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On 13th July 2009 it was announced that, courtesy of Showtime, six of the world's top super-middleweight boxers would face off against each other in a unique tournament. The six boxers are Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Jermain Taylor, Arthur Abraham, Andre Dirrell and Andre Ward.

Such events are not commonplace in boxing. However, the 'prizefighter series' tournaments in Britain (which follow a 'straight-knockout' concept) have proved popular in recent years.

The Format of the Tournament
Although already in its early stages, it appears that each boxer will fight 3 others. A points-based system will be used to create a table. Then the 1st placed boxer will face off against the 4th, and the 2nd with the 3rd. The winners will then fight for the title.

Belts
It has yet to be made clear the situation regarding Kessler's Froch's and Abraham's world title belts. However, according to BoxRec, Froch's WBC and Kessler's WBA Super-middleweight belts will be on the line in their first fights. It can be assumed Abraham will be forced to give up his IBF middleweight belt.