All you need to know about 2019 world boxing super series finals. Eubank jr could replace injured groves in world boxing. Andre ward beat carl froch on points in atlantic city on saturday night to win the super six series for super middleweights. This was showcased with showtimes, super six world boxing classic that sought out to find the best super middleweight in the world at the time. Super six series is what boxing needs, says carl frochs trainer mick hennessy mick hennessy, carl frochs promoter, believes the super six classic series.
Ohara davies 212, 16 kos scored a sixth round tko over jeff ofori 1021, 3 kos. Abraham also participated in the super six world boxing classic, a modified roundrobin tournament that brought together six. The super series features 8 toprated super middleweight boxers in. The world series of boxing or wsb is an international boxing tournament that allows amateur boxers to compete professionally while maintaining amateur status and olympic eligibility. Carl froch is to defend his wbc supermiddleweight belt against andre dirrell in the first fight of a super six boxing classic series of bouts.
The world boxing super series is a first of its kind annual boxing tournament, bringing together the best of the best fighters to compete at venues around. May 09, 2018 chris eubank jr could replace injured george groves to face callum smith in world boxing super series final. Showtime sports presents six of the best super middleweight boxers in a round robin, sixfighter tournament. Andre ward defeated carl froch in the super six finals match, taking home the tournament championship, two. Sep 05, 2017 the world boxing super series is all about the tournament format, and is in fact the first time since the super six world boxing classic 20092011 that weve had a major professional boxing.
Go inside the super six boxing classic as andre ward and carl froch fought for super middleweight title. Chris eubank jr could replace injured george groves to face callum smith in world boxing super series final. Nottinghams froch has signed up for the new concept along with dirrell, arthur abraham, jermain taylor, andre ward and. George groves has become the first supermiddleweight to sign up for the 12stone edition of the world boxing super series. Andre ward beat carl froch on points in atlantic city on saturday night to win the super six series for supermiddleweights. The ring reported last month that the tournament was in danger of falling apart amid infighting between organizers and issues with payments to fighters, promoters and managers. Organized by comosa ag, the world boxing super series wbss is the first major professional boxing tournament since the super six world.
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At a press conference in london on 9 may 2018, a second. Ap a look at the people to be inducted june 14, 2020 into the international boxing hall of fame and museum. Andre ward went on to defeat carl froch by unanimous decision and win the tournament in late 2011. Everything you need to know about the world boxing super series. The winner of the tournament, andre ward, unified the wba super title, wbc and the ring super middleweight titles. World boxing super series in jeopardy of cancellation. Davis dropped ofori in round three and got a referees stoppage in round six. Boxing, with its many weight divisions and multitude of belts can be confusing. In the super six boxing classic, the group stages fights were held in multiple locations and countries, in myriad time zones, on a host of different dates. Its winner will hold world titles for all 4 of boxing s major sanctioning bodies, the ring. How the world boxing super series is making boxing better. The super six world boxing classic was a professional boxing tournament organized by the showtime television network in cooperation with sauerland event. The 2020 boxing hall of fame class file in this dec. Super six series is what boxing needs, says carl frochs trainer mick hennessy mick hennessy, carl frochs promoter, believes the super six classic series will capture the imagination of casual.
The official website of the world boxing super series wbss an annual tournament with the best of the best competing for the muhammad ali trophy. The world boxing super series is all about the tournament format, and is in fact the first time since the super six world boxing classic 20092011 that weve had a major professional boxing. The super series features 8 toprated super middleweight boxers in a singleelimination tournament. The super series features 8 toprated bantamweight boxers in a singleelimination tournament. World boxing super series semifinals move on with three.
Showtime sports presents six of the best super middleweight boxers in a roundrobin, sixfighter tournament. The worlds top super middleweights mikkel kessler, arthur abraham, jermain taylor, carl froch, andre dirrell, and andre ward declare their. Heck, the world boxing super series was at least partially inspired by the super six world boxing classic that solidified andre wards stardom. Showtime boxing classics will air on three consecutive friday nights beginning tonight with the 2005 consensus fight of the year between diego corrales and jose luis castillo at 10 p. Oct 18, 2009 the matchup, in frochs home city, was the second in the super six super middleweight tournament masterminded by american broadcaster showtime. While the super six took more than two years to complete, endured multiple boxers withdrawing midtournament, and had roundrobin matches. Nonito donaire vs zolani tete wba world championship wbc diamond title wbo world championship. Everything you need to know about the world boxing super. The tournament features 16 boxers, eight from each weight class. Jul, 2009 carl froch is to defend his wbc super middleweight belt against andre dirrell in the first fight of a super six boxing classic series of bouts. With the first incarnation of the world boxing super series coming to a close in the near months, i thought it was only right to look back on the brainchild of kalle sauerland.
