Ward vs Kovakev in 2016?

Reading that ESPN article... I think it's very possible now. Roc ain't gonna keep paying those high purses for him to be on BET television and HBO isn't going to let him fight on HBO if he doesn't fight who they want. This way, Ward and Roc get fights on HBO before fighting Kovalev on HBO, both getting what they want. I dont' mind them getting in-between fights because they're dead set on making this a PPV and they're gonna need some steam building this up to PPV because this is not PPV right now at all. They could make it PPV, but buy rate will probably suck ass relative to the costs and nobody gonna be happy. With that said, I think Ward might fight Sullivan Barrera at LHW (CW or full, either or) because he's with ME and he just lost out on his IBF eliminator. Also... Kovalev will most likely be vacating his IBF belt because 1) if Duva doesn't get what she wants, she'll vacate 2) GYM and Haymon will push IBF to do what they want even though they're usually loose with their rules. (Hernandez, Peterson, ECT) So hopefully they can actually build up a fight right now because Duva has been doing ass in getting asses in seats for Kov. Take him Cali since this fight should be on the west Coast

They're each others biggest threats. If Ward wins, I can see him being undefeated for a very long time.

Both sides seem confident it will happen next year. I really, really hope it does. It is the best fight in the sport right now.

F#ck GGG, we want Ward-Kovalev

It also says if Ward and HBO reach this 3 fight deal it puts Ward on the Canelo-Cotto undercard. That'd be a damn good night.

Let the race wars begin It's already started. I feel where you're coming from though, the race baiting will be at a fever pitch if the fight actually does get signed. Prepare for numerous alts spitting the most ridiculous sh*t you've ever heard.

About time Ward would be in a real fight again.

I hope Kovalev batters Ward, I can't stand his incredibly boring fighting style. Better yet put Ward in with the wolf Beterbiev! I dare you to clinch that beast

Respect to both camps for trying to get this done ..

I take ward over kovalev. Will be a tough infighting battle. Ask froch if you don't know. I'll be rooting for Ward too but Kovalev winning wouldn't be a shocker.

Let the race wars begin

Great fight, just make it happen. Amen to that! Haven't heard any negativity from either side like Ward-GGG saga. Hopefully that's a good sign.

Great fight, just make it happen.

Seems like it's a given. Talks seem to be going well. http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/13826411/sergey-kovalev-november-defense-russia-postponed-focus-future-andre-ward-fight I take ward over kovalev. Will be a tough infighting battle. Ask froch if you don't know.