Andre Ward vs. Lucian Bute.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who would have won if they fought back in 2011?
     
  2. Ukansodoff

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    Ward. I reckon it would of been a decent fight. Froch just steamrolled him but Ward wouldnt of he would of allowed Bute the chance to work but would be in control most or all the time.
     
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    I'd pick Ward to win, but as usual the prima donna didn't want to fight a quick hard hitting southpaw with decent skills
     
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    Ward would have dominated him, it's a shame Ward didn't have the insight to take the fight when it mattered.
     
  5. Scar

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    Said this in 2011 and saying it again, Ward destroys him.
     
  6. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Back at that time I favoured Bute.
    Bute lost to Froch and many think that means Ward would have won, but I am not convinced Ward would have beaten undefeated confident Bute and I dont think Ward would have been able to blast through Bute like Froch did.
    People forget that Ward fought fatigued travelling Froch who had been on the road for 5 of his last 6 fights, where as Bute was facing rejuvenated Froch who was at home. Home advantage does tend to play a big part.
    After Bute lost to Froch he didnt seem the same and I think could have lost to several fighters, but at the time during the S6 I would have picked Bute for sure
     
  7. Pimp C

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    I have always said this. If Ward had fought Bute back then he would have beaten him worse than PBF beat Gatti.:deal Ward is just mentally tough for Bute and would have walked right through him.
     
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    No he fought a better one in Dawson.:deal
     
  9. VG_Addict

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    Ward would beat up Bute on the inside.
     
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    He would have terrorized him there. Bute might have quit against Ward.
     
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    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    At that time I felt Butes body shot would have been a factor for Ward on the inside
     
  12. damian38

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    he fought Dawson at a weight where Dawson hadn't fought at in 6 years, it's common knowledge Dawson was severely drained coming into the weigh in

    Bute would have been much more legit win, seeing as Bute was a full fledged SMW at the time
     
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    Even if we forget Dawsons weight issue, why do you think Dawson was better?
     
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    Better resume and more skilled. Andrade had Bute on ***** st and had him beat if not for a crooked judge who gave Bute a 30 count and kept yelling at Andrade to get back in the corner.
     
  15. salih

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    Bute. Ward was scared of him and i trust Wards judgement over some idiots over the internet. He knew Bute would have his ways with him, this is why he ducked him.