Andre Ward said in 2012 he'd fight anyone at 168 or 175

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  1. technocrato

    technocrato Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The problem is that Stevenson was fighting at 168 just a fight before the Dawson's fight so he wouldn't be weight drained at 168.

    And Ward said it. Stevenson is not worthy enough at this point.:patsch
     
    technocrato, Jul 18, 2014
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  2. Eastcoast

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    Uh oh, by his own definition - Ward be ducking...
     
    Eastcoast, Jul 18, 2014
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  3. Ol' Bub

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    Edwin Rodriguez is a better win in terms of legacy:rofl
     
    Ol' Bub, Jul 18, 2014
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  4. freedom2013

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    GGG is a highly entertaining fighter, while Ward is painful to watch and has few fans.
     
    freedom2013, Jul 18, 2014
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  5. freedom2013

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    :yep
     
    freedom2013, Jul 18, 2014
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  6. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what does that have to do with ward being the real deal (which he obviously is) and golovkin entertaining you beating up b-graders?

    it's not all golovkin's fault, but those are the stats
     
    HoldMyBeer, Jul 18, 2014
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  7. mahanga

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    Just like to see Him fight someone.!!!!
     
    mahanga, Jul 18, 2014
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  8. Joejr

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    I wouldn't tbh, not to fond of watching a fighter who headbutts and clinches his opponent to death
     
    Joejr, Jul 18, 2014
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  9. freedom2013

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    I agree, the sport is better off without him. His ugly style turns away potential boxing fans.
     
    freedom2013, Jul 19, 2014
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    Definety froch groves was great for the sport of boxing, boxing is better without Andre ward
     
    Joejr, Jul 19, 2014
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  11. Gneus7

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    It doesn't improve Ward's argument at all. He's supposed to be top 3 p4p and he has already fought and beat all the important guys at 168 so there is even more reason for him to move up in weight. Golovkin has the excuse that he still has things to accomplish and guys to fight at 160. What reasonable excuse has Ward got for not moving up?
     
    Gneus7, Jul 19, 2014
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  12. SweetSciGuru

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    That's why Butterbean existed. He was entertaining....but just because he was fun to the WWE crowd didn't make him a boxer.
     
    SweetSciGuru, Jul 19, 2014
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  13. freedom2013

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    GGG is a better boxer than Ward, he doesn't need to use illegal tactics to win (like headbutts and hitting while holding).

    Golovkin is a better man in other ways too. He's not a prima donna who refuses to fight away from Kazakstan, and he isn't a disturbed megalomaniac who brags about being the "Son of God".

    Gennady is willing to do random PED testing. Why won't Ward take the test? Why was Ward working with PED guru Victor Conte?
     
    freedom2013, Jul 19, 2014
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  14. SweetSciGuru

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    Stevenson already announced that he was going to fight Hopkins in Canada and that's what his fans wanted to see.
    Ward definitely isn't going to fight block BHOP.
     
    SweetSciGuru, Jul 19, 2014
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  15. shoe

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    isn't Ward retired? i think he's a lawyer, crybaby or something or other chump in oakland, cali.
     
    shoe, Jul 19, 2014
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