The Andre Ward return opponent - Paul Smith mentioned in some press releases

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinsMrs, Apr 3, 2015.


  1. colinsMrs

    colinsMrs Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,058
    0
    Jul 3, 2012
    No opponent has been named for the Oakland come back. 2 names mentioned in the release were Smith & Marco Antonio Periban.

    Smith has the Brit Factor and would help fuel appetites for Ward v Froch II.

    The WBA Rankings on not up to date and if you lose some of the names fighting for other bodies would easily leave room for Smith.

    Would Smith take another title shot knowing that his only hope was Ward suffering chronic ring rust?
     
    colinsMrs, Apr 3, 2015
    colinsMrs, Apr 3, 2015
    #1
  2. beachie17

    beachie17 Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,849
    2
    Jun 4, 2014
    Smith would take it, he isn't going to be scared is he, its not like he will take a beating, just severely outclassed. Periban would be shameful really, he got KO'd in 3 rounds, if memory serves me correctly, by Degale who isn't that sort of puncher more likely to KO you after breaking you down for 6 or 7 rounds. At least Smith has put in two very credible performances, winning one in my opinion, against another champion, would be the perfect fight for Ward.
     
    beachie17, Apr 3, 2015
    beachie17, Apr 3, 2015
    #2
  3. jarama

    jarama Active Member Full Member

    969
    354
    May 13, 2014
    Good fight for Paul Smith. Can't see him winning it but another good payday, if he is wise and careful with his money he could be set up for life.

    Good on him hope he gets it
     
    jarama, Apr 3, 2015
    jarama, Apr 3, 2015
    #3
  4. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

    21,934
    6,105
    Sep 21, 2013
    Ward is an ELITE fighter. At least fight someone like Groves or even Abraham.

    Even Anthony Dirrel would be fine.
     
    Brixton Bomber, Apr 3, 2015
    Brixton Bomber, Apr 3, 2015
    #4
  5. beachie17

    beachie17 Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,849
    2
    Jun 4, 2014
    True but I would excuse him having one easier fight, considering he has been out of the ring for nearly 2 years, there isn't a fighter that wouldn't to be honest.
     
    beachie17, Apr 3, 2015
    beachie17, Apr 3, 2015
    #5
  6. samwbr

    samwbr Member Full Member

    142
    0
    Apr 8, 2014
    Ward v Smith is complete mismatch. He was very brave v Abraham but Ward would dismantle him easily.
     
    samwbr, Apr 3, 2015
    samwbr, Apr 3, 2015
    #6
  7. colinsMrs

    colinsMrs Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,058
    0
    Jul 3, 2012
    After 2 years coming back against someone who has boxed 24 World title rounds in his last 2 bouts don't look that bad on paper.

    A number of UK fans will travel. Ticks a lot of boxes as a build up to Froch II
     
    colinsMrs, Apr 4, 2015
    colinsMrs, Apr 4, 2015
    #7
  8. TonyD407

    TonyD407 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,333
    7
    Dec 6, 2008
    **** off.....
     
    TonyD407, Apr 4, 2015
    TonyD407, Apr 4, 2015
    #8
  9. Barry Smith

    Barry Smith Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,570
    23
    Aug 13, 2012
    I wouldn't expect Ward to fight a top fighter in his first fight back, but Paul Smith? Come on, that is a terrible fight.
     
    Barry Smith, Apr 4, 2015
    Barry Smith, Apr 4, 2015
    #9
  10. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

    21,934
    6,105
    Sep 21, 2013
    Wasn't Ward asking for somewhere in the $2 MILLION range for this fight as well?

    Most deluded man in Boxing.
     
    Brixton Bomber, Apr 4, 2015
    Brixton Bomber, Apr 4, 2015
    #10