Ward claims that GGG turned the fight down.

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  1. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    I know what he's saying is the truth. I believe Ward wants this fight and tried to make it but for whatever reason team GGG doesn't want the fight.
     
  2. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    About a minute into the video, Ward says he has the email from a fight that GGG turned down A MONTH ago, then at about 3 minutes in he says he has the email from when they offered the fight 6 or 7 MONTHS ago...!!!

    So what is it...??? A month, or 6-7 months ago...???
     
  3. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    The 50-50 offer was at 164.

    That fight isn't happening at 168 at 50-50.

    If Ward won't budge off that split, he's being penny wise and pound foolish. Beating GGG makes him much more in the long run and revives his career momentum in a single fight, but he's going to have to take the short money to make it happen.

    GGG continues to become more popular and increase his name value. He doesn't need to cave to Andre because his bargaining position is the one that's getting stronger over time.
     
  4. drozzy

    drozzy AERE Full Member

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    :lol: GGG can't turn a fight down if there can't be no fight. He was unavailable, this "offer" is complete BS.

    Reading comprehension, muffaka, try it. :deal
     
  5. salih

    salih Guest

    easy fight AND money for GGG. i respect Ward for calling GGG, it's not an easy fight for any of the two but if he's looking for greatness he should call out the champs at 175. or at least on his own weight ffs!
     
  6. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    He probably just misspoke it happens, it's most likely 6-7 months ago, this isn't something he would lie about when GGG's team could easily tell him to post it, but I'll guarantee you that they wont.
     
  7. The Smoking Man

    The Smoking Man Boxing Addict banned

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    Maybe becuase they have a lot better options?
     
  8. drozzy

    drozzy AERE Full Member

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    Exactly. :rofl
     
  9. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    :lol::lol:, yet Ward clearly said rocnation sent GGG's team the offer so clearly he was available. So what are you on about. Comprehension isn't your strong point is it?
     
  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Why for trying to make GGG put up or shut up? :lol::rofl Ward isn't unlikeable he's well spoken and tells it like it is. People like you don't like him because he beat some of your favorite fighters and you know he will do the same to GGG.:deal
     
  11. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    The 50-50 offer was a couple months ago, according to Ward GGG's team wanted 50/50 for 168 6-7 months ago and he complied. Who says Ward wont budge? GGG didnt even try to negotiate.
     
  12. The Smoking Man

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    Didn't I say he looked like a special needs child
     
  13. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    what are those better options? the only person that would make more money than Ward is Froch and he's retired. Ward also gives GGG the chance of improving his legacy tremendously. That has to play a factor.
     
  14. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Ward does look awful in that video though, always hated those stupid lens-less glasses, only total tools wear that ****.
     
  15. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    cmon cafe dont stoop to that level