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By Cliff Rold - Any other time, Showtime’s Saturday night ShoBox split telecast wouldn’t do much to stir emotions. Neither fight, on paper, promises drama. This isn’t any other time.
The man presumed the chief of the Super Middleweight class, Mikkel Kessler, is slated for a November showdown with 2004 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (19-0, 12 KO). It’s arguably the most intriguing of the opening round matches in the much-hyped “Super Six” tournament at 168 lbs.
Of the two, Ward is presumed the softer matched. His foe, Shelby Pudwill (22-3-1, 9 KO), isn’t much of a puncher, has been stopped twice, and has fought only once since 2006.
Ward’s going to win the fight. This weekend a win isn’t enough. Ward faces a scenario where he must not only win but also avoid injuries or dramatic cuts. The old saying is the show must go on; Ward won’t want to risk it going on without him. [details]
The man presumed the chief of the Super Middleweight class, Mikkel Kessler, is slated for a November showdown with 2004 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (19-0, 12 KO). It’s arguably the most intriguing of the opening round matches in the much-hyped “Super Six” tournament at 168 lbs.
Of the two, Ward is presumed the softer matched. His foe, Shelby Pudwill (22-3-1, 9 KO), isn’t much of a puncher, has been stopped twice, and has fought only once since 2006.
Ward’s going to win the fight. This weekend a win isn’t enough. Ward faces a scenario where he must not only win but also avoid injuries or dramatic cuts. The old saying is the show must go on; Ward won’t want to risk it going on without him. [details]
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