WBC Super middleweight beltholder Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and his American challenger Andre ‘The Matrix’ Dirrell both weighed in at 167½ pounds yesterday in front of a massive crowd of 3,500 people at the famed Market Square in Nottingham, England. Dirrell (18-0, 13 KOs) made weight on his second attempt, having weighed in earlier in the evening at 168.4 lbs. He had up to two … [Read more...]
Magno vs. The Machine (Stage 1): The Super Middleweights
by Dafs117 / Paul MagnoJohn Henry was a Steel Drivin’ ManJohn Henry is a figure from American folklore, a symbolic representation of the modern man vs. machine debate.According to the story, John Henry was a famously strong “steel-driver” erecting railroads with his co-workers across the mountains to the West.When the greedy railroad boss purchased a steam-powered hammer to … [Read more...]
There Can Only Be One (Part 2)
by Simon GarnerThe “Super Six” tournament has brought together some of the best fighters at 168lb. But who will win? Who will be the surprise package? And will the belts change hands in each and every fight? There are many questions that need answering and will hopefully be resolved in the next 20 months or so.Now we look to the contenders. So who’s battling it out? And what … [Read more...]
Does Jermain Taylor Belong in The Super 6 Tournament?
by Paul MagnoThe answer to the question posed in the title of this story is No....and Yes.For anyone who has read my writings before, you know that I'm not one to walk the fence...and I have the bitter online arguments to offer as proof.But on this subject, there cannot be any real definitive answer; The issue is just too complex and the answers, too simple.On a pure merit … [Read more...]