Ward is BORING

Pimp C · Nov 18, 2013

JacK Rauber said: ↑

Gotta love how some people have it all figured out. They not only know what THEY know, they know what YOU know and BETTER than you know yourself, even though you have never met.

I think your missing the point, DUMB-AZZ. Ward is a boring fighter. He does the punch and clinch, rinse and repeat, all night long. And this is not just a Rodriguez, styles make fights, issue. He does it in all of his fights, to a greater or lesser degree.

This isn't about wanting to see blood and guts. It is about a willingness to engage with your opponent. No, that doesn't mean you have to get hit a lot but it does mean you are confident enough to get into honest exchanges knowing you have the confidence to hit and not get hit, the way Roy Jones used to do. At his peak, no one could touch him and if guys tried to rough him up he took them out. He was that good. Ward isn't close to a fighter like Jones. Jones would have KO'd Ward.

And, by the way, DUMB-AZZ, that is not an original quote. It is said all the time by guys who have done any boxing. Original quote, yeah, right.
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This is the new thing to do. You know no one 175 and down can beat the man so you resort to calling him boring like that means anything.:rofl Boring is subjective him handing out boxing lessons isn't.:deal. Ward is the truth he will rule 175 and down for years to come and have you making more hate filled threads because of it. The sooner you accept this the better off you'll be.

JacK Rauber · Nov 18, 2013

OK, so you are infatuated with Ward. Glad he revs your engines. I know what I like to watch and I know Ward does nothing for me. But that's the beauty of a forum, isn't it? You give your opinion, I give mine. If I want to see something pretty I might pick up a copy of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. I don't look for it in the ring.

And, apparently, there are an awful lot of people who feel the way I do.

And, no, he isn't The Truth. That was Carl Williams. No, Ward, is The Son of God. Remember? Yeah, he's that good. The Son of God. Catchy. Witty, too.

But, again, if it works for you, that is all that matters.

daprofessor · Nov 18, 2013

JacK Rauber said: ↑

Ward has very good skills. No doubt. I find myself uninterested in his fights, though. There are very few clean exchanges in his fights. I literally fast forwarded through almost the entire fight, only watching some of the end of round highlights. If Ward is as good as he and boxing aficionados say he is he should be willing to get into honest exchanges. Instead, based on what I have seen, he rarely slugs it out with anyone. You might say, well, thats because he is smart. Kind of like Mayweather, he waits until his opponent is spent, them moves in for the kill. Ok, fine, but it does nothing for me as a viewer. It is hard for me to imagine he is paid much for his fights because, after all, boxing is, first and foremost, entertainment, meaning people watch it for enjoyment. Ward, in my view, is just another one of these slick, talented boxers who could care less about entertaining the viewers and is only focused on doing what it takes to win. Without question, many people will ask what is wrong with that. My response is, its boring. He has either forgotten why he is in the sport or doesnt care, because he is getting a paycheck. When I see certain fighters are fighting next, I get excited, I look forward to watching them work their craft. Fighters like Provodnikov, Kovalev, Arreola, Golovkin, Pacquiao, Alvarado. These guys bring it. They come to fight and I tip my hat to those brave warriors, who are talented, smart and never forget why they are in the ring. To entertain their fans.
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some ppl enjoy checkers....i prefer chess.

the boxing u speak of...with all the careless exchanges and very little defense is checkers.

ward is chess.

ElCyclon · Nov 18, 2013

Comparing "boring" boxers to chess players(as opposed to checkers) is such a tiresome and stupid analogy.

ElCyclon · Nov 18, 2013

Yeah, I prefer a boxer who can punch and love to see when they combine their skills and courage in order to try and demolish their opponent as opposed to a skilled boxer who has a safety-first approach.

m8te · Nov 18, 2013

boring? that's ridiculous. ward dominated a powerful guy with technique, a sharp left hook and piston jab that are two of the most effective and explosive tools in the sport. what a fight. it was far from boring. not every fighter elects to go to war like brandon rios.

expljose · Nov 18, 2013

Aquamarine said: ↑

Edwin Rodríguez is garbage...
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he's nothing compared to who you have fought and beat right?

LoRd_inFamousX1 · Nov 18, 2013

Andre Ward is a winner, that is all that matters

reed_man02 · Nov 18, 2013

Pimp C said: ↑

This is the new thing to do. You know no one 175 and down can beat the man so you resort to calling him boring like that means anything.:rofl Boring is subjective him handing out boxing lessons isn't.:deal. Ward is the truth he will rule 175 and down for years to come and have you making more hate filled threads because of it. The sooner you accept this the better off you'll be.
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why do u think andre ward is not a draw? i mean he did win gold and is undefeated?:think

Pimp C · Nov 18, 2013

reed_man02 said: ↑

why do u think andre ward is not a draw? i mean he did win gold and is undefeated?:think
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He's a draw in the Bay Area. Ward isn't flashy or talk **** or sell himself. If he did he would be a bigger draw nationally but he does just fine in the Bay Area.

reed_man02 · Nov 18, 2013

Pimp C said: ↑

He's a draw in the Bay Area. Ward isn't flashy or talk **** or sell himself. If he did he would be a bigger draw nationally but he does just fine in the Bay Area.
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i don't think so. i live in san jose, and I don't hear a lot about him.

Pimp C · Nov 18, 2013

reed_man02 said: ↑

i don't think so. i live in san jose, and I don't hear a lot about him.
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He draws well when he fights at home.

Waynegrade · Nov 18, 2013

It`s called BOXING ... Not brawling or slugging, boxing... The intent isn`t to take hits to the face, excite the fans and have a short career as a one-dimensional slugger. It`s an art, craft and when done right incredibly skilled. Now while I agree that Ward/Gatti is incredible(fights like that) but, they are not top tier champs... Say what you want but the man hasn`t lost since he was 12 ! I am sure I`m not alone in being a fan who enjoys watching a class act fighter, box the ears off a supposed threat... Hey I still like watching Hopkins out think and outslick the kids he schools...Say what you want but he is whipping all of them ! And when the tournament started the division was stacked...

Waynegrade · Nov 18, 2013

The only thing he doesn`t posses is heavy hands, so I guess that makes him a lousy boring fighter ??? He out jabs everyone with a trip hammer of a jab. Has excellent in-fighting skills for a guy who primarily boxes. Is he rough inside ? Sure he is !!But hey who are Duran, Frazier, Hatton Gomez, Zivic etc etc anyway ???

ElCyclon · Nov 18, 2013

Waynegrade said: ↑

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so I guess that makes him a lousy boring fighter ??? While we`re on the subject then, Willie Pep sucked too
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Nor the apparent willingness to take chances which is part of the reason a lot of boxing fans call him boring. Ward is a superbly skilled boxer who is just not that exciting to watch. Why some of you refuse to accept this and continue to get
offended when it's pointed out :-(

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