https://www.independent.co.uk/sport...vs-usyk-smith-p4p-return-record-a8667306.html Rumors (again) that SOGgy may come out of retirement, if so surely Gvozdyk 'The Nail' that destroyed Adonis would be the most exciting opponent ?
beating a 40 yr man doesnt mean u have a chance vs ward. But The Nail is a bona fide LHW , should be a good contest.
If he returns, then without a doubt Beterbiev would be his most exciting opponent, because there's no way to clinch that guy without paying for it. Gvozdyk fight would be smothering all the way and he would probably be at the wrong end of a controversial decision.
Lets be honest Ward will want at least 1 warm up fight before taking on a champion at light heavy and if he was to fight usyk he would probably want 3 warm up fights.
The Nail is a much better all around boxer than Kovalev ever was. Great head and feet movement, fast hands, very good defence. Has a good chance at beating any version of Ward. Beterviev is stronger but less polished. I think Ward wins a UD.