Fighter of the Year: Andre Ward
It's fair to say Ward was the find of the inaugural World Super Six Classic tournament - to give it it's full title - with his crowning glory coming against Froch in Atlantic City.
The former Olympic gold medallist entered the event - which hoped to find the best super-middleweight in the world - over two years ago as something of an unknown with the only 'name' on his CV being former middleweight contender Edison Miranda.
That he had hardly lost a round in a 20-fight career went rather unnoticed with bigger and better-known names such as Jermain Taylor, Mikkel Kessler and Froch entering the six-man round robin contest.
But after dominating former Kessler in his opening match-up, Ward cruised through to the final as the likes of Taylor fell by the wayside. Still he hadn't gained full recognition - the quietly focused 'Son of God' lacking the charisma of say a Mayweather or Pacquiao.
But Ward lets his fists do the talking against Froch and, allied to blinding foot speed and reflexes, now finds himself in the top five in pound-for-pound lists. - http://www.sportinglife.com
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