Ward/froch thoughts

[Prosinecki]

If he was a cheater, he would be disqualified by now. Apparently the people who DO decide what is and is not cheating, don't see it the same way you do.

It's hardly surprising that he's never been disqualified since he never fights outside of Oakland. He gets away with a lot.

Not that the rough-stuff should bother someone like Froch too much. I think Ward will win a close decision due to superior hand speed and movement, but Froch will give it a good go. I doubt Froch will get any favours from the judges either. Ward is where the money is (potentially)

Froch needs to turn this fight into a Pascal-like war, he's physically the stronger of the two. I want to see Ward's chin severely tested.

Hopefully I will be attending this one live, whether it's NY or Vegas.

[ninjaspy3]

I have seen ward's last 2 fights. Watched them several times.
Granted i did not see the whole kesslar fight, but except for that, i think ward is not as bad as certain people say he is.

To me it seems like jealousy or just plain hating. Picking what ever small reason to dislike the guy. Well thats all well and good but if it sounds like exagerating, i will point that out.

Btw, would anyone have ever called john ruiz a cheater because of too much holding?

No.

And wlad klitschko had a few fights with a lot of holding too. No one would dare call him a cheater.

[AdamGB]

im american and i want froch to win. ward cheats and is not very exciting to watch.

You are entitled to your opinion regarding excitement, but your are way off base saying that he cheats.

deliberate headbutts, excessive clinching and grabbing along with hitting on the break....
thats the stuff of a cheater.

If he was a cheater, he would be disqualified by now. Apparently the people who DO decide what is and is not cheating, don't see it the same way you do.

Yeah, because boxing officials are clean and honest, referees see everything that a fighter does and boxing isn't surrounded by business and politics.

What sport have you been watching?

edit: oh... and nobody ever critised Wlad or Ruiz for excessive clinching? Please.

[ninjaspy3]

There may have been a little criticism but no one called them cheaters that i have witnessed. And i didnt see so many on here making a fuss about it.

I think it makes some people feel better to slag off on ward because they dont want him to win the super 6, but they know deep down his chances are pretty good.

I expect this behavior of exaggerating ward's faults to continue should he indeed win.

[J_Undisputed]

Wards style is unfortunately derived from the fact that he's not as good a boxer as people thought he was in the beginning. He started out trying to be the next Roy Jones and got caught once or twice before realizing he didn't want anymore of that. His style has since become what we see now in order for him to make a living in boxing. A guy that likes to rough people up on the inside, head butt, rabbit punch, hit on the break. His real opportunity comes when his opponents complain to the ref...that's when we see him try to open up and take advantage of a distracted opponent.
People will try to draw comparisons to Hopkins, but hopkins can beat you in a number of different ways. The truth about ward is that he resorted to this style when he couldn't get it done the other way. Ruiz has always been a hugger and never attempted or skill set to be a legit straight up fighter... or maybe he did,it was hard to tell in those 19 seconds before Tua nearly decapitated him and perhaps changed his mind. Vlad does hold a lot but he doesn't need it for the victory. The clinching range actually favors his opponents if they didn't get to comfortable leaning against him to catch their breath.
Ward is mostly hype. Unfortunately, he's not very marketable either. Much like a Berto, he's the best of the worst right now at a time where boxing needs superstars, and gets self promoting entrepreneurs that want to sign big contracts. They have to put a positive spin on these guys for people to find reasons to like them (like being the religious type/family man/hometown boy), tune in long enough for the next real fighter to show up.
We got what we got in Ward. The perspective for some is they don't want to see a cheater win, especially in a bout that's about as entertaining as watching paint dry. The perspective for others is that boxing is their fraternity and he's the closest boxing has got to a dominant SM champ, whatever his methods.

[bustedknuckles]

Ward beat Kessler with his head and unfortunately I can see a similar scenario this time around.
Hope Karl knocks him the fuck out, son of god my arse !

[Master]

Andre Ward will easily beat Carl Froch, he has too much speed and boxing skills. Froch is too slow and carries his hands way too low and will be out pointed convincingly. Froch is good but Andre is exceptional.

[Taffturner]

froch punches very hard and has a high work rate, if he catches ward i think he'l be too strong and relentless 4 ward to cope with. Allthough ward is slick i just dont know if he'l keep out the way for 12rounds with the pressure froch puts on

Andre Ward will easily beat Carl Froch, he has too much speed and boxing skills. Froch is too slow and carries his hands way too low and will be out pointed convincingly. Froch is good but Andre is exceptional.

[Mars_ax]

I really hope Carl kicks Ward's ass, that SOG shit makes me wanna barf. I will say this, win, lose or draw Froch will give it his best shot.

Is that SOG shit the only reason you would rather that Froch wins? I know you must not have the same reasons for hating Haye that you have for hating Ward...?

ninjaspy,

Quit fucking whining dude.

[ninjaspy3]

I really hope Carl kicks Ward's ass, that SOG shit makes me wanna barf. I will say this, win, lose or draw Froch will give it his best shot.

Is that SOG shit the only reason you would rather that Froch wins? I know you must not have the same reasons for hating Haye that you have for hating Ward...?

ninjaspy,

Quit fucking whining dude.

Ahh, you came back, but didnt want to waste any energy to answer the question, I see.
It's ok. I can totally understand why you wouldnt want to.

[Mars_ax]

I really hope Carl kicks Ward's ass, that SOG shit makes me wanna barf. I will say this, win, lose or draw Froch will give it his best shot.

Is that SOG shit the only reason you would rather that Froch wins? I know you must not have the same reasons for hating Haye that you have for hating Ward...?

ninjaspy,

Quit fucking whining dude.

Ahh, you came back, but didnt want to waste any energy to answer the question, I see.
It's ok. I can totally understand why you wouldnt want to.

Why don't you quit bitching, can the cute little innuendos, and quit projecting the "hate" bullshit, it just makes you sound like a douche.

[Master]

froch punches very hard and has a high work rate, if he catches ward i think he'l be too strong and relentless 4 ward to cope with. Allthough ward is slick i just dont know if he'l keep out the way for 12rounds with the pressure froch puts on

Andre Ward will easily beat Carl Froch, he has too much speed and boxing skills. Froch is too slow and carries his hands way too low and will be out pointed convincingly. Froch is good but Andre is exceptional.

I will be supporting Froch but cannot see him beat Andre. I agree Froch is stronger and more powerful but not quick enough to nail Ward. Froch will need to fight physical and even dirty to win, like he did with Dirrell. I hope he can pull it off but in the US, with Andre’s ref, Froch will not even come close. If Froch pulls off the victory, he will be made for life, he has an open cheque book and he can fight whoever he likes. I hope that is motivation for him to win the fight but highly doubt that he will win.

[Dropanuke]

What if froch threw everything at the body and not one shot to the head
Without sarcasm

[Mars_ax]

I don't know why so many fans are writing Froch off against Ward, I believe he's got at least a 50/50 chance of winning, and remember he's got Rachael in his corner.

[#1FightFan]

yeah, she will scream and nag froch to death if he dont win, so PLEASE froch, win!
so we dont have to listen to her ramble through the whole fight again.
i think the showtime people politely told her to shut the fuck up, and moved her out of the way so she couldnt be heard.....lol
i would have if i was showtime execs.