Golovkin on Andre Ward: I Want Him, but at 164 lb

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  1. SmokinJoe10

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    "WBA/IBO middleweight champion Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin is ready to fight Andre Ward, the ruler at 168-pounds - but only if they meet halfway at a catch-weight of 164-pounds.

    Ward has not weighed any lower than 166 since 2006 and won't be able, under any circumstances, to get down to 164. Last month, Ward returned for the first time since November 2013 and stopped Paul Smith in nine rounds. That fight took place 172-pounds."



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    Wow so a lot of people on here saying that GGG is ducking/scared of Ward, well the bout look's even more likely with both camps wanting the fight. Hopefully Ward can agree to 164.
     
    SmokinJoe10, Jul 23, 2015
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  2. GolovKing

    GolovKing ESB Since 2006 Full Member

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    Doubt Ward agrees to 164. It's probably just negotiating on the part of Team GGG.

    I hate catchweights. 168 or no fight. Maybe stick in a hydration clause of 175 lb maximum for Ward on fight night.

    I think they'll make it happen. Seems like both sides want it at a reasonable deal.
     
    GolovKing, Jul 23, 2015
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  3. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    GGG is worried about Ward's size. As he should be.
     
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  4. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ward cant make 164. ward last fight 172

    how the hell is he gonna make 164?

    ggg doesnt want to fight ward. he prefers keep fightin 160 pounds bums

    or trying to fight welterweights
     
    Steve_Fox, Jul 23, 2015
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  5. Hercegovac

    Hercegovac Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well Ward had Dawson come down to 168, so it's only fair
     
    Hercegovac, Jul 23, 2015
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  6. boxing_master

    boxing_master Loyal Member banned

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    Nothing wrong with that its very fair he could easily ask him to come to 160 for the fight at least he gave him 4 pounds
     
    boxing_master, Jul 23, 2015
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  7. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    This is very old news.

    K2 has already gotten GGG to sign 3 contracts for this.
    2 of which are above 166 and all of which allow ward to come in at his most comfortable WEIGHT of 180
     
    chitownfightfan, Jul 23, 2015
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  8. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Lemieux, Quillin, Lee and Canelo are bums? Ward is a lightheavy weight, GGG comes in at 158, he is a decent sized middleweight.
     
    mirkofilipovic, Jul 23, 2015
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  9. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yea right,

    you are scared ggg gets exposed. lol

    its only ONE weight class. ONE

    he woudnt be the 1st or only boxer to move up .

    Every great fighter has done it when there are no challenges at his weight division.

    Canelo has never fought at 160 ...
     
    Steve_Fox, Jul 23, 2015
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  10. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ward could come down to 164. He dragged Dawson down himself.

    So your boy Ward can dish it out, but can't take it.
     
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  11. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Ward is a light heavy weight, Golovkin barely made it to 158 his last fights, Ward has a significant size advantage, since he is after all a light heavy weight pretending to be a Super Middleweight :deal The size differences are too big. How would losing to Ward, who is larger than GGG and is skilled, expose GGG? It will only prove that it takes a Light heavyweight to defeat a 158 pound middle weight king :deal

    When skill is equal, the size difference will be the tie breaker. :good
     
    mirkofilipovic, Jul 23, 2015
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  12. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    so Ward is too big and skilled for ggg?
     
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  13. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Ward is as skilled as GGG, but is much larger, hence GGG will be at a disadvantage :deal
     
    mirkofilipovic, Jul 23, 2015
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  14. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    so you dont want the fight to happen?
     
    Steve_Fox, Jul 23, 2015
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  15. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Canelo has fought his last few fights at middleweight and comes in the ring over 170lbs.
    Ward hasn't moved up either, and instead fights a total noboby at a catchweight and he supposedly cleaned out a division. Why can't Ward immediately move up and fight Kovalev? ggg at keast has legit ppv stars in his division... Ward has none. NONE.
     
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