This Saturday (September 9th) marks the premiere of World Boxing Super Series (WBSS), a new venture co-founded by Sauerland Promotions and former Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer. The World Boxing Super Series is all about the tournament format, and is in fact the first time since the Super Six World Boxing Classic (2009-2011) that we’ve had a major professional boxing tournament.
While it’s unlikely to garner much interest among casual fans, this is something many serious boxing observers (such as myself) will be paying close attention to and hoping that it succeeds. For inquiring minds, here’s a breakdown on what you need to know about the WBSS.