I want to see a k.o this last round coming.
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I want to see a k.o this last round coming.
This is the second guy in a row that Ward's just PUMMELED.
P4P top ten
Manny
Ward
Khan
and the also rans
No, for sure it's not just Ward.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
Green has been a disgrace, why was he added to this tournament exactly?
Green's clinching hasn't helped a bit, it just keeps Ward close and he beats him up in the clinch. If anything he should have been pushing Ward off (if he could get away with it)
I'd have Floyd at 3 just above Khan but other than that I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
I feel a bit vindicated about Green, I called this shit EARLY in his career. He's just not much.
Anyway, fair play to Ward. He did what he needed to do, sure wasn't pretty though.
Kesslers going to go one better and knock out Green next.
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Originally Posted by OumaFan
Yeah I agree, he's had one impressive performance against Jaidon Codrington, other that he's been mediocre.
Jermain Taylor would beat him even now.
Listen to Green with the excuses. :rolleyes:
Kesslers going to spark him.
Khan at number 3?! :D The guy who got sparked out by a club fighter in the first round? Are you kidding? Even his decent wins aren't top 20 p4p worthy. Paulie is his best win (unless you count a years past shot Barrera), a guy who couldn't punch threw a wet paper bag. Thanks for the laugh.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
Yea I was right with you on Green Ouma but thought he does have legit power, that was the only thing I worried about. Right there with Bilbo, Bute would be LOST on the inside fighting Ward he would definitely beat Bute even if he could make it interesting, only him and Dirrell can make it interesting for Ward but honestly the only guy I'd give a shot at this point is Chad Dawson but Ward feels he can make 168 for a long time now that he's grown into his body.
I think Dirrell beats Ward. I prefer Ward and am not a big Dirrell fan, but Dirrell is one of those guys who has a talent for stinking out his opponent for a points win.Quote:
Originally Posted by amat
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Originally Posted by ClubberLangI think Dirrell beats Ward. I prefer Ward and am not a big Dirrell fan, but Dirrell is one of those guys who has a talent for stinking out his opponent for a points win.Quote:
Originally Posted by amat
You know what? I really like Ward and appreciate Dirrell's skills but I have to say I thought the same thing when this fight ended. Dirrell's hands are just as fast and he hits well harder than Ward. I pull for Ward but I can see Dirrell winning as well.
I think it all depends on which direll shows up. This can wind up being a great action fight. Or an absolute bore fest with ward grabbing and direll running. For the record i have absolutly no problem with ward's holding. Everyone involved in this sport from fan to fighter knows what ward is going to do......so it's your job to stop him. If he can get away with that style for 12 rounds and his opponet nor the ref does anything about it than more power to him. Same with bradleys head, floyds forearm, and b hops everything. People spend way too much time crying about what they do instead of figuring out a way around it.
Yeah, I agree. Ward initiated a lot of the holding to smother Green but Green was so drained and flat that he obliged him and just held as well... If not initiating the hold himself. The ref did a good job at breaking only when they needed to be broken up and not disrupting Ward's game plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mar
I agree as well with your thoughts on Dirrell/Ward. Dirrell hits pretty damn hard and the speed is compareable. I just don't know how it'll pan out as far as gameplans and tactics. I think there's more chance of it being a stinker than anything else but it's an intriquing match up none the less. This is going to be a HUGE gut check for Dirrell. His heart has been in question as has his focus... He's gonna need both at 100% against Ward or he will certainly lose.
He needs to know that he's the puncher in this fight and has to fight like that while being first. I think it'll be an interesting chess match if both men show up.(I know Ward will)