Re: Kessler vs Ward analysis

Originally Posted by
amat
Also Ward isn't a pure combination puncher in fact the only times he puts together punches is when he knows he is in a fight with someone who he actually shows appropriate respect in the ring. He got clipped I think in the 7th against Miranda with a counter right that drew some oohs and ahs then poured on and didn't give Miranda another opportunity. If he sees you cover up yeah he'll open up but he's not like Andre Dirrell who is a pure combination puncher. Ward is a lot more selective and against Kessler I think he takes advantage of the footspeed difference, takes advantage of angles, uses his feints, his jab and just keeps Kessler guessing. Other times he'll probably try to make Kessler lead but unless the physical tools are just to much, I think Ward takes it 8-4 in a shocker. I think "frustrated" will be the word best applied to Kessler. Ward is a guy nobody would want to fight especially at this point.
Andre Wards most difficult opponent to date was Miranda, and that was one of the ugliest fights I have seen all year. Ward threw a punch and clinched/ grabbed and held whenever he could. I don't blame him much for that since Miranda has power and he wanted to negate that but if you think that is going to work on Kessler, you have another thing coming
Super Middleweight also acknowledge as Kessler's Kingdom when Calzaghe has retire
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