Antonio Tarver and Mike McCallum vs Andre Ward

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How would they do against prime Ward ?
     
  2. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think prime Tarver has a really good chance of beating Ward. Honestly, Tarver would be a way tougher fight for Ward than both Kovalev, Kessler and Froch. Tarver's, size, counterpunching and sublime defense would be a real issue. I think I would actually pick prime Tarver to beat him.

    Regarding McCallum who is my favorite fighter of all time, I think Ward beats him. McCallum was at his best at 154 and 160. He didn't really fight much at 168 and jumped right to 175. At that point, he was in his late 30's and not beating Ward.
     
  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I think Ward breaks Tarver down and gets a wide UD. McCallum too old and naturally too small at this wight class.
     
  4. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ward would beat both in all likelihood
     
  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Ward would beat both.
     
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Ward wins X2