Thread: Edison Miranda fights Andre Ward May 16th

So... what do you guys think? Can Pantera take this fight and put him back in a title hunt? Or will this be the end of the road for him?

It's a very tough challenge for Andre Ward who has been hurt often by guys who aren't known power punchers....Edison is like the middleweight Sam Peter....so much power and potential and yet lacking the mental toughness to get the best out of himself.

If Edison BOXED before he tried to KO guys he'd do better but that's just my view. I think he can compete for a while at 168-175 but how long is he going to be happy without a title

Andre Ward is going to beat him IMO

I wouldnt rule him out, but it is defintly last chance saloon would of liked to see him fight Bika, but he has a punchers chance but if i had to put my neck on the line Ward takes it.

I'd say Ward, I think they've done good things with Ward even though he's been out of the limelight, probably too hyped up early on but he's come along.

I cant believe you guys are picking an overrated 3 year prospect whose biggest step in competition so far has been my barber

sarcasm

But seriously Miranda went 0-3 against the top 2 middles in the world and was ducked blatantly by Mikkel Kessler...

So Pantera has a ton more experience and although been stopped twice he is still a ferocious fighter who will beat Ward into submission

It's about frickin time that Ward is stepping up his opposition.

I have to agree with JT on this one.

Excellent fight do not know who I want to win.

Do you guys know where the fight will be held?? any links?

I like Miranda, the guy comes to fight and has legitimate 1 punch power......I think if he tightened up his defense he can make a run.

I would love to see this fight and should be a great scrap.

Originally Posted by markb018

Do you guys know where the fight will be held?? any links?

The only link is this thread
It will be in the Oakland area (possibly HP Pavilion in San Jose?)

Originally Posted by Pantera

Originally Posted by markb018

Do you guys know where the fight will be held?? any links?

The only link is this thread
It will be in the Oakland area (possibly HP Pavilion in San Jose?)

I was hoping it would be in the bay area . HP Pavillion is a great arena, not a bad seat in the house really. Saw Ward walking around at the kirkland fight

This might be a to soon fight for Andre I think he should have picked someone different then Pantera for only his 19th pro fight. Why not a Sam Soliman or a Peter Manfredo jr? If this fight happens I think Edison will put him to sleep early.

I think Andre is athletic enough to beat Miranda, he's not going to have an easy night of it but Edison seems to be on the downslide.

I'm surprised not only of Ward taking Miranda but Miranda taking this fight when he could easily take on Bika, Andrade, or if he wanted an easier fight Jeff Lacy.

Rumor Mill: Andre Ward vs Edison Miranda - Bad Left Hook

I need to ponder this one for a while. Step up for Ward, but probably necessary. Is Miranda still hungry? Doe he have the skills to beat a top contender?

Originally Posted by JT Rock

I cant believe you guys are picking an overrated 3 year prospect whose biggest step in competition so far has been my barber

sarcasm

But seriously Miranda went 0-3 against the top 2 middles in the world and was ducked blatantly by Mikkel Kessler...

So Pantera has a ton more experience and although been stopped twice he is still a ferocious fighter who will beat Ward into submission

Kessler would have destroyed him, ducked is a overused word, Kessler knew it was useless to fight him, just like Mayweather did about Margarito.