Why cant Ward move up to LHW like Calzaghe did?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by AnotherFan, May 11, 2012.


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  1. AnotherFan

    AnotherFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I believe most of us wants to see Ward and Dawson going at it. Both are excellent fighters, and I am curious to see if Wards mental strength and boxing skill can outweight Dawsons natural talent.

    Unfortunately, Dawson made a mistake when he said he could make weight as a SMW. Since then, Ward cant mention Dawson without stressing that Dawson must live up to his word and move down in weight. If the journalist asks why Ward cant move up Wards gets a haunted gleam in his eye and replies that "We will se if the fight can get made".

    Dawson would be slightly drained at SMW, and I cant see why Ward is unable to move up and BEAT THE MAN AT HIS OWN WEIGHT. Like Calzaghe did when he moved up to LHW and challenged old man Hopkins. Andre "Comfort zone" Ward is just to keen to get an unfair advantage when he sees the opportunity, and that is not the path to greatness. IMO he must face his demons and fight Dawson at LHW.
     
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  2. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Most of us want to see Ward v Bute.

    Ward is best proving himself to be the numero uno at SMW first, then go up in weight.
     
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  3. compukiller

    compukiller Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The real question is why did Dawson say he could make 168 with no issues at all?
     
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  4. carlos200587

    carlos200587 Active Member Full Member

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    dawson said he'll make 168 why move?
     
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  5. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Why couldn't Joe challenge prime fighters like Ward is doing :hey
     
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  6. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When is Ward gonna do anything ?Whats he doingjust basking in his super 6 glory. It's looking like one fight in 12 mths at best.
     
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  7. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    he is losing momentum

    he needs to expand the star power, needs to call out Bute and make it happen and deliver

    he just willingly surrendered a belt to a guy he would out class

    Wards becoming irrelevant
     
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  8. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    All of this. Good post.
     
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  9. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    I don't think you want to drag Calzaghe into this. Calzaghe was a hell of a fighter, but look who he was fighting at 28 and look who Ward is fighting. It's a huge difference.
     
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  10. TyrantT316

    TyrantT316 Member Full Member

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    Why can't we appreciate a fighter who stays in shape to fight top guys in an already loaded division? Especially win his opponent (Dawson) clearly stated he is more than willing to move down to fight Ward.

    Ward is in his prime and in comfortable shape at 168. He doesn't NEED to pack on muscle that can be hard to lose, to fight at LWH before his body is ready to. Eventually, as he gets older, he may outgrow 168 and more naturally move up. But for now, he's 168, in a loaded division and should stay there. Especially if the guy (Dawson) a LHW is the one calling him out at 168.

    Fans these days simply want fights to keep jumping weight. For these guys, it's not the way WE gain weight (cookies, Taco Bell), it's gaining and losing the right way. When you're in tip top shape at 168, making weight is that much more crucial.
     
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  11. knockout artist

    knockout artist Boxing Addict banned

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    Ward's best win is headbutting a double vision past prime Kessler to a TD, that Calzaghe beat years ago in a fair fight.
     
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  12. Slothrop

    Slothrop Boxing Junkie banned

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    :lol: That is the question.
     
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  13. Fightfan of Mtl

    Fightfan of Mtl Bad Intentions Full Member

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    Unfinished business at SMW.....
     
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  14. AnotherFan

    AnotherFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What?! :twisted: How daaare you question Calzaghes eagerness to challenge himself? Hopkins was the man at LHW and Jones was not that far from his prime, so there.

    Seriously now, if Ward gets it on with Dawson he has pretty muched proved himself (again). But I would rather see the fight at LHW. Dawson needs to be at his best to make it a good fight.
     
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  15. Dorfmeister

    Dorfmeister Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Maybe cause he's not stupid enough and unless the payday is worth cause these are professional athletes that risk their healths and future earning for one fight, alright?
     
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