Andre Ward talks retirement, broadcasting career

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  1. Stefan Johnson

    Stefan Johnson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :deal

    Exactly what I was thinking.
     
    Stefan Johnson, Feb 25, 2014
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  2. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    I dislike him as a fighter but he's still got a good few years left in him, lots of big fights to be made, no need to retire any time soon.
     
    Cafe, Feb 25, 2014
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  3. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    When a fighter starts talking retirement a loss is not far away. Feel bad for Ward, he was real talent but if he retired soon his accomplishments are borderline HOF.
     
    ElCyclon, Feb 25, 2014
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  4. shoe

    shoe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ward's annoying as a fighter AND a broadcaster. he should go to the moon and collect rocks.
     
    shoe, Feb 25, 2014
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  5. punchbug

    punchbug Active Member Full Member

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    He needs to beat someone greater than Froch and Kessler for his broadcasting career to last. Froch and Kessler will not be remembered well as great fighters. Wards fans are typically guys that watched the super six, but that was just a brief snapshot of the division.

    Great fighters need to beat great fighters, or rule the division for an eternity, or blast through a few weight divisions, or have unforgetable battles - Ward has done none of those things, but I think he has the potential to do it.
     
    punchbug, Feb 25, 2014
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  6. 5_Burowz

    5_Burowz Guest

    Andre Bored
     
    5_Burowz, Feb 25, 2014
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  7. non-stop

    non-stop Active Member Full Member

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    respect
     
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  8. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl
     
    Rumsfeld, Feb 25, 2014
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  9. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Ward has a big fight coming up against Stevenson at 175 or even at 168 if he wants it, but it appears that he does not want that fight. Ward lost in court against Goosen, read he is suing again, so he could be tied up for a while anyway..................he should fight the winner of Groves/Froch in UK for huge money fight, but he will only fight in his home town...........
     
    Farmboxer, Feb 25, 2014
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  10. drozzy

    drozzy AERE Full Member

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    Agreed 100%.
     
    drozzy, Feb 26, 2014
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  11. ReverendSultan

    ReverendSultan Active Member Full Member

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    He should retire and just do commentary unless he wants to fight at 175 because there are no fights for him at 68
     
    ReverendSultan, Feb 26, 2014
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  12. kingstonbear

    kingstonbear Late Replacement Full Member

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    I'd think about retirement if all I did was fight in my home-town and refuse bouts against top level fighters. Spread the word of the lord Andre, visit Montreal.
     
    kingstonbear, Feb 26, 2014
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  13. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I won't miss him.A "stupid six" winner with home town cooking and a boring style.Retire already.
     
    fatcity, Feb 26, 2014
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  14. R.B.J

    R.B.J Active Member Full Member

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    He's not that great at commentating, he speaks in a monotone that will put you to sleep. He shoud drain Stevenson and Kolavev down to 168 and/ or Chavez Jr. to fight @ a catch weight of 170. He would probably earn at least 6 million or more for those three fights combined. I cant see him leaving those dollars on the table.
     
    R.B.J, Feb 26, 2014
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  15. TJ Max

    TJ Max Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He has to retire. Stevenson would beat the hell outta him.

    He's being foolish for saying there are no fights available though.

    If Chavez gets past Vera...great fight right there.

    Granted, he'd have to travel to Vegas, but so what?
     
    TJ Max, Feb 26, 2014
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