The Super Six World Boxing Classic is a boxing tournament for the WBA and WBC super middleweight title, organized by Showtime in co-operation with Sauerland Event. The first matches took place on October 17, 2009. The semi-finals are tentatively scheduled for January 2011, with the final to be held in May or June 2011.
The competition starts with a group stage where each boxer will fight three times. A boxer is awarded three points for a win by knockout or technical knockout, two points for a win on points, one point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.[1]
The top four from the group stage will continue to the semifinals, matching the leader against no. 4 and no. 2 against no. 3. The winners of the semifinals proceed to the final, for the tournament.
The WBC Super Middleweight Championship and WBA Super Middleweight Championship will be on the line for each of the champions' fights. The winner of the Super Six World Boxing Classic will also be unified champion of the super middleweight division.
In the event of a fighter being unable to continue in the contest, a reserve boxer will enter in his place continuing from the previous fighters points.
Participants
Arthur Abraham
Andre Dirrell
Carl Froch
Mikkel Kessler
Jermain Taylor
Andre Ward
Reserve
Allan Green
Group stage 1
October 17, 2009, in Berlin, Germany:
Arthur Abraham defeated Jermain Taylor by knockout in 2:54 of round 12.
October 17, 2009, in Nottingham, England:
Carl Froch defeated Andre Dirrell for WBC Super Middleweight Championship by split decision.
November 21, 2009, in Oakland, California, United States:
Andre Ward defeated Mikkel Kessler by technical decision in 1:42 of round 11 for WBA Super Middleweight Championship.
Group stage 2
March 06, 2010, in Rancho Mirage, California, United States:
Andre Dirrell vs. Arthur Abraham
April 17, 2010, in Denmark:
Mikkel Kessler vs. Carl Froch for WBC Super Middleweight Championship
April 17, 2010 in United States:
Jermain Taylor vs. Andre Ward for WBA Super Middleweight Championship
Group stage 3
Date and venue TBA:
Andre Dirrell vs. Andre Ward
Date and venue TBA:
Carl Froch vs. Arthur Abraham
Date and venue TBA:
Mikkel Kessler vs. Jermain Taylor
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