Why Has Al Haymon Never Showed Any Interest In Andre Ward?

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  1. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It well known that Al Haymon developed a huge roster of elite fighters over the years.:deal Andre Ward has been a pro for 10 years give or take if not mistaken. Why during all that time Al Haymon and Andre never hooked up?:huh Thanks!:thumbsup
     
  2. QuadrupleG

    QuadrupleG MAZAFAKA Full Member

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    Maybe he did, but Ward is too proud, borderline arrogant to join the crowd of Haymon a$$ lickers ?
     
  3. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks for you contribution!:good A lot of Ward's stable mates ended up with Haymon as a manager. Andre Dirrell was managed by Haymon and promoted by Gary Shaw. There is a few other I cant remember.:huh
     
  4. DirtyDan

    DirtyDan Worst Poster of 2015 Full Member

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    I don't know if Haymon would pay Ward 2 mil to fight Paul Smith.
     
  5. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:Haymon is known for handing out large purses. Aren't guys like Broner and Little Leo getting like 4-5 million a fight now?
     
  6. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i think ward wanted to just do his own thing. I'm sure al reached out.
     
  7. TinFoilHat

    TinFoilHat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :nod Exactly.

    Haymon actually took a very special liking of Ward early in his career. He offered him $100 million, but Ward refused the clause to have the gender assignment and be slave to Al Haymon. Good for Ward!
     
  8. TinFoilHat

    TinFoilHat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think you mean "reached around".