John Conteh vs. Andre Ward

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  1. Lilo

    Lilo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep, but he's never fought at light heavy and never fought anyone as good as Conteh.
     
  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Fair enough, but that's a highly conjectural basis.

    Say he moves up and takes whatever the current best at 175 can dish out, would you amend your stance to Conteh on points or is there naught Ward can realistically prove to sway you?
     
  3. Lilo

    Lilo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Truthfully, the LHW division is so weak at the minute that I'd still favour Conteh over him which is very unfortunate for Ward as there just doesn't seem to be a good enough test for him.

    If Conteh was around now he'd be clear no.1 LHW IMO, without a doubt.

    But yeah if he shows he is strong/durable at the weight (which he probably will be) then I'd prob change to Conteh points. I just don't give out credit based on potential, especially when we've never seen the guy at that weight AND especially against a Brit! :lol:
     
  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    This I definitely agree with.

    He would make Dawson cry. :yep Literally, in front of millions. McCall style.
     
  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Well, Froch is a Brit. :yep

    ...and, I'd wager, Froch has a close enough approximation of light heavyweight strength even at 168. He more than held his own against Pascal, who's a bull since moving up. I don't think it's entirely attributable to Pascal being drained, either. Froch is a strong *******. Obviously he's miles behind Conteh in technical proficiency and diversity, but as a barometer of Ward's ability to handle another eight pounds of world class athlete bearing down on him he suits well enough.
     
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    Again, tied at 19.

    Every time one takes a lead...

    (and that's how I think it would go, too :D)
     
  8. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If I could vote 42 times for Conteh I would. Alas however....
     
  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    :lol:

    No alts? Good man.
     
  10. IntentionalButt

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    I'm wondering how different the poll would look in General. :lol:
     
  11. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have alts. Just forgotten the ****ing passwords. :D

    Oh and as for a poll in the gf? Don't even ****ing joke about it!
     
  12. biglads

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    Cleverley would whup them both.




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