Quote Originally Posted by Freedom View Post
Rodriguez says VADA testing was brought up during negotiations, Ward said "no":

Ward-Rodriguez tensions mount over drug testing | RingTV

Why is Ward stubbornly refusing to take the test? Random PED testing is good for the sport of boxing.

Quote Originally Posted by Violent Demise View Post
That's not an accurate statement. Aside from Carl Froch (which I'm sure is the one live body you're referring too) in Atlantic City he also fought Roger Cantrell in Saint Lucia and Jerson Ravelo in the Cayman Islands. The names might mean nothing now. But they meant something when he fought them. Ward was 13-0 when he fought the 12-0 Cantrell. Cantrell was a multiple Golden Gloves winner who was highly touted in the Washington area. It was a good prospect vs prospect fight. Ravelo is useless now a days. But the former Olympian was still a credible opponent when he fought Ward
What my opening post states is "Ward has never fought a contender" outside the USA and only once outside California. Cantrell and Ravelo are not contenders. Lots of fighters win golden gloves and are highly regarded in their hometowns, like Raphael Butler the heavyweight journeyman, but they never become contenders.
Did you read the article you posted? Rodriguez clearly says he DIDN'T bring this up in negotiations. I wish Ward would take the additional tests but he is right if you want something of concern done then you put in writing and don't wait until negotiations are over. But lets get to the real subject. What do you want from Ward? You can't call it fair play for a guy to fight outside of his weight class just because he is the best. So who do you want Ward to fight, where at, and under what conditions?