Why isn't he active? I know he is in a feud with DiBella, but I thought even DiBella himself said he could still fight?
Ward can't fight outside of California right now. If he does, he's going to lose a lot of leverage on his lawsuit...and could very well sink it. Ward wants a big fight, but everyone knows that it can't happened in Oakland. He basically trapped himself. If he wants to fight in Oakland, it'll be a low-level fighter.
The holding of champs like Wladimir and Ward is ridiculous. You would think with all the talent they wouldn't have to hold at all. It is funny tho when you see fans of Ward saying that Wlad wouldn't be a champ if he didn't hold.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wme-signs-andre-ward-708361 "The agency will focus its efforts particularly on commercial endorsement, film, television, book and broadcasting opportunities for the boxer, similar to what it has done for fellow Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey, who has become a UFC mixed martial arts star and will be featured in The Expendables 3, Fast & Furious 7 and the Entourage movie." Looks like Ward might be looking to become an actor.