There has been some talk about a return with Froch in the UK and there has been a lot of speculation in Denmark on Sauerland wanting to give Ward a truckload of cash to face Mikkel Kessler in Copenhagen in the spring.
I cannot see either happen know even if Ward somehow discovered his passport. Ward is simply too boring, too dirty and too unspectacular to be the kind of draw his p4p status leads to assume.
dont see it happening.
froch isnt too keen on fighting ward again and kessler downright refuses. fool would amputate his own leg before he got in the ring with ward again.
stieglitz is the only european fighter even remotely worth fighting that might actually step up and fight ward, but like i said its questionable if ward considers it worthwhile to fight him at all.
When he fights in his hometown he has a decent crowd out here. He gets 2 mill to fight here why would he go way out there and get paid the same.
I think he'd get more than $2 million to fight Froch or Kessler. The only currently really big American based fight for Ward is Chavez and he is an unreliable opponent to agree to fight plus I don't know to what extent his fan base is dwindling. Chavez does have the advantage of being an easy fight for Ward. He'd have to work a bit harder to beat Froch or Kessler again especially with them having the home advantage which can make a difference. I'm sure he'd still win though as he is a class above everyone at 168.
Of course he doesn't have to...
But if he wants another big big money fight he will most likely need to travel to it because he can't draw. When he fights in his hometown he has a decent crowd out here. He gets 2 mill to fight here why would he go way out there and get paid the same.
No need for Andre Ward to go out there and fight Kessler or Froch. He beat both of them already these guys on here saying that Ward is boring just because he made them look awful and had them puzzled in their fights thats not his fault. Ward got them out of their game plan and had them mad and frustrated after their fights. They both got out worked and out classed and they both know it and these fan boys do too. Kessler vs Froch 3 needs to happen next.
Of course he doesn't have to...
But if he wants another big big money fight he will most likely need to travel to it because he can't draw.
I want to see it!
Sure people will say it's unfair one guy so much bigger than the other.
But life isn't fair.
And he'd make 10 million no problem if he fought Klit.
It would have to be in Oakland though so he'd have to be happy getting much less than he could in Europa :)
Ward should give some concessions if the fight is to be staged in jOakland though. Maybe a catch weight of 170 lbs.
The euro-robot Kessler does make more than Ward.
I am not super convinced about Froch's popularity or earning potential, but Kessler does make bank.
Rich country, pricey seats, big promotions. TV revenue.
Pretty amazing actually considering it's so small.
But I agree Ward shouldn't fight those guys again. Chavez Jr, then retirement.
Ward has said he wants to have a HW fight. So let him fight Klitschko for the all time clinchrecord blockbuster.
The big money fights for Ward are Froch in England and Kessler in Denmark apart from the Chavez fight. Ward needs to accept that he isn't the money man even though he is the best fighter at 168. Why shouldn't he fight froch in England or Kessler in Denmark? they fought him in America after all. Ward's problem is that not only is he not all that exciting for the casual fan but he has a bland and off-putting personality. Ward always seems to have a chip on his shoulder and it looks like it is impossible for the guy to have fun.
The divisions cash cows are European whether you like it or not. Ward will not get a big money return with them. He can fight the Rodriguez's and Kasthonov's of the world and be big in all of jOakland in the process.
Cash Cows who all lost to Ward LMFAO
If Europe chooses to Overpay for bouts in which Ward Left Overs are fighting for SECOND BEST AT 168 than good For Froch and Kessler LMFAO
Like I said Kessler and Froch are almost done so and Ward already defeat them BOTH
Ward don't have to chase down anybody, who knows maybe George Groves defeat Froch and hopefully he will have the balls to come and try and defeat THE BEST in their Division and not make excuses
No need for Andre Ward to go out there and fight Kessler or Froch. He beat both of them already these guys on here saying that Ward is boring just because he made them look awful and had them puzzled in their fights thats not his fault. Ward got them out of their game plan and had them mad and frustrated after their fights. They both got out worked and out classed and they both know it and these fan boys do too. Kessler vs Froch 3 needs to happen next.
The heavyweight champ is making big money in Europe. So I seriously doubt it's Andre's style or entertainment value. I never even knew Andre expressed interest in fighting overseas.
The divisions cash cows are European whether you like it or not. Ward will not get a big money return with them. He can fight the Rodriguez's and Kasthonov's of the world and be big in all of jOakland in the process.
Cash cows, lmao.
Weren't the biggest controversies concerning decisions in the Super Six over on European soil, Froch-Dirrell and Froch-Kessler?
Hmmmm..... :thinking:
Nope. :)
In an ideal scenario Ward comes to England, wins every round and the judges give Froch the SD victory.
I would literally laugh my bollocks off.
And that would be karma for Ward with Jack Reiss and the gang of cronies.
LMAO!
:rofl:
Sorry but Ward don't NEED EUROPE, no disrespect to EUROPE but it is not a fighter in American who I ever heard talk about one day being "BIG IN EUROPE" it is the complete Opposite, Fighters from EUROPE would love to come to American and be BIG Here
So without Europe and if he doesn't fight Kessler or Froch again...Ward Will Be Fine Financially! Like his trainer Hunter Said...IT IS ALWAYS FIGHTERS COMING FOR THE CROWN! Kessler and Froch are on the way out anyway both are on the downside of their careers lets be honest while Ward is just entering his PRIME!
The divisions cash cows are European whether you like it or not. Ward will not get a big money return with them. He can fight the Rodriguez's and Kasthonov's of the world and be big in all of jOakland in the process.