Ward - Smith

[ikorolev]

By the way, Ward gave Smith back the $38,000 he was fined for missing weight. Dude is pure class. Sadly it's why he's not more popular. He's too nice.

And dopes around here still hate on the guy. Bunch of idiots.

Does that make his chances to beat Kovalev or Beterbiev any better ?

[Bard of Boxrec]

A bit faster?!? A BIT?!? I stopped reading there. If you're not going to be subjective there's no point continuing this debate.

OK, so he might be notably faster. My point is, it's not an attribute that's going to be weighted heavily in the importance stakes when workrate coupled with toughness and power would count for so much more in that style matchup, none of which Ward has. All the speed in the world won't help Ward when he's getting tagged.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Some gets get hit flush and seem totally unfazed. Rios for example. Other guys get hit and really don't like it. Ward is 1 such guy. I think Kov or G pastes Ward.

Exactly this. Ward having the chin of Froch would probably be the difference to make me pick Ward, although in that case it would be razor-close, and Kovalev would still be marching forward with impunity with no power coming back.

[Monte Fisto]

By the way, Ward gave Smith back the $38,000 he was fined for missing weight. Dude is pure class. Sadly it's why he's not more popular. He's too nice.

And dopes around here still hate on the guy. Bunch of idiots.

I had a feeling he would do this and your right - the guy is pure class!! I'm a little shocked at how people are under rating him. His talent is there for all to see. Is there a formal Kov vs Ward poll??

Also he get slammed for being boring which i find very unfair. The guys skills are great, and he often takes the fight to his opponent, sadly few have been able to make it a very competitive fight.

[Monte Fisto]

just found the poll ..

[diddy]

By the way, Ward gave Smith back the $38,000 he was fined for missing weight. Dude is pure class. Sadly it's why he's not more popular. He's too nice.

And dopes around here still hate on the guy. Bunch of idiots.

I had a feeling he would do this and your right - the guy is pure class!! I'm a little shocked at how people are under rating him. His talent is there for all to see. Is there a formal Kov vs Ward poll??

Also he get slammed for being boring which i find very unfair. The guys skills are great, and he often takes the fight to his opponent, sadly few have been able to make it a very competitive fight.

He's an American star who has dismantled many a European/foreign star. This is primarily a domestic board so considering the demographic here it comes with the territory.

[handsofstone]

Ward is a class act and one of the best p4p in the world and one of the handful of fighters who we can say is No1 in their division and has dominated class opponents but because of his inactivity since beating Froch in the Super 6 final,, its almost as if its Carl's achievements since that night 4 years ago that has solidified Andre's status as an all time great SMW,because that one win over Rodriguez is a total waste of talent and not enough

[Bobbyptsd]

By the way, Ward gave Smith back the $38,000 he was fined for missing weight. Dude is pure class. Sadly it's why he's not more popular. He's too nice.

And dopes around here still hate on the guy. Bunch of idiots.

Does that make his chances to beat Kovalev or Beterbiev any better ?

No, but the fact that he's a better fighter than them does.

[Baby Face Finster]

By the way, Ward gave Smith back the $38,000 he was fined for missing weight. Dude is pure class. Sadly it's why he's not more popular. He's too nice.

And dopes around here still hate on the guy. Bunch of idiots.

Does that make his chances to beat Kovalev or Beterbiev any better ?

No, but the fact that he's a better fighter than them does.

Plenty of better fighters lose to lesser fighters because though their skills may be superior their chin isn't.

[Bobbyptsd]

I guess that's true, but fail to see how it applies to Andre Ward in this case.

[Baby Face Finster]

I guess that's true, but fail to see how it applies to Andre Ward in this case.

If he gets tagged clean by Kovalev or Beterbiev he is getting knocked out that is how. So though Ward has the better skills, the equalizer is one clean punch from either guy landing on his chin.

[Bobbyptsd]

I guess that's true, but fail to see how it applies to Andre Ward in this case.

If he gets tagged clean by Kovalev or Beterbiev he is getting knocked out that is how.

Umm, ok. I'll have to remember to send Andre Ward a memo not to leave his chin hanging out there like this is t-ball.

[Baby Face Finster]

I guess that's true, but fail to see how it applies to Andre Ward in this case.

If he gets tagged clean by Kovalev or Beterbiev he is getting knocked out that is how.

