Abraham - Ward Fight Thread

[Gandalf]

If only fights were fifteen rounds, the final three would never be dull with AA. He always looks as though he can land that punch as his opponent tires. It's just a shame that he doesn't try to win any of the other rounds. I thought he won that final round.

Still, very good performance from Ward and it wasn't all that dirty. I wish commentators wouldn't compliment a fighter in his ability to hold though.

[the wiz]

Really disappointed in Abraham, hardly threw the jab after round 3. Credit to Ward though, good job for him

[El Kabong]

Miles people also forget that Froch got dropped by Taylor....seriously hurt by him. Glenn Johnson is not someone to be looked past.

[Gandalf]

Miles people also forget that Froch got dropped by Taylor....seriously hurt by him. Glenn Johnson is not someone to be looked past.

He went night and day with Clinton Woods three times. Johnson is a solid fighter and a very crafty old vet, but stopping Green in a very close fight hasn't really told us anything more than he can beat a contender in the division. Froch is a step above that. I see it being fairly competitive early, but Froch will want to impress the faithful and he will likely end Johnson's career.

[El Kabong]

Miles people also forget that Froch got dropped by Taylor....seriously hurt by him. Glenn Johnson is not someone to be looked past.

He went night and day with Clinton Woods three times. Johnson is a solid fighter and a very crafty old vet, but stopping Green in a very close fight hasn't really told us anything more than he can beat a contender in the division. Froch is a step above that. I see it being fairly competitive early, but Froch will want to impress the faithful and he will likely end Johnson's career.

Froch could and should beat Johnson but Roy Jones Jr should have too. Froch is vulnerable and Johnson is dangerous!

[Mars_ax]

Just wanted to add to this thread that Ward is a nice enough guy, and he's a good boxer, but I don't see this dude ever being the next big thing in boxing. I can't recall seeing even one of Ward's fights when I came away thinking, wow, that was a great fight, or damn, was that entertaining.

I wonder how much Ward got paid for the AA fight, whatever it was, it was too much.

BTW, like someone already said, AA is done, put a fork in him, anyone who can box a bit will always beat him.

See you next weekend for Hop-Pascal.

[Majesty]

Just wanted to this thread that Ward is a nice enough guy, and he's a good boxer, but I don't see this dude ever being the next big thing in boxing. I can't think of one of Ward's fights that I came away thinking, wow, that was a great fight, or that was entertaining.

I wonder how much Ward got paid for the AA fight, whatever it was, it was too much.

And what makes someone the next big thing in boxing? Isn't it supposed to be about who you beat and a legacy? Or is it about how exciting your style is? Wards style gets it done against the best the division has had to offer thus far. Sometimes it isn't about "wow that was a great entertaining fight" sometimes its about "wow, I was not expecting that guy to be dominated as badly as he was." and these are the top fighters in the division and Ward has rarely lost a round to them. Regardless on the opinion of his style, his dominance is something that cannot be ignored and he's still only 27.

[skel1983]

Miles people also forget that Froch got dropped by Taylor....seriously hurt by him. Glenn Johnson is not someone to be looked past.

No he wasnt, he got dropped and wasn't hurt at all got back up and was fine.

[Oggie]

Boring fight.
Well done to Ward though, a level (or two) above Arthur.

Now I'm off to bed before he starts bible bashing in the post-fight interview.

[C-Lo]

I predicted Mosley vs Berto because of their respective situations happening soon. Pavlik vs Abraham won't be far behind...

[No Contest]

I predicted Mosley vs Berto because of their respective situations happening soon. Pavlik vs Abraham won't be far behind...

I think that would be a better fight for Abraham because Pavlik is there to be hit. That should be a good fight. They both seem to be about B level at this point in my eyes.

[Mars_ax]

I predicted Mosley vs Berto because of their respective situations happening soon. Pavlik vs Abraham won't be far behind...

I would have loved to have seen Mosley-Berto when it was originally scheduled, but I have zero interest in that fight now. As for Pavlik-AA, I don't believe there would be much interest in this fight, and Pavlik needs to fight someone with a title at 168, it's time to sink or swim.