WBA Super Middleweight Champion and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KOs) issued the following statement upon hearing the news of 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist Andre Dirrell pulling out of SHOWTIME’s Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament because of neurological issues stemming from his last bout against Arthur Abraham. “It’s very unfortunate to […]
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Andre Dirrell will not fight Andre Ward; sustains injury
Andre Ward will have a new opponent on November 27 after Andre Dirrell pulled out with an alleged undisclosed injury. Ward and Dirrell (former Olympic teammates) were originally scheduled to meet September 25, but no agreement could be reached between the respective camps and the bout was rescheduled for November 27. Ken Hershman, Executive Vice […]
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Froch vs. Abraham fight moved to Finland
Showtime, Hennessy Sports and Team Sauerland are delighted to announce that Helsinki, Finland will host the decisive Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 3 clash between Carl “The Cobra” Froch and King Arthur Abraham. On November 27, the two superstars will lock horns at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, which seats 14,000 people and […]
Kessler vs. Green Venue Decided
WBC Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler will face Allan Green September 25th on danish soil at the MCH multiarena in Herning. Kessler is looking for a victory to progress to the semi finals of the tournament while Green needs a win to stay in the tournament. Danish fans are expected to cheer on hometown favorite Kessler […]
