Are the best 168lb fighters American?

[Chunk..]

I saw some serious weaknesses in both Kessler and Abraham that Ward and Dirrell exposed. With their styles the European fighters are going to be in trouble against those two. We also finally saw that Abraham can be hurt. And I think Ward is the harder puncher of the two(Dirrell). Froch can't beat either one outside England.

At least Froch is willing to fight abroad unlike Ward who insisted on home field advantage.

[Guest]

I like Bute, he's an excellent fighter. But by the end of this tournament the winner will have beaten the better fighters and have to be considered the best in the world. Jmo.

Yeah that's true.

Another problem it's gonna be matching him with any of those guys is that it's going to be an HBO versus Showtime thing, hence probably no meaningful fights for him.

I was very impressed how he handled the iron willed Andrade with such ease.

Though it's true these guys are fighting better fighters no doubt.

[Walt Liquor]

Ward and Dirrell are clearly better then every 168 pounder.

Bute????????

[Dorian]

Not at all..

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

Bute????????

Beating the caveman doesnt move me.

[Walt Liquor]

I like Bute, he's an excellent fighter. But by the end of this tournament the winner will have beaten the better fighters and have to be considered the best in the world. Jmo.

They could be considered best not named bute, just cuz he didn't lose. But if one of the dre's won, I would consider them the favorite becUse of the diverse styles they would have faced on their resume.

[JAB5239]

They could be considered best not named bute, just cuz he didn't lose. But if one of the dre's won, I would consider them the favorite becUse of the diverse styles they would have faced on their resume.

I will consider whoever wins it the best at 168 for the reason you named. Froch may not be the most skilled, but if he could win on sheer will and determination over such a diverse group HE'D be the best in my opinion. I like Bute a lot. Like Jwreck I was also impressed with how easily he handled Arndrade. But Andrade isn't in the class of the fighters in this tournament. If Bute wants to be the best he'll have to face the winner. Jmo.

[tesla_power]

Winner of super six vs bute settles it.

Yeah. Co sign.

[ballgamessuck]

I think American SMW's definitely hold the edge. Dirrell should have won the fight against Froch, if he had fought Froch the way he fought AA he would have won. He clearly outboxed AA last night, but I still feel he took the easy way out. Ward wiped the floor with Kessler, and would murder Froch. Overall Americans are best at the weight.