What do we ask for from our fighters? The question seems simple enough, but the answer you may get from the average fight fan might not be the most honest one. The words "effort" "heart" and "gentleman" are likely to come up, but an argument can be made that these answers only pay lip service to the real truth. It sounds good to say you will root for any honest, … [Read more...]
Andre Ward and Arthur Abraham: Trading Places
by Tim Harrison When Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (23-0, 13 KO) and “King” Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KO) entered Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic, they played opposite roles. Abraham was named as one of the favorites coming in, and looked to be the heavy favorite after his sensational knockout victory over Jermain Taylor in the tournament’s opening round. Ward was a heavy … [Read more...]
Kessler withdraws from Super 6: Where does the tournament go next?
by Chris Milton It seems as though everyone’s favourite Nordic Warrior has been seriously injured while in training for his upcoming bout with Allan Green. It appears that Kessler has sustained an eye injury so serious he has been advised to take nine months complete rest. Kessler released a statement today in which he states the injury has been niggling away since he … [Read more...]
Midweek Hangover – No Respect For All Talk Green
by Chris Milton When Allan Green replaced Jermain Taylor in the Super Six tournament, the brash cocky American power puncher already had a huge chip on his shoulder after he was originally left out of the tournament in favour of the better known Taylor. Green was thrown into the deep end, facing new WBA champion Andre Ward in his hometown of Oakland before travelling … [Read more...]
Ward Gains Outright Super Six Lead With Shutout Decision Over Green
The Location: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California The Fight: Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KO) successfully defended his WBA super middleweight strap as he embarrassed Allan Green (29-2, 20 KO) in front of his home crowd in Oakland, winning by a shutout unanimous decision 120-108, 120-108, 120-108. Green was overmatched, and struggled to land anything of note against the … [Read more...]