Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
I understand the logic to Ward but no way is he the best light heavyweight. Kov is and Stevenson is up there. Ward would not himself consider he is the best. I think this contract he has signed will lead to a fight with Kovalev so we will get a winner.
Many times throughout history to the present the Champion of a division has not necessarily been considered the best fighter in the division.

A few examples: Liston chasing Patterson, Hagler waiting for years, the color line draw by early Heavyweights.

Hopefully we get Ward vs Kovalev, so it will be the Champion vs the #1 contender.