What do you think of Ward as a commentator?

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  1. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hated him as a fighter, think he's quite good as a commentator. He's definitely a smart dude, does show some bias but overall I think he's good. Pauline is the best. Bradley is terrible.
     
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  2. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's fine. He's not particularly good or bad.
     
  3. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    He elbows or headbutts so he is great
     
  4. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    One of the best ever, for me.
     
  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I like him

    I actually really enjoyed the insight from his trainer Hunter who has appeared on PBC here and there

    For commentary I'm usually easily pleased these days and care more about the actual fight

    Only guy I really dislike is kriegal
     
  6. zicas

    zicas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great commentator. Smart dude and obviously knowledgeable in the sport.
    Him and Sergio Mora are the best for me right now.
     
  7. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't mind Ward, can't stand Mora.
     
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  8. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hoping the Mora bit is banter
     
  9. Tramell

    Tramell Hypocrites Love to Pray & Be Seen. Mathew 6:5 Full Member

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    Ward is a decent commentator.

    Ray Leonard IMO is the best fighter turned commentator. I've listen to him make statements...and they come to fruition. Tyson was great as well.
     
  10. eltirado

    eltirado Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Andre Ward is Cold, at times Callous, but he also is the Highest IQ ATG in boxing history, which checks non-combatant commentators who usually dismiss ex-boxing champions commentating with them as intellectually inferior savages, who can only add the experience factor.
     
  11. eltirado

    eltirado Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ray Leonard is a much more likable (diplomatic) commentator, but Ward is more precise...Colder in demeanor, but he is usually right

    Ray Leonard wants to please the peasants-citizens listening to him by being humble in tune & mannerism, Andre Ward has no value for the audience, he is focused on being correct. This has a side-effect of hurting the "feelings" of the majority of the audience, who want Andre Ward to be less "Better than them", Andre Ward is better for boxing commentating, worse for the audience "feelings"
     
  12. derekcantona

    derekcantona Member Full Member

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    I'm a fan for life, as is my wife.

    She overheard his dulcet tones from the kitchen and came running in like an excited schoolgirl. I've been experimenting with changing my inner monologue to sound like Andre Ward, it's difficult at times with the out of context Son of God stuff but overall I'm fairly pleased with the results so far.
     
  13. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    here is an update on Roy’s eligibility to commentate professionally he touches on it at the top of the interview says he will be
    Available after December this year.

    He also gives his take on Fury & Wilder 2 Aftermath.

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