Mayweather wants to sign Andre Ward?

That would be a great acquisition.

He should buy him out of his contract. You figure 2 years X 2 fights per year X $2 million X whatever percentage Goosen takes. Ward would be the perfect building block for Floyd to build his promotional company. He's not going to make it to the big time with J'Leon Love and Badou Jack.

I just think he's saying that if they were with him. But as much as ward admires him he ain't about that life he's god fearing and doesn't seem like the sort of guy to entertain all the shit that goes down in the mayweather boxing club etc

That would never happen. Andre is too boring and doesn't have a big following. Not hating either. As for Mikey, that's a different story. Mikey for sure will have the Mexican/Latino following. If Mikey signs with Floyd, I will be the biggest TMT groupie. TMT= The Mikey Team Floyd did not always have a big following either and I would much rather him pass the torch to Ward than Broner. Ward is a great boxer and if he has the right opponent (Chavez :boxing:, or Hopkins) he can be a PPV attraction he just has to be more like Sugar Ray Leonard then Floyd (say and do all of the right things). If he were to make a move to another promoter, I could see Floyd putting him on the under card of one of his fights to give him more exposure. Mikey Garcia would be a good look for Floyd

They did invite mikey to his media day at the gym. I could see mikey signing with him

I don't care who he wants to sign.... This is not the most important or relevant story in Mayweather's life/career....

I was thinking that too. Seems like that could present some problems He really should be bigger. If I were him I'd go to GBP at this point. Then again I'm sure he wants to but can't Honestly, nobody but "in the know" fans of boxing even know who Ward is. This is a testament to his promotional companies lack of clout in the sport. I can understand Ward's desire to want to get more exposure & money but he initially signed the contract. I dislike when these types of issues disrupt a boxers career, especially one in their prime.

Andre Wards manager J Prince is Floyd's old manager from early on in his career. I wonder how that would play out?? I believe Ward should be much bigger than what he is, especially being a Gold Medalist. I'm surprised he isn't more of a household name thus far in his career. I was thinking that too. Seems like that could present some problems He really should be bigger. If I were him I'd go to GBP at this point. Then again I'm sure he wants to but can't

What about not giving him any fights and when he does, it's for chump change? That's pretty ****ty promoting for a P4P fighter. Didn't Ward make like 1-2 mil to fight Rodriguez? That ain't bad I don't blame him for wanting to leave though I think he's gone as far as he can with Goosen

Ward seems to be stuck in a horrible deal That maybe true, but Goosen didn't violate Ward's contract that is why he keeps losing on his lawsuits. Ward can't opt out of a contract that he signed to unless Goosen violated the contract.

Andre Wards manager J Prince is Floyd's old manager from early on in his career. I wonder how that would play out?? I believe Ward should be much bigger than what he is, especially being a Gold Medalist. I'm surprised he isn't more of a household name thus far in his career.

Ward still doesn't have a "good adviser" -- I could bet he's going to sign soon with the only adviser in the U.S.

Mayweather also said" The ultimate plan is to turn you into a PPV star" referring to Andre Ward. I think he was referring to Garcia with that comment, If you watched the post fight Mayweather went out of his way to hype Garcia up, Ward was Mentioned after a reporter brought up his name. It caught me off guard with those comments since both fighters are suing their respective promoters. Could be a coincidence but I dont think so. Pure speculation on my part but it seems if everything goes right Mayweather/Haymon/Shaeffer are tryi g to build a UFC model for boxing where most of the legitimate big draws will fight under 1 banner, It's still going to take years for it to come to Fruition but this is what I think they're trying to do.

and Mikey Garcia? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/news/20140507/andre-ward-dan-goossen-antonio-leonard-promoter-dispute/#ixzz317H2aBE3 Bad investment he's not a draw and will avoid the big boys of 175

and Mikey Garcia? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/news/20140507/andre-ward-dan-goossen-antonio-leonard-promoter-dispute/#ixzz317H2aBE3 Not fight him and make history but sign him. Classic Floyd

Sign them up Floyd. HBO is a family channel.

Ward seems to be stuck in a horrible deal

Mayweather needs to stop acting like as if his promotion company is any good cuz it's straight up trash. And Ofcourse he chooses two HBO fighters to talk about. Nah man. Money May looks out for you. Just ask Love. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

Exactly. :lol1: When Ward first talked about wanting to fight Chavez, going to Top Rank was the best way. Now that Chavez is leaving though, Ward doesn't need to go anywhere. Unless he wants to jump to Showtime, in which case he'd have to join Golden Boy. And he simply doesn't have a case he can win which allows that. The more he fights, the longer he'll have to stay with Goosen. Maybe GBP (or FMJ) could buy him out of his contract?

That irony is that Chavez Jr. is planning on leaving Top Rank. :lol1: Exactly. :lol1: When Ward first talked about wanting to fight Chavez, going to Top Rank was the best way. Now that Chavez is leaving though, Ward doesn't need to go anywhere. Unless he wants to jump to Showtime, in which case he'd have to join Golden Boy. And he simply doesn't have a case he can win which allows that. The more he fights, the longer he'll have to stay with Goosen.