Why Fighters Can Go to Warâ€¦ Then Hug It Out (Andre Ward Explains)

ByALL THE SMOKE FIGHT 02/03/2026

FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/BFNLGnUxoB4

Andre Ward recaps Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 in Detroit, from the crowd energy to the fight itself. He closes on the post-fight respect moment that mattered more than the punches.

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