You may have read this- http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167103-ward-abraham-in-jeopardy-over-officials I'll be gutted if this semi-final doesn't go ahead! Is it all games or do you think the choice of referee will have a significant impact on the fight?
Well, old Abe isn't winning a decision anyway. The Krauts are looking for a way out of loss number 3. Ironic since this may be Abrahams best shot, Ward is shorter than Abrahams last two opponents. Ward likes to go inside at times. AA could sneak one in during the clinches or when they are in close , at least Ward doesn't have a 4 or 5 inch height advantage. Seeing Saurland already bitching means they have lost confidence in their man.
Decision in this fight is irrelevant, AA ain't gonna win on the cards. If it goes 12 bar KD's, this fight is a wrap. (Unless AA knocks out Ward)
One thing that could be a real problem for camp Abraham is that if the situation gets sorted say 3 days before the fight, then AA will have to travel a long distance and not be settled into his new time zone etc. Often when fighters travel late, they dont seem to peform as well etc, pos jet lag? I dont think AA is the same fighter after suffering his 2 defeats and he is saying he is not big enough at SMW and wants to go back to MW anyway. Ward is fighting a fighter who has recently had 2 clear losses, so its not a top SMW fight anyway. I had a feeling a while back that AA will quit on his stool at some point in the fight as he seemed very mentally beaten by Froch
a local referee may allow Ward to abuse his dirty tactics; this would take away AA's slim chance of KO'ing Ward
Yeah. Goosen already made a statement that the fight officials will be as what was agreed. This fight should push through.
