I'm saying this right now: Andre Ward is the 3rd best fighter in the world.

Where did you stand on Ward pre-Super six?

 

If Floyd, Pac, and Wlad aren't around, you may end up being right. Right now, all 3 of those guys are all more dominant than Ward though. :thumbsup

 

You should have predicted it. That would have been OK. But you said he was the 3rd best in the world RIGHT NOW, which is very silly.

 

Wladimir Klitschko is my p4p#3 just now based on dominance and longevity.

If Ward beats Dirrell, I'd agree he is the 3rd best fighter in the world in terms of ability behind Pac and Mayweather...


...but I don't think he will beat The Matrix.

 

Whereas now you've seen him against one fighter than could be described as anything like elite and now can make a judgement?

 

Dirrell too fast, too big, too strong and hits to hard for Ward who is a wartered down even dirtier version of Bradley.

 

I am a very big fan of Ward and I am very impressed with his skill, but he is clearly not a Top 3 fighter in terms of skill. He wastes too many shots/ he doesn't pick all his shots well. Footwork, defence need improving too. A good few fighters that are more skilled.

If Ward excels at something, it's ring-generalship/ tactics/ implementation/ gamesmanship. He is mentally strong and very intelligent. I'll give you that - it counts for a hell of a lot, especially when you build on very good skill and will to win, especially considering how young and inexperienced he is.

 

3. Marquez

 

I'm bookmarking this thread for resurrection when Ward gets his ass handed to him by Dirrell.

 

I think hes excellent. 1 of my favourites right now.

 

You won't have to wait a couple of years buddy - he'll be exposed as american-level at best way before then :good

Not a bold statement just more hypejob banwagon jumping, you're not the first you won't be the last:verysad

 

Ward, is a top fighter no doubt. Time will tell if he will challenge. the number #1 spot one day.