What makes me smile is ... people here were saying Bute was a stay at home champion. Look at Ward going...
It's not like we needed Bad Chad to say this to know what a coward Ward is. He is weightdraining a big lhw, and then only fighting in Oakland. After the scorecards against Bika, and what he was allowed to do against Kessler, no wonder. Hopefully for the sake of the sport, Dawson somehow wins. Unfortunately, unless Dawson knocks him out that will not happen in Oakland.
If he did that's a b**** move by ward,because 170 is even,no matter because dawson will out-box him from the outside,that jab of dawson will be money.
Why don't we all agree to let Ward continue to fight in the US until his 45th fight or so, then he can finally cross the pond and beat a couple of washed up SMW's and proclaim himself a "Legend Killer". That's assuming Andre is over his "fear of flying" by then. After all this strategy worked at least once before didn't it?
Will he also move up in weight and fight bigger men? Oh sorry he does the reverse and gets them to come down.
Pretty much...Its funny listening to them moan over something so petty...Ward would have gotten crucified if he would have turned down the fight with Dawson. He's in a lose\lose situation with some of these clowns on here.
The Olympics??? Three rounds with pillows and head gear , supported by the largest sporting team on the planet? Oh dear i am now realising what level of IQ I am dealing with . Bye man.
Sorry but the idea to bring dawson down its just a ***** move by ward especially when he has the fight in his backyard again
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zoz4jpj66Vw[/ame] Look at Ward's face @2:20 when asked about a catch weight. He wants Dawson to be drained and is looking for that advantage. it's a smart move on his part, but he's clearly looking to take advantage.
Ward hasn't broke no hearts, he is a great boxer and that is appreciated across the world, hence why he is world champion and recognised as #1 in the division across the world which includes Europe. Amateur boxing is different, no money involved and one loss doesn't destroy your career, plus he hasn't got the usual fear of crowds actually getting behind their boxers as the Greeks as far as I'm aware couldn't give two ****s about boxing. Alot would be said about Ward if he traveled and did it successfully, If anyone disagrees they are fools.
There is a big difference between 2 pounds and 7 especially for a guy like Dawson who doesnt look like its going to help him.... Miguel got that loose fat always he can take off 2 pounds and be safe