He had a chance to fight Lucien Bute after the Super 6 and didn't want it He could have fought Chad Dawson at 175, instead took the easy fight at 168 It's been over a year since the super 6 ended, so I'm sure Andre got that 'rest' he needed. The fans deserve a decent fight, the biggest names and paydays out there are Froch and Kessler in Europe, or maybe fight Pascal at 175?
True. True. He also challenged Martinez at 168 . Still surprised he didnt issue a formal challenge to Mayweather at 168. Whose fans? Ward's? It doesnt matter what 40 people deserve :deal. Actually its Kessler and Bute. Remember Bute took less money to fight Froch in England. I'll never understand why Ward avoids Bute that bad. Everyone seems to believe he'll beat him easily and its the best money he'll probably ever get. Looking forward to Froch - Kessler, true warriors that will feed us a real fight.
For Ward to be considered any way close to the top at 168 he should have to fight Kessler in Kessler's gym and if his head comes in contact with Kessler's, despite the fact head contact occurs in boxing, his victory is deemed null and void. He also has to fight Froch in Froch's living room and he has to let Froch hit him clean in the face and let Froch win rounds because any fighter that is a mover, defensive and controls the tempo is boring and not a real champion.
Notice how the Brits leave Pavlik out of the mix? They really don't want to see Pavlik/Froch and NOT for the reasons they state.
Winner of Froch vs Kessler 2 if he stays at 168 reason being the victor in that fight will be number 2 in the division(still wins easily) Step up to 175 take on the champs in any order doesn't matter he beats them all anyway. Try a catchweight with Martinez (doubt that happens) Could also fight some other top 10 rated guys in 168 or 175 ( nobody really offers much money or adds to his legacy) Fight and dominate every second of every round against Pavlik(yes Pavlik fans it would be that easy) He isn't really in the best position as every option above comes with BS hate and criticism.
Fantastic suggestion.Best one out there.Froch would take it,but think result would be the same,even in Nottingham.Also would bring a quick end to Sergios career,and one he wouldnt want.No lightheavies for me,hes already taken one of the best.The mans on the verge of being an all time great for me
Well -- since he is "The Son of God," it might be a good idea for him to manifest a little integrity, and fight the man he ducked by claiming a shoulder "injury."
Take a lot of coke to get Ole' Joe back down to SMW now would be my guess, but the name "Kelly Pavlik" made him put his track shoes on and run once before, might work again.