Are the best 168lb fighters American?

**Tmb04** · 03-28-2010, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by JAB5239

Europe has held a monarchy over the 168lb division for some time now. Ward and Dirrell are clearly the two most talented fighters in the division, but talent alone doesn't always make you the best. So, will America establish dominance or will Europe continue with its strangle hold on the division? Discuss.

Ward and Dirrell both have more potential than any fighter from europe at 168

**B.U.R.N.E.R** · 03-28-2010, 08:13 PM

Ward and Dirrell are clearly better then every 168 pounder.

**Walt Liquor** · 03-28-2010, 08:13 PM

Winner of super six vs bute settles it.

**Crazylegs77** · 03-28-2010, 08:15 PM

I think its a bit early to say who the best fighter at smw is definitively. Looking forward to see who wins the tournament.

**Jim Jeffries** · 03-28-2010, 08:16 PM

Unfortunately Dirrell faces Ward in the next round, so he might not make it to the semifinals. But I think Ward is definitely the fav to win this thing now, and him and Bute after this is over should settle things.

**John Hue** · 03-28-2010, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Tmb04

Ward and Dirrell both have more potential than any fighter from europe at 168

This tournament has come a little too early for them in their careers but both are holding their own and will get better with time. Ward has a chance of going unbeaten. I see Ward coming out of this tournament as the top man.

**baracuda** · 03-28-2010, 08:20 PM

nope ...bute is the best right now imo........

**APryor** · 03-28-2010, 08:31 PM

Are you guys crazy? Europe is full of super star fighters from 160-175: Macklin, Stieglitz, Kessler, Veit, Froch, Braehmer, Abraham, Duddy, Woods... the list goes on and on. Dawson, Hopkins, Cloud, Dirrell, Ward, Pavlik, Williams - nobody would ever have heard of these guys if they fought in Europe.

Keep an eye out for Paul Smith. This guy is going to go down as one of the truly great ones.

**Calilloyd** · 03-28-2010, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Tmb04

Ward and Dirrell both have more potential than any fighter from europe at 168

^ this right here.

Are the best 168lb fighters American?