Andre Ward vs Tony Bellew

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Andre Ward vs Tony Bellew

  1. Andre Ward

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  2. Tony Bellew

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  1. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is an interesting match up. Bellew holds the WBC title. He has a name in the UK and I believe the fight would sell very well in the O2 Arena.

    From the BN24 main site:

    “If he really wants to do it – I’m game, it’s as simple as that,” said Bellew to skysports.com. “Like I say, I do respect him, he’s an amazing fighter. He’s very good at what he does.

    He also said:

    “I’m a full blown, big cruiserweight. I’m not a light-heavyweight who is struggling anymore and I’ve just shown that I can deal with one of the most powerful heavyweights in the world,” said Bellew. “I would have no problem dealing with Andre Ward.”

    Bellew is indeed a big cruiser at this point. Ward would be giving up substantial height, reach, and weight advantage by fighting Tony. In addition, Tony would have the power advantage. Ward of course, has the skills advantage. I'd like to see this fight.

    So who takes it??
     
    GK BOX, Jun 20, 2017
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  2. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ward UD at any weight.
     
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  3. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    Bellew 120-108.
     
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  4. Dan88

    Dan88 Active Member Full Member

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    It would be like fighting a less skilful Kovalev.
    Ward wins
     
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  5. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    If Team Ward seeks this fight, I'll assume they are pretty sure they can come up with a game plan that will produce the W and I'd probably pick Andre. Otherwise, I'll forgive them the jubilation of last Saturday night and go with heavyweight is probably a bridge too far.
     
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  6. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The AJ talk I think was possible cocaine induced. LOL. No way in hell would 6ft Ward have a prayer against the 6ft6 Joshua with his 250 pounds and 81 inch reach.
     
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  7. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    :lol: A win like that is definitely a powerful intoxicant.
     
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  8. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    good fight at cruiser.. why not ? is there money fights for ward at cruiser?

    wouldnt he make more money fighting stevenson?
     
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  9. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    just be a tuneup for ward.
     
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  10. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Ward KO at any weight. Bellew has NOTHING in the way of defense.
     
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  11. velagod

    velagod Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't rate bellew and I voted ward but...

    It would be interesting to see ward in with such a bigger man with his inside fighting he isn't as gracefull round the ring as he used to be and coming in close he has a big risk of being timed he struggled with kov having the reach advantage so imagine against some who has a bigger reach than kov and also has a big height advantage.

    But bellews timing is poor he's just not a world class fighter, he struggles if he doesn't have you stuck against the ropes, he gasses. He won't have to worry bout wards power though so he could go for broke but I think ward could frustrate him to a ud. I wouldn't be suprised if part of reason Tony wants it cause unlike against wilder he won't have to worry about a brutal ko.
     
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  12. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Ward wins for sure. Bellew only has size advantage, I think that Kovalev at 175 is stronger and hits harder than Bellew. Also Bellew to slow to land on Ward.
     
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  13. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I'd be interested in this fight. If he does really well with Bellew's size then he might have a chance against top heavyweights.
     
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  14. khaosai galaxi

    khaosai galaxi Superbad Full Member

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    Andre can move to heavyweight to test the water.
     
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  15. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Ward, easily. Entertaining fight to make and a good idea for Ward to use him as a good tune up at Cruiser before taking on the best there.
     
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