Ward is boxing beautifully. His ability to proficiently attack his opponent from a switch southpaw stance is remarkable. He catches Miranda rushing in with a well timed uppercut and then pops successive straight left beauties. The round ends with Ward teeing off on a defensive Miranda with a few flush shots getting through. 50-45 Ward
Ward's corner tells him that Miranda is slow. Just keep the work going and the fight will come to him. Miranda isn't throwing enough, Ward can just land at will. Miranda heats up to try and throw some punches but Ward moves too well for that. Ward looks very calm now and controlling the fight as Miranda plays it safe. Miranda just wont throw punches even when Andre is there. Ward does what he has to do but Miranda refuses to do enough to even give Ward something to think about. Right UPPERCUT BLASTS Miranda and comes back with MORE right hands. Andre Ward is being very smart but he ALMOST walked into a right cross. Ward cannot walk into the right hand as it is Miranda's money punch. Ward lands 9 punches n the ropes as Miranda refuses to throw back. Round ends. 5-0 Ward. The guy is fighting an A class fight against a good opponent.
impressive from ward. Miranda looks so disconcerted. He should still think he has a chance with hes power surely?