Ward was big and strong at super middleweight and would handle B Hop. Andre would not allow Hopkins to slow the fight down and can get down and dirty himself if he had to handle Bernard's tactics.

Ward was too big and strong for Golovkin which is why triple G never moved up weights.

Ward took on the Krusher Kov at his peak and was the underdog coming into the contest. That takes balls and enhances his legacy. Yes he was fortunate to win but showed he has the heart, mindset and determination of a great fighter.