Andre Ward - hype or real deal?

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  1. Trenaman

    Trenaman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    By the betting odds he is big favorite. Having not seen much of him, being seen quite a bit of Miranda does he deserve to be? Obviously Miranda has at least punchers chance but does he have more of a chance?
     
  2. David_TheMan

    David_TheMan ESB Sage Full Member

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    Andre Ward is the real deal, think a SMW version of Floyd and RJJ except still a little raw and green.
     
  3. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    We'll find out soon tonight, his fight with Mirands is a serious test he MUST pass. Based on ability I'll say he is the real deal but tests like the fight coming up soon should give us a solid answer.
     
  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Step one. tonight.
     
  5. Jai C

    Jai C Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Miranda is more experienced, but Ward is more seasoned and polished as a fighter. Looking at the fact of styles make fights, Ward should win strictly on skill level. The key to victory for Ward will be the jab and left hooks.
     
  6. swedeone

    swedeone Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think we might find out what his chin is made of tonight. I can tell you this, if Miranda is able to hit him square a few times, it could be very interesting. :yep
     
  7. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    We'll see tonight because Miranda is no joke
     
  8. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    This is a HUGE fight for Ward. And although i like the kid i wouldnt be surprised if a bruiser like Miranda knocked him out. Ward has to use all his boxing skills and get Miranda respect early. Tought tough fight.
     
  9. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    He'll be the first fighter to outbox Miranda if he can get the victory ... but I don't see him knocking out Miranda ... even though its been done before.

    I think right now he's hype
     
  10. Raider Rudy

    Raider Rudy Active Member Full Member

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    I see this fight going the way of Vernon Forest vs Mayorga.
    MIranda will overwhelm Ward & kayo him. Everyone is trying to push Ward as the next big thing. He will probably go the way of the other next big thing Jermain Taylor if Miranda destroys him. We shall see!!!!!!!
     
  11. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Ward will probably get knocked down ... up until now he's faced soft opposition ... I think that he can pull off a decision but nothing more ... his chin is questionable and so is his power.
     
  12. 1lehudson

    1lehudson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    When you have a fighter that is as talented as Ward the question really is can he handle the pressure of a guy that is going to fight him back. In most of his fights to this point the other guys dont fight back. Miranda will fight back. And no matter who good you think a fighter is you just never know until you see him in that situation for the first time.
     
  13. o_money

    o_money Boxing Junkie banned

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    I've nver been impressed with him but he's a very solid boxer. Freankly I've been discussed with this guy's level of opposition and he's too concervitive for my liking. Hope Miranda KOs him but I feel like its going to be the otherway around.
     
  14. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    We will find out tonight.
     
  15. make_the_weight

    make_the_weight Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If ward wins who should he fight next?