Currently we need a real bout that everyone would honestly be excited about!
..................................10 Rounds No Titles involved!
...................................Weights the morning of the fight;
....................................Weighin..164lbs...limit 3 hrs prior to bell 172lbs.
.......................................G.G.G.
...............................................vs.
.............................................Andre Ward..
this is the best match up at this time in boxing!! Boxing needs fighters who will give a commitment to not quit or perform poorly. These men will fight!
Keep in mind that Golovkin has said he'd go to 168 for a Chavez Jr fight. If he's willing to go to that weight class then why not go there for Ward as well?
Great point ^^^
Maybe the most intriguing "boxing" match out there... I lean towards Ward, because of level of competition.
However, inactivity isn't a good thing.
I don't think this fight will happen for two reasons and it has nothing to do with the fighters... GGG's promoters haven't drained the well enough and will stay down to win at least three easier fights unless Chavez JR and Cotto become available.
Ward has promoter issues - period. He has been the most vocal about fighting GGG - Seems very confident.
GGG on the other hand doesn't seem to mention Ward enough for people to actually think he wants the fight at this time.
Mo
GGG is a middleweight he is 5'10" makes his weight easily and rehydrates 9 to 11 pounds with a day before weighin.
Ward does the same at 168 but will weigh 180-183 while GGG is at 172.
Ten pounds is where boxing separates classes. Why should the Middleweight Champion give weight to a "junior class division" title holder? Let Ward go to 160!!!
Hence my idea for a 164 lbs half way meeting. Plus a 10 round fight to guarantee a fight from the first bell. The belts get in the way of all the best matches, screw the federations.
Keep in mind that Golovkin has said he'd go to 168 for a Chavez Jr fight. If he's willing to go to that weight class then why not go there for Ward as well?
All the peanut welters that jump around from 140 to 47 to 54 have given a false impression that "everyone" can jump weight classes.
Most fighters throughout boxing history settle at one weight class and perform there. Today we see so called seasoned fighters at 130 and 20 yrs old and by the time their 26yrs old their at 147!!!
GGG is a middleweight he is 5'10" makes his weight easily and rehydrates 9 to 11 pounds with a day before weighin.
Ward does the same at 168 but will weigh 180-183 while GGG is at 172.
Ten pounds is where boxing separates classes. Why should the Middleweight Champion give weight to a "junior class division" title holder? Let Ward go to 160!!!
Hence my idea for a 164 lbs half way meeting. Plus a 10 round fight to guarantee a fight from the first bell. The belts get in the way of all the best matches, screw the federations.
We will see if GGG can fight inside and if Ward can hold him off with distance and movement. Ward will look to land and fall inside to smother and GGG will have to deal with a bigger opponent.
I think its a tuff match for both, the biggest question is can they take each others punch, that's the best intrigue in boxing!
Ray
Currently we need a real bout that everyone would honestly be excited about!
..................................10 Rounds No Titles involved!
...................................Weights the morning of the fight;
....................................Weighin..164lbs...limit 3 hrs prior to bell 172lbs.
.......................................G.G.G.
...............................................vs.
.............................................Andre Ward..
this is the best match up at this time in boxing!! Boxing needs fighters who will give a commitment to not quit or perform poorly. These men will fight!
why all the stipulations? ward vs golovkin should be just like every other fight. weigh in the day before the fight. no catchweight.
ward is the only fighter I would bet on too beat ggg right now
Currently we need a real bout that everyone would honestly be excited about!
..................................10 Rounds No Titles involved!
...................................Weights the morning of the fight;
....................................Weighin..164lbs...limit 3 hrs prior to bell 172lbs.
.......................................G.G.G.
...............................................vs.
.............................................Andre Ward..
this is the best match up at this time in boxing!! Boxing needs fighters who will give a commitment to not quit or perform poorly. These men will fight!
I like it...so who you got?