Is Ward the real deal?

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  1. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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  3. Chrystophilax

    Chrystophilax Active Member Full Member

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    No, Evander Holyfield is the real deal.
     
  4. BatTheMan

    BatTheMan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So far he has beaten the top dog at 168 and nothing else. I guess it remains to be seen wheter he can take his show on the road and beat top guys. I like his dedication though.
     
  5. SomeGuy101

    SomeGuy101 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When he stops cheating so I can assess him properly I will let you know.
     
  6. Irländsk

    Irländsk Boxing Addict banned

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    He's just another Ottke, a whining, cheating, homecookin-lovin mother****er.
     
  7. Rexrapper 1

    Rexrapper 1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    IMO yes. I think he is going to clean out the 168 division.
     
  8. Atlanta

    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why do I get the feeling you are going to change the title once you get enough people to answer?
     
  9. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    I'm not. I'm sold on Ward, i think he's the best 168 out there. Just want to see what others think
     
  10. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    yes he is
    he has modified his style and is not as entertaining as he was when he was on the rise, but he is a solid effective fighter, v a variety of styles.

    i think bute would beat him and bute is the best at 168 with ward second and froch third with ward beating froch.

    it is all subjective until they actually fight , but ward has proven so far he is the real deal.

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  11. Beatle

    Beatle Sheer Analysis Full Member

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    Before the Super 6 began, I said Ward would go his entire career undefeated.

    But he needs to start fighting on neutral territory to really get respect.
     
  12. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    very few figths take place on neutral territory

    its either in your backyard or you fight in your opponents backyard.

    froch v abraham was very rare.

    used to happen a generation ago all the time , now tv has dictated venues .
     
  13. des3995

    des3995 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Unfortunately true.

    As for Ward, I think he is the real deal..... I don't know how far he will go, I think his lack of power will eventually catch up to him.
     
  14. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    im not convinced on ward. he isn't really adding new tools to his box, he is fighting the same style every fight.

    honestly right now, i wouldn't favour him vs dirrell or froch.
    would be intersting to see him take on kessler in denmark and see if he schools him again.
     
  15. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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