Andre Ward is the American Saviour in the Super Six! He will win the Tournament!

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  1. David Fanning

    David Fanning Internet Tuff Guy Full Member

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    Yes, I think he is a better fighter than Calzaghe. Has he accomplished more? Of course not, that's ridiculous. What is he? 25? NOW I'm going to have put up with all kinds of name calling bull**** from a bunch of boxing novices due to this. All we need to do is wait just a FEW more weeks and we'll see what Ward does to Kessler, compared to what Calzaghe did to Kessler. It's already been beaten to death. There's nothing left to say that nobody has already said.
     
  2. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    "Looking forward to see what Ward is made of when we get to round 9-10..."

    People said the same about Dirrell, and he ended up dominating the last rounds...... Just because you haven't gone 12 doesn't mean you cant do it. Far far from it.
     
  3. Irländsk

    Irländsk Boxing Addict banned

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    Kessler will break Ward down and he will knock him out. I think Ward will hold his own for 3 or 4 rounds but Kessler is the better boxer with better power and eventually that will begin to tell in the ring.
     
  4. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    give a breakdown what does ward poses that will trouble kessler what advatages does he old over kessler?


    Kessler stops him in 8 or 9:good
     
  5. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    He is clearly the best american talent in the super six. I am pulling for him big time. However, Kessler is a very good boxer in his own right so I think the fight will be close.
     
  6. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    He has an advantage in handspeed, defense and angle punching. This is what will put him over the top. he is down on power to kessler and kessler has a better jab. The fight will likely be 7-5 one way or another,.
     
  7. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    really he has a hand speed advantage? Kessler was matching Calzaghe's spped until Joe straightend out his punches and ward isn't really that fast. and his dfense has never been tested agaist a fighter with the arsenal of Kessler's. he thows an excellent 1-2 and has a great right hand has power in both hands and he has a pretty good left hook when he uses it. and one of the best things he can throw combo's in the middle of the ring aswell as when he has his opponet on the ropes. ward is a very good fighter but Kessler is better in every dept.
     
  8. Danny_Rand

    Danny_Rand Slick N Quick Full Member

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    :rofl Ward is faster, more versatile(Can Kessler switch from orthodox to southpaw on the fly?) no, he can barely throw 3 different punches, and he's the more athletic of the 2.

    Kesslers only attribute in this fight over Ward is his power.
     
  9. David Fanning

    David Fanning Internet Tuff Guy Full Member

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    Finally. Somebody who actually pays attention. And whoever think Kessler has the handspeed advantage over Ward is simply on crack!
     
  10. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    War Ward!

    :smoke
     
  11. MemoCan

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    :patsch

    :rasta
     
  12. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Just noticed your avatar...

    :rofl:rofl:rofl
     
  13. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Ward is counting on his judges, his referee, his commentators, etc.

    All Ward needs to do is run like Haye did, he does not need to throw any punches at all.
     
  14. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I think you're selling Ward a bit short Farmy. To be sure, Kessler is rightfully the favorite in this one, but I think Ward has an outstanding shot to win this.
     
  15. Farmboxer

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    We will see. Split decision by Ward's judges.