Ward has a weak chin; I know it, he knows it, and everybody else knows it.

[Evil Abed]

Press Release: When Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs), faces Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) on Saturday, June 19th for the WBA title during Group Stage 2 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Showtime, he certainly won't lack in confidence. Green, 30, from Tulsa, Okla., has won six consecutive fights thanks to power in both fists, and says he wants to send a message to everyone in the tournament, starting with Ward.

"I respect Andre as a fighter," Green said. "He's very clever with good boxing skills and I've complimented his victory over Mikkel Kessler, but it's not in his DNA to go deep in the waters and do battle like a real warrior. I've studied Andre's fights long before I knew I was going to fight him in the tournament because he's in my weight division. If you really watch his fights, he never goes blow-to-blow with another fighter. He will fight for 15-20 seconds with the jab, then he will grab, hold and push away. That's the way he fights, and you can forget about him trying to do any inside fighting. He has a weak chin; I know it, he knows it, and everybody else knows it."

Green, known as "Sweetness", is glad for the opportunity to participate in the Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic because it's important for his career. He also feels that while fighting Ward in his hometown, Oakland, Calif., for the WBA title is a challenge, it is a challenge worth facing.

"I don't have a problem fighting Andre in his hometown which will be a challenge for me, but I want the WBA belt," said Green. "Andre will need the Oakland Fire Department in his corner the night of the fight because I'm bringing a lot of fire, smoke and heat with me in the ring on June 19th, and I don't think he will be able to put the fire out."

The Super Six World Boxing Classic group stage 2 matchup featuring Andre Ward vs. Allan Green is being co-promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and DiBella Entertainment and will air live on SHOWTIME® Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 pm ET/PT (delayed on the west coast) from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Tickets for the June 19 Super Six World Boxing Classic are available at the Oracle Arena Box Office by calling (510) 569-2121 or online through Ticketmaster.

Veteran trainer John David Jackson, who's training Green in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, likes the way his fighter is approaching his first world title fight.

"I'm very please with the way Allan is approaching this fight. It's his first opportunity for a world title and that's been his dream since he started boxing," said Jackson. "He's more dedicated, focused and training with a lot more intensity. We know exactly what to expect from Andre Ward and we will be prepared to make any adjustments during the fight. I have a very hungry fighter. Give me a hungry fighter who is dedicated, prepared and motivated and I will show you a winner."

The Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament features the best super middleweights in the division and Allan Green wants to send a message to everyone in the tournament.

"You have six very talented and skilled fighters who want to compete against each other," Green said. "I like the competition but, pound-for-pound, I just don't see anyone who can beat me. Nobody."

Promoter Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment, is also very confident of how well Allan Green will perform in his first title fight against Ward.

“Allan Green has the hammer of Thor tattooed on him," DiBella said. "While Andre Ward is a great young champ, the hammer of Thor is a great equalizer. Allan’s punching power makes him the scariest man in the Super Six, and Andre Ward will find that out on June 19.”

Green is coming off a 10-round unanimous decision victory over previously undefeated Tarvis Simms on Oct. 2, 2009.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Green caught up on something I've been telling people. Alot of people here on Boxingscene love to talk about Dirrell's lack of inside fighting, but little do they know Ward lacks in that department also. You notice everytime Ward clinches, he does nothing on the inside. He'll either wait untill the ref separates or push off, then throw a jab or straight right hand and clinch. He ain't as skilled as alot of people on here make him out to be.

[TriggerItch]

i dont know about weak, but in my opinion it is the weakest out of the guys in the tourny

[MONEYMAY-]

Ward is the headbutting champion.

[Evil Abed]

Green caught up on something I've been telling people. Alot of people here on Boxingscene love to talk about Dirrell's lack of inside fighting, but little do they know Ward lacks in that department also. You notice everytime Ward clinches, he does nothing on the inside. He'll either wait untill the ref separates or push off, then throw a jab or straight right hand and clinch. He ain't as skilled as alot of people on here make him out to be.

Agreed. But I doubt Green can exploit his weakness.

Green aint Mr. inside ether. He does a lot of clinching.

[mushahadeen]

Ward has a weak chin; I know it, he knows it, and everybody else knows it

Malignaggi has a great jaw. I don't know it, but everybody else at the truckstop does.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Agreed. But I doubt Green can exploit his weakness.

Green aint Mr. inside ether. He does a lot of clinching.

I also don't see how Green will exploit Ward's weaknesses. Won't be rooting for either though, may the best man win.

[Clegg]

I can't find a better quality photo, but there were moments when Kessler was able to land good shots vs Ward yet couldn't hurt him, despite being a hard puncher.

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

Miranda and Kessler didnt hurt him once. Gimme a break fellas.

[Evil Abed]

Green can't lose with this in his corner.....