Umm, ok. I'll have to remember to send Andre Ward a memo not to leave his chin hanging out there like this is t-ball.

I'm sure he will be waiting on your suggestions.

[Bobbyptsd]

That was kind of my point, but anyway.

[Baby Face Finster]

That was kind of my point, but anyway.

Right, because god knows that Kovalev and Beterbiev never tag their opponents chins unless they leave it out there hanging. Gotcha Mr. Sarcasm.

Are you this much of a douche in real life?

[diddy]

That was kind of my point, but anyway.

Right, because god knows that Kovalev and Beterbiev never tag their opponents chins unless they leave it out there hanging. Gotcha Mr. Sarcasm.

Are you this much of a douche in real life?

Cant stand it across the pond that Ward is the best, eh? It really grates your nerves, eh? It's OK. Maybe sometime in 2085 the Brits will have the best fighter in the world. Or 2nd best.

[Baby Face Finster]

That was kind of my point, but anyway.

Right, because god knows that Kovalev and Beterbiev never tag their opponents chins unless they leave it out there hanging. Gotcha Mr. Sarcasm.

Are you this much of a douche in real life?

Cant stand it across the pond that Ward is the best, eh? It really grates your nerves, eh? It's OK. Maybe sometime in 2085 the Brits will have the best fighter in the world. Or 2nd best.

I am not across the pond and neither am I a Brit. Wrong on both accounts, but then again being wrong is your forte.

[diddy]

No bias? Explain your lack of intelligence or sense then. Where are you from?

[Baby Face Finster]

No bias? Explain your lack of intelligence or sense then. Where are you from?

Since you can't figure it out, it's you who lacks intelligence.

I'll give you a hint. I am in one of 2 countries to border the U.S.A. There, hopefully the few brain cells you have will solve the riddle for you.

[Bobbyptsd]

That was kind of my point, but anyway.

Right, because god knows that Kovalev and Beterbiev never tag their opponents chins unless they leave it out there hanging. Gotcha Mr. Sarcasm.

Are you this much of a douche in real life?

How am I being a douche? Because I disagree with you?

I don't think Andre Ward would get knocked out or lose to either of these guys. You seem to disagree. Ok. How is that me being a douche?

Maybe Kovalev or Beterbiev would stop him in one, what do I know? Atlas has a better record in predicting fights than me.

[diddy]

No bias? Explain your lack of intelligence or sense then. Where are you from?

Since you can't figure it out, it's you who lacks intelligence.

I'll give you a hint. I am in one of 2 countries to border the U.S.A. There, hopefully the few brain cells you have will solve the riddle for you.

Canadian or Mexican. Yes I was right. Bias. Just not across the pond bias. Carry on, nothing to see here.

[Baby Face Finster]

How am I being a douche? Because I disagree with you?

I don't think Andre Ward would get knocked out or lose to either of these guys. You seem to disagree. Ok. How is that me being a douche?

Maybe Kovalev or Beterbiev would stop him in one, what do I know? Atlas has a better record in predicting fights than me.

It's your sarcastic posts. You can disagree with me, that's fine, but it's your sarcastic tone that makes you come off as a douche to me.

[Bobbyptsd]

Diddy thinks everyone is British for some reason, it's kind of funny

"I disagree"
-"You British are all the same!"

[Baby Face Finster]

No bias? Explain your lack of intelligence or sense then. Where are you from?

Since you can't figure it out, it's you who lacks intelligence.

I'll give you a hint. I am in one of 2 countries to border the U.S.A. There, hopefully the few brain cells you have will solve the riddle for you.

Canadian or Mexican. Yes I was right. Bias. Just not across the pond bias. Carry on, nothing to see here.

You should change your name to dummy. It's much more fitting for an idiot like you. Carry on yankee doodle dummy!

[Bobbyptsd]

How am I being a douche? Because I disagree with you?

I don't think Andre Ward would get knocked out or lose to either of these guys. You seem to disagree. Ok. How is that me being a douche?

Maybe Kovalev or Beterbiev would stop him in one, what do I know? Atlas has a better record in predicting fights than me.

It's your sarcastic posts. You can disagree with me, that's fine, but it's your sarcastic tone that makes you come off as a douche to me.

I'm just discussing boxing here, it's all in good fun. There's a difference between trying (and often failing) to be funny, and trying to be a jerk. I'd like to think I'm clearly the former.