Comments Thread For: World Boxing Super Series - Schaefer, Sauerland on Board

[NEETzsche]

sounds interesting.. hopefully its not a bunhc of nobodies like the boxinco thing on espn

$50m over 14 cards isn't that much, and Schaefer and Sauerland alone don't have access to that many top fighters. I doubt it'll truly be a Champion's League for boxing, at least in this first iteration, but hey the more boxing the better. It could be a coming-out party for a few of its participants like the Super Six was for Ward and Froch

[aboutfkntime]

the Muhammed Ali Tropy is not the greatest prize in boxing

[Mitchell Kane]

Mike Coppinger
Showtime is here but no deal yet

Mike Coppinger
stephen Espinoza says framework of a deal in place to televise @WBSuperSeries on ShowtimeBoxing and possibly on CBS

[The Big Dunn]

This looks like it could be something if they get the best guys in a division to fight.

[sicko]

I'm liking everything I've heard so far it helps Bring American and International fighters together to fight more instead of doing it once every 4 years at the Olympics

[Mitchell Kane]

Lance Pugmire
Draft gala in June...will finalize weight classes in next 6-8 weeks. No. 1 ranked fighter will pick who wants to fight.

Lance Pugmire
As soon as fighter loses, he's out and back to his prior promoter...after some good exposure, says Schaefer.

Lance Pugmire
Sanctioning bodies can continue to collect fees when champions fight, Schaefer said...

Lance Pugmire
Bonus system could be in play in preliminary rounds, Schaefer said.

[SkillspayBills]

I love it! However, this will only get legs if top quality fighters actually join the tournament. The Super 6 worked because it had the best fighters at 168 (sans Bute) getting it on.

[NEETzsche]

I love it! However, this will only get legs if top quality fighters actually join the tournament. The Super 6 worked because it had the best fighters at 168 (sans Bute) getting it on.

Yeah, which means they need to pick inexpensive divisions, perhaps cruiserweight could be one of them

[Sweet Jones]

Could be interesting. Wonder what level of fighter they will get to participate.

[jonnyc420]

Very interesting stuff. Hope we can get some big names involved. Very cool trophy and $50 mil dont hurt either