Ward-Barrera not finalize...

At this rate Kovalev is either gonna be left out in the cold waiting for Ward till 2017/2018 or will have to negotiate for some stay busy fights. Ward is a nuisance. I think Kovalev will be fine, as he can fight Braehmer/Monaghan/Barrera. It's next year that will be a problem because of how high Haymon's fighters are in the rankings. Ward stands to suffer much more if his match-up with Barrera somehow falls through.

Rafael is right, this shouldn't be a tough fight to make. I don't think it's that big of an issue. They'll eventually end up fighting each other in March. I mean Ward pretty much has to take this fight. His credibility is on the line here... What credibility? He's an idiot.

How is that true? Where are you getting your info from? Kovalev and his team are actively pursuing a summer fight in Russia. In June, but not July. Info is from Duva discussing why Stevenson fight isn't possible after June, they're signed to fight Ward and contractually not allowed to take another bout.

In November, when they signed the deal Kovalevs Promoter said the following: We signed an agreement with Roc Nation for Andre Ward to fight Sergey Kovalev in 2016. We can't stop Ward from getting injured. But if Ward gets into the ring after June 2016 it will be against Kovalev. We would love to do this fight sooner but in the meantime Kovalev will fight the best available opponent. Which basically means, either Roc Nation tries to negotiate with Main Events / HBO again and begs them to give Ward even more time to get another tune up in, otherwise Ward has to fight Barrera late march and another tuneup in late June, and Kovalev at the end of 2016. Here is the link http://www.boxingscene.com/kovalevs-promoter-reacts-andre-wards-comments--98080

Are you sure? From what I read that isn't possible. I know Kovalev isn't allowed to fight in July. How is that true? Where are you getting your info from? Kovalev and his team are actively pursuing a summer fight in Russia.

Are you sure? From what I read that isn't possible. I know Kovalev isn't allowed to fight in July. When the November 21st fight was canceled Ward and his team imminently said they will have three fights in 2016 with the third fight being against Kovalev. They must know something we don't know.

Well Ward would fight on March. If he gets by Barrera than he would fight again in July, and than Kovalev in November/December. I don't see what's HBO's problem he would still fight Kovalev in 2016. Are you sure? From what I read that isn't possible. I know Kovalev isn't allowed to fight in July.

From what I read, the way the deal is structured is that if Ward or Kovalev fight after June it has to be against each other. But we know Ward isn't scared of a lawsuit. Well Ward would fight on March. If he gets by Barrera than he would fight again in July and than Kovalev in November/December. I'm assuming that's how Ward sees things. I don't see what's HBO's problem he would still fight Kovalev in 2016.

Well Ward's plan is to have three fights in 2016 with the third fight being against Kovalev. The problem is Ward can't even get through the first fight, so his plans are not going as scheduled. He signed a contract last year with HBO to fight Kovalev if he beats his first two opponents. I believe Kovalev and Ward will fight IF everything goes as plan. From what I read, the way the deal is structured is that if Ward or Kovalev fight after June it has to be against each other. But we know Ward isn't scared of a lawsuit.

Ward and RNS better get this **** done. Whatever it takes.

Lol at Garcia and the mouthpiece.

Only a fool would think it was ever on. Well Ward's plan is to have three fights in 2016 with the third fight being against Kovalev. The problem is Ward can't even get through the first fight, so his plans are not going as scheduled. He signed a contract last year with HBO to fight Kovalev if he beats his first two opponents. I believe Kovalev and Ward will fight IF everything goes as planned.

Only a fool would think it was ever on. Yeah if getting him in the ring with Barrera is this difficult, just imagine the negotiations to fight Kovalev.

If Ward can't fight on March 26 than the Kovalev/Ward fight is off. Only a fool would think it was ever on.

I talked to Ward the other day. He is bending over backwards trying to make this fight happen. He told me Duva and her team are 1: steadfastly refusing to allow headbutts as legitimate punches. 2 Barrera is refusing to wear 44 ounce gloves. ****ing Barrera stop ducking Ward :@

I talked to Ward the other day. He is bending over backwards trying to make this fight happen. He told me Duva and her team are 1: steadfastly refusing to allow headbutts as legitimate punches. 2 Barrera is refusing to wear 44 ounce gloves.

Ward seems impossible to make a fight with.

Ive said it before, I dont think Ward really wants to fight anymore. I dont think he is scared of anyone or anything like that. I dont think he has the fire for it.

Technically, Ward didn't fight so how could they count it against him? That seems ****ed up. At this rate Kovalev is either gonna be left out in the cold waiting for Ward till 2017/2018 or will have to negotiate for some stay busy fights. Ward is a nuisance.

Ward is a F . G