Comments Thread For: Ward vs Bika Raises More Eyebrows For Super Six Tourney

[BattlingNelson]

Ward is on another planet skills wise. The only area where these 2 are evenly matched is in the fouldepartment and Ward's homefield neglects any hope of Bika roughing up Ward unpenalized.

Easy win for Ward.

[LeadUppercut]

I don't know why people are being so negative about the Super 6. Shit happens in boxing, and the Super 6 has had its troubles, but thanks to Showtime we have had most of the top contenders in one of boxing's deepest divisions regularly fighting each other, to an extent that hasn't been seen in the sport since the '80s. Showtime should be applauded for persisting with it. Bika is ranked #6 by The Ring, so they couldn't possibly have got a more credible substitute at this point.

If it hadn't been for the Super 6, you can bet your life that Froch wouldn't have taken the risk of fighting Abraham, and nor would Taylor; Froch-Kessler would probably not have happened yet; Dirrell and Ward would probably still be fighting fringe contenders and neither would have fought a top 10 fighter yet; Green would still be fighting nobodies while being considered a top prospect; and Kessler would still be ranked #1 while fighting an occasional meaningless mandatory against a nobody. Instead we've had a lot of good fights, the top contenders are regularly fighting each other, we're gradually moving towards divisional clarity, and that will continue for another year.

The only serious flaw in the Super 6 was that Bute wasn't included in it; but as long as he fights the Super 6 winner soon after the tournament, that is liveable with. And the Bute-Super 6 winner would then become a superstar of the sport.

Taylor retiring bummed me out. I was a JT fan, so I felt for him.

And Kessler's exit leaves question marks over whether the right guys are fighting for a date with Ward. And I'm not too sure what to make of the Dirrell situation.

Also, in hindsight..... Green got kinda setup

But, I agree, the Super-6 has been worthwhile, it was a great initiative, and it has forced fights that likely would not have been made. We gotta be thankful for that.

I hope that the problems experienced in this tournament don't negatively affect any decison-making when it comes to looking at other divisions, because these style competitions are exactly what boxing needs.

All roads lead to Bute

[Spray_resistant]

Based on.....

1.) Ward's mental approach, and skillset, in the Kessler fight. Simply superb stuff from a young inexperienced fighter

2.) Nobody but Ward has enhanced their reputation during this tournament

3.) It is clearly obvious that Ward is the most well-rounded fighter at 168.

4.) Bute is your only possible defence.....
and, what the hell has he done to prove that he is the best at 168?

Each of the following fighters have either shown mental weakness, or physical limitations, during this tournament..... Taylor/Kessler/Abraham/Dirrell/Froch/Green.... Ward has not shown mental or physical weakness at any stage during this comp..... he put on a very VERY mature performance for a young man in his first outing.

All of those fall into categories of factors and he may very well prove himself to be the best but none of those prove your point. He can have tools and attributes but they fight the fights for a reason you know.

He could fight Froch who is limited for ex. sometime down the road, be given hell and just decide its not worth it and quit on his stool you never know.

I don't like to just credit someone as the best based on potential.

[LeadUppercut]

Ward is on another planet skills wise. The only area where these 2 are evenly matched is in the fouldepartment and Ward's homefield neglects any hope of Bika roughing up Ward unpenalized.

Easy win for Ward.

I'm with Nelson.

But even aside from the homefield thing - which has to be viewed as another black mark on this tournament - Ward aint getting roughed-up or niggled, he's too smart.

He will make too many adjustments, Bika will never settle into his game, and he will never be in the fight.

But I still agree with Dave, the Super-6 has been a huge success.

We have seen fights that we coulda been reading about on twitter, and nobody will argue that the winner of Super-6 faces Bute for all the marbles.

[LeadUppercut]

All of those fall into categories of factors and he may very well prove himself to be the best but none of those prove your point. He can have tools and attributes but they fight the fights for a reason you know.

He could fight Froch who is limited for ex. sometime down the road, be given hell and just decide its not worth it and quit on his stool you never know.

I don't like to just credit someone as the best based on potential.

Yep, totally agree.

But Ward is currently the tournament favourite for a reason.

And like I said above "nobody will argue that the winner of Super-6 faces Bute for all the marbles".

[Spray_resistant]

Yep, totally agree.

But Ward is currently the tournament favourite for a reason.

And like I said above "nobody will argue that the winner of Super-6 faces Bute for all the marbles".

Agreed, Kessler was the #1 SMW before the tourney started and Ward not only beat but dominated him.

[Mr. Philadel]

head clashes guaranteed!!!

[LeadUppercut]

I don't know why people are being so negative about the Super 6. Shit happens in boxing, and the Super 6 has had its troubles, but thanks to Showtime we have had most of the top contenders in one of boxing's deepest divisions regularly fighting each other, to an extent that hasn't been seen in the sport since the '80s. Showtime should be applauded for persisting with it. Bika is ranked #6 by The Ring, so they couldn't possibly have got a more credible substitute at this point.

If it hadn't been for the Super 6, you can bet your life that Froch wouldn't have taken the risk of fighting Abraham, and nor would Taylor; Froch-Kessler would probably not have happened yet; Dirrell and Ward would probably still be fighting fringe contenders and neither would have fought a top 10 fighter yet; Green would still be fighting nobodies while being considered a top prospect; and Kessler would still be ranked #1 while fighting an occasional meaningless mandatory against a nobody. Instead we've had a lot of good fights, the top contenders are regularly fighting each other, we're gradually moving towards divisional clarity, and that will continue for another year.

The only serious flaw in the Super 6 was that Bute wasn't included in it; but as long as he fights the Super 6 winner soon after the tournament, that is liveable with. And the Bute-Super 6 winner would then become a superstar of the sport.

Quoting this post for two reasons.....

1.) It's a fkn good post. Read it, and be thankful for the Super-6.

2.) Dave, what do you think of Ward ?

[THEDOC]

Well it's late in the year but we've found the ugliest fight of the year. Two dirty bastards, should be awful to watch

[LeadUppercut]

Well it's late in the year but we've found the ugliest fight of the year. Two dirty bastards, should be awful to watch

LMAO

Bika/Froch could be a good fight.