By Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com was informed that a fight between super middleweight prospect Andre Ward (17-0, 12KOs) and former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson (48-12-2, 33KOs) is being discussed. If a deal can be reached, Ward, a 2004 Olympic gold medal winner, would move up to meet Johnson at a catch-weight of 170 or 171-pounds. Ward's last fight took place at 171. The last time Johnson weighed below 172 was in September 2000. He came in at 178 1/2 for his last fight.
Ward has been trying to land a big signature fight since 2007. He was looking at a possible fight with Edison Miranda and recently made his move to fight Jermain Taylor. Johnson would be a very tough, and risky, step up.
"Andre wants to have a big year," Ward's promoter Dan Goossen told BoxingScene.com.
Both fighters will see action in February. Ward takes on Henry Buchanan on February 6 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. Johnson returns in a rematch with Daniel Judah on February 27 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Lou DiBella, who co-promotes Johnson, wants to see how both fighters perform in February.
"I think it's a great fight. They both have fights coming up. Maybe they will meet later in the year," DiBella said.
