham will face off against Carl Froch in his next outing with the hopes of rebound.\u00a0 Froch has a big punch but can be bullied at times, which should work out well for \u201cKing\u201d Arthur.\u00a0 There is still hope for King Arthur to win it.<\/p>\n

Mikkel \u201cViking Warrior\u201d Kessler, 42-2, 32 KO\u2019s
\nTournament Record: 0-1
\nPoints: 0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former WBA Super Middleweight Champ only had one defeat on his record coming into the tournament against all time great, Joe Calzaghe, and most focused on that as the reason why he would win it.\u00a0 At one time, Larry Merchant said he didn\u2019t trust any fighter whose reputation was based on a defeat, and this was a case of it.\u00a0 When he took on Andre Ward, he was favored to win, but from the opening bell, Ward dominated.\u00a0 Kessler was frustrated and rocked on several occasions.\u00a0 The bout would be stopped in the 11th round from a cut on Kessler, and it would go to the cards with Ward winning a wide decision.<\/p>\n

Kessler now focuses on his April 24th showdown with Carl Froch, which should be fireworks from the opening bell.\u00a0 Kessler wants desperately to win convincingly and Froch has dynamite in his fists meaning that something is going to happen and happen early.\u00a0 I expect Froch to win and put Kessler out of the tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Andre Ward, 21-0, 13 KO\u2019s
\nTournament Record: 1-0
\nPoints: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward proved that he had grit and skill when he outmuscled and dominated Edison Miranda, taking an easy decision win.\u00a0 Ward was the underdog going into the Kessler fight, but his timing and puzzling style, mixing holding and movement to frustrate his opponent.\u00a0 Ward is not a pretty fighter to watch but he is going to be hard to beat.<\/p>\n

The next fight up for Ward is a collision tournament newbie, Allan Green on June 19th.\u00a0 Green may prove to be the most difficult opponent style-wise and most dangerous with his great power.\u00a0 It will be a grudge match that will most likely not go the distance.\u00a0 It\u2019s one of the most exciting matches of the tourney.\u00a0 Ward is now considered the favorite to win, especially after Abraham\u2019s defeat to Dirrell.<\/p>\n

Andre \u201cThe Matrix\u201d Dirrell, 19-1, 13 KO\u2019s
\nTournament Record: 1-1
\nPoints: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his first showing, Dirrell lost a close decision to Carl Froch, but he gave a good showing, but was a big underdog going into his showdown with Arthur Abraham.\u00a0 Dirrell fought the fight of his life, using his speed, timing, and just enough movement to keep Abraham confused and frustrated.\u00a0 For ten rounds, Dirrell owned the fight, only to be fouled in round 11.\u00a0 In a scary situation, Dirrell was trembling on the canvas and wasn\u2019t aware of where he was when he came to.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dirrell\u2019s style is going to pose problems for anyone he faces.\u00a0 He doesn\u2019t possess a huge punch but he has established himself as a player in the tournament, taking down the top guy in Abraham.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carl \u201cCobra\u201d Froch, 26-0, 20 KO\u2019s
\nTournament Record: 1-0
\nPoints: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

In April of 2009, Froch defended his WBC Super Middleweight Title with a come from behind, last round stoppage, of Jermain Taylor, and quickly accepted the invitation into the tournament.\u00a0 In his first outing, he struggled to outpoint Andre Dirrell and now looks ahead to the April 24th showdown with the much more manageable, style-wise, Mikkel Kessler.\u00a0 Froch is the dark horse in the tournament and could prove to be a big surprise to everyone with his big punch and big heart.<\/p>\n

Froch should defeat Kessler and it will most likely be a knockout victory, giving him a solid 5 points, leading to his third round bout with Arthur Abraham, another guy that will be right in his face, allowing him to land his power shots.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Allan Green, 29-1, 20 KO\u2019s
\nTournament Record: 0-0-0
\nPoints: 0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allan Green wanted into the tournament badly and when Jermain Taylor was convinced to leave, he quickly jumped at the opportunity and has Andre Ward and the WBA Title in his sights on June 19th.\u00a0 Green is a big puncher with an exciting style that will give Ward some scares and might even be more than that.<\/p>\n

Green has wanted to face the best of the 168 pound division and this is his chance and if he can figure Ward out, he may shock the tournament, knocking another #1 guy out of their spot.\u00a0 This is a tourney of surprises and Green plans to add one more and pick up 3 points.\u00a0 The addition of Green and removal of Taylor was a good thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who wins?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carl Froch is my pick at this time.\u00a0 He got over the hump with the tough outing against Dirrell, and now has some more style-friendly fights ahead of him.\u00a0 The second choice would be Ward.\u00a0 Ward\u2019s style and confidence will be hard to beat.\u00a0 Dirrell would be the third choice to win it.\u00a0 Arthur Abraham falls from my pick to the fourth most likely to come out victorious.\u00a0 He is tough and will hopefully become more active when facing a guy like Dirrell.\u00a0 Green comes in at number five, but that may change dramatically should he defeat Ward, and now sitting in my least likely to win spot is Mikkel Kessler.\u00a0 He looked like damaged goods in the Ward fight.\u00a0 Edison Miranda seemed to accomplish more than he did against Ward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great tournament and I\u2019m sure my picks will be rattled by the twists and turns of this fun tourney.<\/p>\n

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