If Ward Beats Froch Tonight, Is Ward Or Bute The Best SMW In The World?

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  1. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Poll above and leave your thoughts below.

    Question for the thread is simple:

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    Andre Ward, before tonight, is 24-0 (13).

    Lucian Bute is currently 30-0 (24).

    Notable Ward wins: Miranda, Kessler, Green, Bika, Abraham

    Notable Bute wins: Bika, Joppy, Andrade (x2), Miranda, Johnson

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    paulfv, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. shimmy

    shimmy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he would yes be widely considered the man to beat at 168.
     
    shimmy, Dec 17, 2011
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  3. persianprince

    persianprince Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes it would mean that Ward is the best SMW in the world. And if Froch win's then it's not even to debate who the best is, i mean his resume is way more superior than both guys. Pascal,Taylor,Dirrell,Abraham,Johnson and maybe Ward. So should Ward win he's a bit ahead than Bute, but if Froch wins then he is far ahead
     
    persianprince, Dec 17, 2011
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  4. drozzy

    drozzy AERE Full Member

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    Whoever wins tonight ranks 1st in my book.

    That said, Bute is in line for a fight vs the winner at some point in 2012 -not necessarily right away- to help the cause of an undisputed SMW champ with Kessler representing the same if and when he becomes WBO title holder. Could start 2013 with a mega 4-belt fight...!!

    Big top 4 @ 168.
     
    drozzy, Dec 17, 2011
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  5. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Andre Ward will be better than Bute even if he loses. It's a silly question really.
     
    ImElvis666, Dec 17, 2011
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  6. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ward already is the best SMW in the world. Beating Froch tonight will just be a confirmation of it.

    Bute doesn't even come into the equation just yet.
     
    Uncle Rico, Dec 17, 2011
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  7. Hitta_Squadup

    Hitta_Squadup Beast ***e Full Member

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    Depends on who you're a fan of that's obvious, similar to Floyd/Manny...
     
    Hitta_Squadup, Dec 17, 2011
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  8. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I voted "I'm not sure."

    We may not know until the two face off, if that ever happens.
     
    paulfv, Dec 17, 2011
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  9. floyd_g.o.a.t

    floyd_g.o.a.t Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ward is already no1
     
    floyd_g.o.a.t, Dec 17, 2011
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  10. hoopsman

    hoopsman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bute vs Ward is a 50-50 type of fight. If you think otherwise, you're merely kidding or comforting yourself (take your pick).
     
    hoopsman, Dec 17, 2011
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  11. Teddy Edelman

    Teddy Edelman Active Member Full Member

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    come on Bute is ranked after Froch, Ward, Kessler and maybe Direll
     
    Teddy Edelman, Dec 17, 2011
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  12. Hook!

    Hook! Proud member of team G. Full Member

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    it is ward by a mile if he wins tonight
     
    Hook!, Dec 17, 2011
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  13. hoopsman

    hoopsman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In terms of sheer talent, Bute is a class of above Froch and Kessler. Moreover, he hits with too much authority for Dirrell.

    Ward, however, is another matter. That is a 50-50 affair, as I have previously mentioned.
     
    hoopsman, Dec 17, 2011
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  14. Teddy Edelman

    Teddy Edelman Active Member Full Member

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    Ward say that Bute haven't proven anything to face him and he would rather face Kessler or Froch again. :D
     
    Teddy Edelman, Dec 17, 2011
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  15. GDG

    GDG Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No need for the hypothetical in the OP, the winner of tonight's fight is simply number 1.
     
    GDG, Dec 17, 2011
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