CONGRATS to the new no1 SMW - Andre Ward

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by PowerPuncher, Nov 22, 2009.


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  1. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    What a great great performance by Andre Ward last night. All I hear is inter continental rivalries, bitching, excuses but that was a great boxing performance. He performed better than Calzaghe managed against the same opponent and Calzaghe all hating aside was a great fighter

    Ward outboxed, outsped, outmanouvered, outfought and showed some P4P type boxing skills against the previous no1 SMW Kessler. Thats a massive achievement, its on par with Mayweather-Corrales. The kid has gone from nowhere to rightfully being number 1 in the division despite having a lack of experience. On the downside he doesn't have great power but he hurt Kessler a few times and beat him senseless and Calzaghe and Mayweather werent known for their punching

    I predict Ward will dominate Abraham/Froch/Taylor, I think he heats Dirrell who will be trickier.

    Andre Ward - The New SMW KING
     
    PowerPuncher, Nov 22, 2009
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  2. Trendkiller

    Trendkiller 420 Full Member

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    Abraham is favourite.
     
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  3. pne buz

    pne buz Active Member Full Member

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    Might be in your eyes!
     
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  4. StreetsOfGold

    StreetsOfGold Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kessler was only ever a paper champ but props to ward.

    Froch vs ward final because dirrell will get robbed against AA.
     
    StreetsOfGold, Nov 22, 2009
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  5. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    you dont need knockout power to win fights buddy.
     
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  6. Danny_Rand

    Danny_Rand Slick N Quick Full Member

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    Froch? :lol::lol:
     
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  7. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ward looked good- the man got his opportunity, and instead of being content doing just enough, seized it with both hands (with an assist from the head).

    I respect that attitude: the guy deserved to go home as a champion last night. I can't wait to see how things shake out after round 2!
     
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  8. pne buz

    pne buz Active Member Full Member

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    We will see wont we?I havent seen anything that makes me think Froch cant win this.He beats Taylor,its 50\50 against Abraham and Kessler and as for your other 2 Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire well they might be quick on their feet but they are hardly going to have Carl shitting himself!
    :rofl
     
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  9. iceman

    iceman Tis my Island Full Member

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    I thought after beating JT, combined by Frochs poor performance that Abraham became favourite along with Kessler.I still think AA will win it but Ward will be a definite threat.
    AA will KO Froch
     
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  10. elguapo

    elguapo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :good
     
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  11. NickBarker

    NickBarker Damnum Absque Injuria Full Member

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    I just can't get over people thinking that Froch is a threat in this thing. He was outclassed by both Taylor and Dirrell. Now, before you Englishmen begin with your fiery rejoinders, I realize that he won both of those fights. However, Taylor clearly dominated until his limitations were admittedly well exposed by Froch, but look at what Abraham was able to do against Taylor for a comparison. Hell, even Pavlik, who many Europeans consider to be horribly overrated, handled Taylor more convincingly in both of their fights. Dirrell, on the other hand, took Froch to school and decidedly won the fight unless one, in my opinion, excessively penalizes him for being "negative."

    At the outset, it was Kessler and Abraham who were the real favorites, with Ward and Dirrell as dark horse types. After the first round, it's hard not to have Abraham and Ward out in front. This is especially so considering the draw that Ward has remaining. He's quite likely to reach the break rounds undefeated.
     
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  12. iceman

    iceman Tis my Island Full Member

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    :good
     
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  13. jordan1

    jordan1 Juan Lopez #1 Full Member

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    Just like Kessler was!!!!!!:rofl:rofl
     
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  14. rooq

    rooq Rooq's Boxing Promoter Full Member

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    froch vs ward could be pretty one sided. he seems to have the workrate and stamina required to win a shutout against froch
     
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  15. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Froch-Ward's going to be the "old school" fight in the tourney- I'm thinking like 1920's style. Real Ugly, real dirty, and real rough.
     
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