Sullivan Barrera, never underestimate an angry and hungry strong fighter

Barrera might very well ruin the chance of the Kova vs Ward fight, before Ward does it himself.

It's a huge step up from an out of shape Paul Smith to an actual full blown hardhitting top20 light heavyweight in Berrera.
I expect a close but clear UD for ward, like 8 to 4 or thereabout, but you never know.

 

I don´t really get how is this a huge step? If he´s so good as so many is calling him to be, it shouldn´t be a step at all. He had a tune up already. Barrera is a novice with his 17-0 record. His best win is Murat. Barrera is very similar to Monroe Jr. who had 20 fights before he faced Golovkin and his best win was against Vera. It shouldn´t be a step up at all. And for a matter of fact, Barrera weighted exactly the same as Ward on his last fight (172). He isn´t even a full blown LHW.

 

I wast super impressed with Ward vs Smith

He seemed slower and less fluid definitely rusty but not quite as quick as he used to be.

I never saw Barerra fight before so I cant speak for this fight but the Ward I saw vs Smith does not beat the top at 175

 

I had the exactly same observation. He didn't look his extra sharp usual self. And with his inactivity he will hard time to get back to his best. Floyd has the amazing ability to come very strong after long layoffs. It remains to be seen if Ward can emulate this.

 

I've been watching his fights on youtube, he doesn't really impress me at all. The only things he's bringing to the table is size and a will to win. He's skills aren't that great, doesn't seem very fast, average power. The super six version of ward would easily handle this guy, but current ward isn't looking so great.