Ward's decision to fight Chad instead of Bute?

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  1. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I still haven't understand why Ward turned down a fight with Bute who is much easier opponent than Chad and generates more money.
     
    tliang1000, Jul 10, 2012
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    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ward, unfortunately, didn't anticipate that.
     
    Uncle Rico, Jul 10, 2012
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  3. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Because Bute was largely unproven and had been sparkled by a C-level plodder.

    Chad Dawson is the champ at 175lbs. Historically Chad will be lightyears ahead of Bute.
     
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    kylmac85 Active Member Full Member

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    is there a question there?
     
    kylmac85, Jul 10, 2012
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  5. Pillz

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    Ward wanted to see how he would do against Froch first.
     
    Pillz, Jul 10, 2012
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  6. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He didnt know he was an easier opponent than weight drained Dawson until Froch beat the **** out of him.
     
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  7. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Bute had already got shown up before Froch put him out.
     
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    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nobody was saying that at the time.Bute was meant to win that fight in most peoples eyes
     
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  9. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    No, just no... only the Buttards really thought Bute would top Ward.

    Everyone knew and recognized Ward as THE champ.
     
    MrMagic, Jul 10, 2012
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  10. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Edit - I meant the Froch fight

    Yeah i agree that Ward would have been favorite but Bute was favourite in the Froch fight. Im not saying Ward ducked him just that his stock was far higher before Frcoh slapped him silly.
     
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  11. PrinceN

    PrinceN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    basically Ward is a G likes to fight the best competition
     
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  12. Cellz831

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    he wanted to see Bute tested with the same level of competition to prove hes deserving.

    turns out, he isnt lol.

    Ward a G
     
    Cellz831, Jul 10, 2012
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  13. irishny

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    Ward wants to fight the best and build his legacy.

    If he beats Dawson,he has a pretty amazing resume at only 28.

    Abraham
    Kessler
    Froch
    Dawson

    As well as a few other good contenders like Bika.

    The guy can go on to real greatness.
     
    irishny, Jul 10, 2012
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  14. spud1

    spud1 HAWK TIME!!!! Full Member

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    Bute may have lost but he is still a top fighter, how many other carl frochs and mikkel kesslers can dre face.
     
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    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    Needs to be at 175. Dawson will be too weak at 168
     
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