Andre Ward got KNOCKED DOWN!!!

Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward (7-0, 4 KOs) was knocked down in round four, but regain his feet and went to win a 57-56, 58-56, 59-55 unanimous decision over Darnell Boone (6-3-1, 3 KOs). Source: http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2/headlines//EEFkuVEylZBrXiFcGX.html ... Tsk, I wish they could've shown the Ward fight on HBO since they had a lot of time to spare. I want to see that knockdown to find out if Ward's chin is suspect, I hope not.

Comments (20)

LarryX

Pac used MMA gloves when he dropped Toney. He should use those kind during the Morales fight. lol manny dropping james toney..lol

14y ago

SuckaPunch

Pac dropped Toney in sparring, twice! *Contact me for video evidence* Morales has a better chin than Toney?:confused: Pac used MMA gloves when he dropped Toney. He should use those kind during the Morales fight.

20y ago

THRILLAinmanila

Thought he was knocked down for good..... It'll be good for him, will make him train even harder for his upcoming fights.....

20y ago

TuPrincipe

Even so. You just don't know with Floyd. I'm thinking either Mosley or Spinks, based on the fact that I think Mosley will most likely win.

20y ago

jack_the_rippuh

Spinks is still a welterweight or He CAN be if he wants to have a shot at beating the "man" right now. I'm thinking the winner of Mosley/Vargas Floyd will decide to fight because A)Low risk (Shot fighters) B)Big names, so big money. I thought I read somewhere that Spinks was moving up, because he can't make 147lbs. any more.

20y ago

TuPrincipe

TuPrincipe, about your sig.. You think Mayweather is going to move to 154 to fight Vargas or Spinks? Spinks is still a welterweight or He CAN be if he wants to have a shot at beating the "man" right now. I'm thinking the winner of Mosley/Vargas Floyd will decide to fight because A)Low risk (Shot fighters) B)Big names, so big money.

20y ago

jack_the_rippuh

TuPrincipe, about your sig.. You think Mayweather is going to move to 154 to fight Vargas or Spinks?

20y ago

still not fair to judge him yet imo. he needs time to develope. amatuer boxing is a bit defferent than pro boxing.

20y ago

TuPrincipe

Both times, he was almost KO'ed and had to eek out a non-impressive win. Also, both times the rounds were almost done, so he got lucky in that sense.

20y ago

TuPrincipe

He wasn't fighting reckless in his latest knockdown (from what I heard), he just got caught with a good punch which shows flaws.

20y ago

yup, and you may have to consider how he was knocked down. being caught off balance while being hit is simply a mistake, while being pummled down is much worse. and being caught off gaurd may be simply a mistake, but on the other side, it could show a defect in the fighter's defence.

20y ago

TuPrincipe

I think it's fair to judge him now. He's an olympic gold medallist and with that territory comes BIG expectations.

20y ago

Tarver_is_my_dad

i also do think judging a fighter with less than 20 fights is a bit too early. I agree, its a little too early to judge how good of a fighter Ward will become. However, he is labeled as "the next big thing," and being knocked down twice in ur first seven fights by questionable opponents gives suspicion on his label.

20y ago

EasyE

He has very good power, but he knocks guys out by wearing them down. Hearns could KO you with ONE punch. he didnt wear down pemberton, he ktfo'd him

20y ago

i also do think judging a fighter with less than 20 fights is a bit too early.

20y ago

TuPrincipe

lacy is one powerful dude, attempting to compare him to a power puncher of the past is not a huge overstatement. granted, he doesnt have hearns like power, but you dont need to pour it on He has very good power, but he knocks guys out by wearing them down. Hearns could KO you with ONE punch.

20y ago

how many fighters can ya name that haven't been knocked down in thier career? but i do see you're point. also, didn't know he was knocked down twice. who else knocked him down?

20y ago

EasyE

You must be kidding raesaad. Jeff Lacy has good power, but calling it Hearns-like is just ludicrious. That is a HUGE overstatement to say the least. lacy is one powerful dude, attempting to compare him to a power puncher of the past is not a huge overstatement. granted, he doesnt have hearns like power, but you dont need to pour it on

20y ago

TuPrincipe

It's a huge deal. Your projected to be the "next best thing" and during your first 7 fights, you've been knocked down twice. That's very questionable.

20y ago

he got knocked down. what the hell's the big deal here?

20y ago