Respect earned! Andre Ward retires! Give props

I came to become a boxing fan late in life. My wife is filipina, and so I started watching Manny, past his peak but before he had declined much. So unfortunately I did not see Andre Ward's reign at 168. I didn't think he had the size or strength to compete at 175, and really, he doesn't. He overcomes not amazing physical attributes with intelligence, training and fantastic focus. He didn't fake controversy or play a heel to make money. He was charming and real and I wish him all the best.

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/20775014/pound-pound-king-world-titleholder-andre-ward-says-leaving-boxing All respect to a fantastic, intelligent boxer who dominated two weight divisions. Well handled. More people should be classy about this.