Teddy Atlas on who he thinks will win the super 6

[Eric t]

Interview with Teddy Atlas - Part Two: On Pacquiao, Cotto, Donaire, Mosley, Hopkins, P4P Best lists and tons more!
By David Tyler, Doghouse Boxing (Aug 22, 2009)
David Tyler – Teddy, what are your thoughts about the upcoming Super Middleweight Tournament sponsored by Showtime Boxing? (*Readers - Please note a link to part one can be found at the bottom of this Interview)

Teddy Atlas – You know a lot of this stuff I don’t get excited about. Most of it is just self serving bull crap because the promoters are hooked in with the network and they try to present it as good for boxing, good for the fan base and it’s not. Its snake oil salesmen, used car salesmen, giving you the same old sales pitch. We usually see it for what it is and the bottom line is that it usually comes out to be hollow, empty, and self-serving……NOT this time. This time I buy into it, it’s a good solid tournament, the guys they have in there are good fighters and they given us a reason to watch and care about this tournament. It’s good for boxing, it’s good for the fans and I really think it’s a solid tournament.

DT – Who do you like as the favorite in this tournament?

TA – I like the kid from Germany, Arthur Abraham. His style, his ability, his success so far, his confidence of not having been beaten, his maturity. his tough defense, and when he turns on the offense he is very accurate and obviously brings tons of power with that offense. It seems like he has a good steady temperament filled with confidence, he believes in himself. Ever heard the story about seeing a sword and you think it’s a good sword to take into battle. But has that sword been dipped into that hot metal. Into that fire, where it’s not going to crack in the middle of battle, has it been tested, has it been forged in those areas? David, that’s the key with anything in life, especially things where you are going to go forward with a real high degree. Has it been dipped into that fire? You get the feeling with Abraham that he has been through the fire. I think he is going to be a difficult guy for anyone he fights.

DT – Who do you pick for the finals in that tournament?

TA - Probably Mikkel Kessler from Denmark. I think there is a good or very good chance that Abraham and Kessler are in the finals. That would make for a very interesting match. It will be the more unconventional or different style offense against the more conventional style of Kessler. A guy like Abraham will pick select spots at the right times when he turns on the offense. Kessler may have the advantage of speed to get ahead but when Abraham finds his moments they will be bigger than the moments of Kessler. This will enable Abraham to make up quickly for the spots where Kessler was ahead of him. I find this interesting and the fight will be a fan favorite when and if it happens.

[Marlin]

Kessler would have to be favourite with Abraham not too far behind.

It should be a cracking fight when they meet.

Any word on if this will be shown in Aus?

[Eric t]

Kessler would have to be favourite with Abraham not too far behind.

It should be a cracking fight when they meet.

Any word on if this will be shown in Aus?

Don't know, probably not

Someone online will probably stream it

[Soundkamp]

i would say Abraham is the favorite, Ring Magazine tipped him to win it.

I think he is far better then Kessler

[Sweet P]

I think Kessler would take Arthur apart if they fought. Abraham is a good Middle weight, Kessler is a huge Super middle. The size diffrence alone will be huge. Kessler will break him down in my opinion for a late stoppage or one sided UD. Arthur has been protected in Germany. I couldnt see Kessler being beat up like Abraham did against Miranda.
Kessler may have lost to Calzaghe in a close decision. He went into that fight with a hand problem and still went well against a guy who is one of the best 168 pounders that has ever been.

[amwsnw]

Kessler for me. I think the final will be Kessler v Abraham, but see Kessler dominating him. I base this on size and boxing ability. I think Kessler is a fair way ahead on both accounts alrhough Arthur is tough and hits hard. MK by UD.

[Adamj1987]

kessler - abraham final with Froch 3rd

[Seasoned Veteran]

I like Andre Ward for it, a nice dark horse who people aren't looking at.....

[Marlin]

Kessler for me. I think the final will be Kessler v Abraham, but see Kessler dominating him. I base this on size and boxing ability. I think Kessler is a fair way ahead on both accounts alrhough Arthur is tough and hits hard. MK by UD.

Yep, I reckon Kessler's one-two will bust him up.

[Soundkamp]

Edison Miranda v Arthur Abraham, this was at Super Middleweight. The 2nd bout showed how patient Arthur is aswell as his great defensive skills which was easily converted to great offensive skills when required.

But what was more interesting and made me become a fan of Arthur was his first edison miranda bout, the dude had heart and a fornicating chin on him, he fought 9 rounds of that fight which he won with a broken Jaw (i dont know if you know this but Pantera throws some hard punches)

Ben K - You do know that Kessler has never fought in the states, he has fought in Germany Once, UK Once & Australia once which leaves him with 39 Fights in Denmark. Arthur is trying to land fights in the US but he was one of the most avoided Middleweights in the world, just ask Kelly Pavlik!!!!!

By the way how come Mikel has a fight with Gusmyl Perdomo next month??? i thought they werent allowed to have any fights outside of the comp incase they get injured?

[Sweet P]

Edison Miranda v Arthur Abraham, this was at Super Middleweight. The 2nd bout showed how patient Arthur is aswell as his great defensive skills which was easily converted to great offensive skills when required.

But what was more interesting and made me become a fan of Arthur was his first edison miranda bout, the dude had heart and a effing chin on him, he fought 9 rounds of that fight which he won with a broken Jaw (i dont know if you know this but Pantera throws some hard punches)

Ben K - You do know that Kessler has never fought in the states, he has fought in Germany Once, UK Once & Australia once which leaves him with 39 Fights in Denmark. Arthur is trying to land fights in the US but he was one of the most avoided Middleweights in the world, just ask Kelly Pavlik!!!!!

By the way how come Mikel has a fight with Gusmyl Perdomo next month??? i thought they werent allowed to have any fights outside of the comp incase they get injured?

Kessler has only fought a few times out of Denmark. But 2 of them fights were against guys better than anyone Arthur has faced. Im not saying AA isnt good either im just predicting Kesslers excellent jab and straight right will be to much for him.

[Marlin]

best one-two in the business

[Bentley23]

Arthur Abraham= lions heart..