Kessler-Ward: Andre Fighting For American Pride

[BattlingNelson]

Let's not get into this again Bat my friend.
We all knew Miranda would have fought Kessler if Palle didnt disappear for weeks after Warrior's agreed to every single one of his demands.

Everyone was pissed at Palle including HBO.

Long time no see buddy.

Well we all know Palle mismanaged Kessler.

BTW... Ward will win this by UD

I'm dissapointed...... Still I respect your opinion. What do you see in Ward that will make him a bigger challenge for Kessler than Mundine?

[Walterson]

Long time no see buddy.

Well we all know Palle mismanaged Kessler.




I'm dissapointed...... Still I respect your opinion. What do you see in Ward that will make him a bigger challenge for Kessler than Mundine?

He's learnt a lot from the best.

His footwork is very similar to that of Bernard Hopkins.

His padwork is very similar to Mayweather.

He's got brilliant accuracy and does not waste punches.

He's got a very strong will. He's looked defeat (knocked down) in the face and come back from it.

He prepares for every opponent by studying them, but also places a huge emphasis on adapting in the ring.

He knows how Kessler lost to Calzaghe, the blueprint has been written.

More than 80 amateur fights.

He married the woman that gave birth to his children before he was 20. No need for a playboy lifestyle, he only has his career and family to think about.

He's been trained to push, when you can no longer go on.

Gold at the Olympics.

Fighting at home.

This guy does not know how to lose.

[BattlingNelson]

He's learnt a lot from the best.

His footwork is very similar to that of Bernard Hopkins.

His padwork is very similar to Mayweather.

He's got brilliant accuracy and does not waste punches.

He's got a very strong will. He's looked defeat (knocked down) in the face and come back from it.

He prepares for every opponent by studying them, but also places a huge emphasis on adapting in the ring.

He knows how Kessler lost to Calzaghe, the blueprint has been written.

More than 80 amateur fights.

He's been trained to push, when you can no longer go on.

Gold at the Olympics.

Fighting at home.

This guy does not know how to lose.

I wouldn't say he's accuracy is better than Kessler's and his chin is certainly worse.

I wouldn't put to much into the Calzaghe defeat. I mean there's only one super-Joe and Kessler fought him without sparring due to a broken hand.

I admit the homefield is a pretty big advantage although Kessler has fought in hostile surroundings in USA, Australia, Wales and Germany so he knows that it takes a convincing effort.

[Shadows]

He's learnt a lot from the best.

His footwork is very similar to that of Bernard Hopkins.

His padwork is very similar to Mayweather.

He's got brilliant accuracy and does not waste punches.

He's got a very strong will. He's looked defeat (knocked down) in the face and come back from it.

He prepares for every opponent by studying them, but also places a huge emphasis on adapting in the ring.

He knows how Kessler lost to Calzaghe, the blueprint has been written.

More than 80 amateur fights.

He's been trained to push, when you can no longer go on.

Gold at the Olympics.

Fighting at home.

This guy does not know how to lose.

Calzaghe clearly beat Kessler, but Calzaghe and Ward do not have the same style.

I'm the only one of the Kessler boys on here who sees Ward as a legit threat. However, if Ward wins, I doubt he'll do it in the same manner as Calzaghe.

[Walterson]

Calzaghe clearly beat Kessler, but Calzaghe and Ward do not have the same style.

I'm the only one of the Kessler boys on here who sees Ward as a legit threat. However, if Ward wins, I doubt he'll do it in the same manner as Calzaghe.

It's too close call, I'll be able to tell who wins from the first round.

[Shadows]

It's too close call, I'll be able to tell who wins from the first round.

Okay......

[PlasticFlamingo]

The fact that Andre is the US' last hope is nothing less than depressing.

[BattlingNelson]

The fact that Andre is the US' last hope is nothing less than depressing.

But still it's no major surprise is it?

[PlasticFlamingo]

But still it's no major surprise is it?

Not really...

[venerablefist]

ward may suprise kessler with his ability to hold and hit,i hated his style since he's first shobox fight where he would hit the guy and kind of rush and always ended up wiping the guys armpit with his head it was a snorefest i went to sleep in 3 rounds