The super series featured 8 toprated cruiserweight boxers in a singleelimination tournament. 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. New eight fighter world boxing super series tournament to. The 201718 world boxing super series cruiserweight division was a world boxing super series professional boxing tournament that took place between september 2017 and july 2018 in several countries. Season 2 of the world boxing super series kicked off on dazn on oct. Showtimes super six series points the way for the future of boxing. World boxing super series home of the muhammad ali trophy. The 29yearold, who last month won the vacant wba title by stopping. Regis prograis, ryan martin among fighters entered into. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. George groves has become the first super middleweight to sign up for the 12stone edition of the world boxing super series.
In a surprise move, wbc light welterweight mandatory challenger josh the tartan tornado taylor, 11 kos as entered the world boxing super series wbss 140lb. The world boxing super series declined comment at this time. World boxing super series final slot still up in the air. Oct 27, 2018 season 2 of the world boxing super series kicked off on dazn on oct. The world boxing super series is moving ahead, just a bit later than originally planned. World boxing super series tickets the world boxing super series is an elimination tournament featuring some of the best boxers in the world fighting for their share of millions of dollars as well as the coveted muhammad ali trophy. Yuniel dorticos wins cruiserweight belt in world boxing super series with devastating knockout dorticos rocked andrew tabiti with a right hand that landed right on the button. The matchup, in frochs home city, was the second in the super six supermiddleweight tournament masterminded by american broadcaster showtime. Season 2 of the world boxing super series kicked off in dramatic fashion, as naoya inoue scored a firstround ko against juan carlos payano, while kiryl relikh got a unanimous decision victory. The world boxing super series aims to be anything but. The 168pound division is the most talentrich in boxing. The tournament was held from 2009 to 2011, with all fights being contested in the super middleweight division.
Burnett, at bantamweight, and taylor, superlightweight, take their first steps in the world boxing super series, with world titles and the hopes of careerdefining fights in line in the next 12. Earlier, germanys arthur abraham knocked out american jermain taylor with 14 seconds remaining in the 12th round, just as froch had done in april. Super six results, matchups, the super six tournament standings, bracket and more. The 201819 world boxing super series bantamweight division is a world boxing super series professional boxing tournament taking place between october 2018 and may 2019 in several countries. Detroit march 28, 2010 andre dirrell turned the super six world boxing classic upside down and handed previously undefeated arthur abraham his first loss on an 11thround disqualification. Super six series on itv box office non stop boxing. Nottinghams froch has signed up for the new concept along with dirrell, arthur abraham, jermain taylor, andre ward and wba champion mikkel kessler. Abraham also participated in the super six world boxing classic, a modified roundrobin tournament that brought together six of the best 168pounders for a. Earlier, germanys arthur abraham knocked out american jermain taylor with 14 seconds remaining in. The 201718 world boxing super series super middleweight division is a world boxing super series professional boxing tournament taking place between september 2017 and may 2018 in several countries.
Set to kick off this fall, the second installment of the singleelimination tournament will feature junior welterweights and bantamweights, according to. Inside the super six world boxing classic tv series 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. George groves signs up for the world boxing super series. The pioneering project has similarities to the super six world boxing classic, held between 2009 and 2011 in the supermiddleweight division which saw andre ward emerge triumphant after defeating.
Josh taylor, who is lined up for a stepup fight with former titleholder viktor postol on june 23, is also being courted by the wbss. Jul 18, 2017 while the super six took more than two years to complete, endured multiple boxers withdrawing midtournament, and had roundrobin matches prior to the knockout stage, the world boxing super series. The world boxing super series is still wrapping up, with the finals of both weight class brackets yet to be completed, but organizers are already gathering fighters for the second iteration. Schaefer said the first two weight classes will be finalized in the next six to eight weeks. Kessler figures give super six boxing classic early boost. Fight camp 360 inside the super six world boxing classic 040110 duration. Exciting fights were produced, and clarity was delivered in both the cruiserweight and super middleweight divisions. It was the same with ivan baranchyk, they didnt want to come over. A similar super six world boxing classic, held between 2009 and 2011, saw andre ward beat britains carl froch in the final. Burnett, at bantamweight, and taylor, super lightweight, take their first steps in the world boxing super series, with world titles and the hopes of careerdefining fights in line in the next 12. With the tournament, the cruiserweight division crowned its first undisputed champion since 2006.
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