If you watch full workout video by fighthub, Abel said GGG is using 25lb bar, the cruiserweight Gassiev is using 34lb (or 44lb, couldn't hear properly), and other two guys using 15lb bars
it seems like people are just trying to throw up smokescreens for the fact that one 160 pound titliest doesn't want to fight another 160 pound titliest by repeatedly bringing up a 168 pounder who hasn't fought in god knows how long.
GGG's stance has been made perfectly clear numerous times ... he wants to unify 160 unless a verybig money fight above or below comes up. Big money at super middle is chavez jnr or froch. Big money at 154 = floyd. If a ward fight was to happen that would be awesome for the hardcore fans but it seems to me that neither side is that keen on it as it's not a fight that would ignite the casuals as ward is just not that relevant/big anymore. He needs to get out there and start fighting again. even one good win would get him back in the picture.
Otherwise GGG will stay at 160 where he is comfortable and seek to fullfill his long stated ambition. Apparently this is very complicated for NSB to understand.
Thank you!