I would say it was Smith trying to get an edge and just try and win without a purse to make him self relevant , then i saw the pictures , the guy is FAT and seems out of shape , wouldnt be supprised if he gassed in 2 , and Ward just TKO cuz he wont keep his hands up due to poor shape. so after the photos , changing my call to Ward by TKO and not a decision.
Yeah. Most top tier fighters are selective on who they fight, come on now. GGG is no exception, neither is Pac, Cotto, May etc. You don't even know the issue, stop trying to think that you do. It's sad. You're pinning all the blame on him despite not knowing any side of the story :nod. Makes no sense. Just getting started? He's 33 ffs and has more fights than Andre. Ward is 31. :roflatsch
Was GGG born in the states? Tell me how big is boxing in Kazakhstan? Let me tell you, you go live in Kazakhstan and see how many opportunities you get out there and see if you can make it to the top. GGG has had to work ten times as hard to be where he is today. Ward has had it all laid on a plate for him, this is why he is so entitled and arrogant in his attitude towards all things. This is why he found himself in a legal battle with his management due to greed and arrogance.
I don't blame him, Ward has picked Britain's 6th best super middleweight, natural middleweight, god knows where is ranked in the world, a guy who who is coming off two losses, coming to his hometown and he still makes him come up in weight! Ward is the one who is pathetic. He is bad for boxing in general, absolutely no one would care if he retired, I would be ecstatic. Obvious talent, terrible attitude, worst style in boxing, spoiled brat with no fans.
Oh come the **** on. He was never in poverty, I think his parents are pretty well off so quit it with that B.S. :nut You speak as if he had an impoverished upbringing like Pac or May did. Ward is the #2 fighter in the world and he was getting screwed over by his ex-promotional company. He didn't feel that they were doing him justice so they went to court. That's it. Nothing to do with arrogance, buddy. :rofl
HAHA Smith comes in disgustingly and unprofessionally over weight and everybody on here rips into Ward. Shows what most people think of this tool. Why is it at a stupid catchweight anyway? 2 Supermiddles whats Wards nonsense bullskit reason for demanding this? He is thinking of moving up in weight? So to try it out he would rather blow up an averagely ranked 168er to test the water of a weight that is between 2 weights than actually try his hand with somebody that actually usually fights at Light Heavy? Paul Smith has took this fight as seriously as Ward treats the sport of Boxing. Fukk him. Wont happen but it would be great if Smith KO,d him tonight.
Well fcking said. The guy is a fraud. You cannot lace all the blame on Smith, as this is what is expected of a bum. Smith isn't pretending to be anything other than cheap punch bag qaulity fodder to earn a quick buck. Ward on the other hand is pretending that he is some great man filled with integrity and so good that he can call himself the son of god. This is the same level of bs that piece of **** Kenya West calling himself a Renaissance Men like this need to have their necks ringed.
Sorry you're right, was a little tipsy it was only two pounds so not exactly significant Still a lack of class and unfair considering Marquez was dragged way up in weight. And no I agree it wouldn't, Mayweather beats Dinamita 10-2 every time at worst regardless of whether Marquez is accustomed to the weight or not.
Wow, he really messed up his cut. He looks in ok shape. Its not going to matter either way, but he really needs to access his cutting regime
After two years off Ward looks bulkier and his face looks older...a little more tired. Same way dirrell didn't look like the fresh faced kid who fought froch. The real question in this gimmick/tuneup fight is if Andre ward can still make 168? He came in just below 172. Is 175lbs and Kovalev where he is headed?? Don't mention Adonis - it's well known that Haymon&roc nation will not work together. Ward is def headed back to HBO and therefore Kov or GGG. It all depends on which weight class.