By Rick Reeno
2004 Olympic gold medal winner Andre Ward (17-0, 12KOs) wants to make a statement in 2009. One of the names at the top of his list is former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, who won bronze at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Ward's promoter Dan Goossen told BoxingScene.com that he's had conversations with Taylor's promoter Lou DiBella. Recently HBO turned down a fight between Taylor and WBC middleweight champion Carl Froch of Nottingham. Goossen believes the two styles would make an exciting fight. He says Ward is ready and willing to jump in there with Taylor on HBO.
Since HBO went cold on Froch, DiBella has received interest from several parties - including Roy Jones Jr.
"What better way for Andre to start off 2009. A veteran against a young bull .I think a fight with Taylor has all of the ingredients for a great fight," Goossen said.
