Andre Ward - Paul Smith

[Dark Lord Al]

Ward is very good , but far from Great.

[Dia bando]

Ward dominated Smith but hardly set the World alight,! it was rather boring to watch, that's
why Ward will never draw a large fan base, he may draw fly's because some of his
fights stink and this was one of them.

[#1FightFan]

Jesus Christ that was boring!!! I quit watching the fight, if u can call it that. WARD is a disgrace. Fighting that bum was laughable. It was unwatchable, and I love boxing!!! Retire WARD!!! No one wants to see you fight, you Oakland only fighting chump. Why doall these fighters only fight at home now? thats bullshit. Real champs traveled to other countries and fought whoever was the best!!

[greynotsoold]

It was his first fight back and he needed rounds. A 2 round KO would have made no sense.

[Beanz]

It was his first fight back and he needed rounds. A 2 round KO would have made no sense.

I know what you are saying but surely after after a couple rounds on Saturday his corner could see he was not going to gain much from this fight ? I suppose it looks easier from this side of the ropes but Ward seems to be more than capable of stopping opponents like Paul Smith earlier and more decisively, and improving his marketability. Yes, it's after a long lay off but most British and even American fight fans know what Smith is going to give you and it's not ever going to be enough really, to trouble the likes of Ward. Smith is not even the best Super Middle Weight in his own family

[erics44]

if you put wards win in perspective

Smith is a british level fighter, i dont think he is good enough for the european belt

and if you take all the world contenders out of the british scene Smith still probably wouldnt win the british title, rocky fielding would probly stop him in less than 9 rounds