what do you guys think of Andre Ward?

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  • Jim Tom
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    #31
    Originally posted by ralph22
    well most people think he will win the super-6 im a fan of him because he grew up in my town and i can tell you his not truely know among casual fans but they have heard of some fighter that grew up in the town.Do you guys think he will become a super/mega star in boxing?
    Andre is pound for pound material and I think he will take over from mayweather in the future.He is so complete and very intelligent in the ring and I guess is a nightmare to anyone.

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    • bigdlb12
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      #32
      Originally posted by brick wall
      i know what you're trying to say but my point is floyd was successful because of his skills more than his punching power. the same can't be said about ward (at least not yet) because i think his skill set hasn't been really tested. he had a couple of good wins and that's it. if he can get through green and dirrel then it's safe to say that even without too much power in his punches his skills can carry him through.
      I get what you are trying to say too

      I think the Super 6 is a good way to test his skills, dont you agree?

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      • Allucard
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        #33
        Originally posted by bigdlb12
        lol, compare PBF to him, PBF has no big power and does just fine

        Ward is 21-0 with 13KO
        Mayweather at 21-0 had 15KO

        another stat is
        Ward rounds boxed 115 KO% 61.9
        Mayweather rounds boxed 299 KO% 60.98

        I think Ward will do just fine, I am not saying he is the next PBF, but he is and will get better.

        Now if ward had power like paulie malignaggi or yuri foreman, then , yeah I would agree with you 100%
        Yes but PBF skills compare to none. There is one PBF every 5 Andre Wards. That said, Ward is a good fighter on his own.

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        • mathed
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          #34
          Originally posted by ralph22
          well most people think he will win the super-6 im a fan of him because he grew up in my town and i can tell you his not truely know among casual fans but they have heard of some fighter that grew up in the town.Do you guys think he will become a super/mega star in boxing?
          I think he has a great skillset as ceilings said but I think he can be beat as can anyone. I like his movement and quickness but he tends to headbutt too much for me to say it is an accident.

          Otherwise, he is better than 95% of all boxers in any division. I'm not even a huge fan of his but he is the goods

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          • SonOfCuba
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            #35
            his a great talent

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            • TOBYLEE1
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              #36
              Originally posted by IMDAZED
              Very dangerous fight for him on Saturday night. Very. Ward is still a mystery to me. While the Kessler win is impressive, Green has talent and a good corner in John David Jackson. I expect Ward to be tested. If and how he passes will say a lot about him.
              I dont think Green is that much of a threat, he does have good skills and KO power. Green in winning against Simms didn't look good and should had blown him away. Simm hasn't fought good competition and is out of his weight class and also hasn't fought in a while. Simms is a boxer by nature and Ward is bigger with a better set of skills and power. Green biggest fight was against lose against Miranda which he looked confused once the fight didn't go his way.

              JDJ might help but I guess we will find out on fight night

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              • IMDAZED
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                #37
                Originally posted by TOBYLEE1
                I dont think Green is that much of a threat, he does have good skills and KO power. Green in winning against Simms didn't look good and should had blown him away. Simm hasn't fought good competition and is out of his weight class and also hasn't fought in a while. Simms is a boxer by nature and Ward is bigger with a better set of skills and power. Green biggest fight was against lose against Miranda which he looked confused once the fight didn't go his way.

                JDJ might help but I guess we will find out on fight night
                I want Ward to win because I want him to be as good as advertised. Green doesn't bowl me over either. And I hope his excuse for the Miranda bout is true (then it wouldn't be an excuse, I guess) because that performance was terrible. But I'm not convinced with Ward yet. We'll see.

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                • sicko
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                  #38
                  I picked him or Abraham to win the Super Six before the Tournament and I still think it will be one of them, Ward toughest Challenge will be Green and Dirrell, I think he would beat Abraham and Froch via UD, so if he gets past Green on Saturday and Dirrell the next round then I think he will win it all

                  but Ward is a great guy and he gives GREAT interviews, he can be the next big Superstar in Boxing if he wins this Tournament

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                  • TOBYLEE1
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                    #39
                    Originally posted by IMDAZED
                    I want Ward to win because I want him to be as good as advertised. Green doesn't bowl me over either. And I hope his excuse for the Miranda bout is true (then it wouldn't be an excuse, I guess) because that performance was terrible. But I'm not convinced with Ward yet. We'll see.
                    I think besides Ward abilities one of his biggest assets is ring IQ. He sees everything that is going on and adjustes automatically. Not that a KO punch one reach him one day cause he has been down in the past against lesser fighters.

                    Like yourself I would have to see him against more top fighters to start viewing him as one of the elite's in boxing right now

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                    • TOBYLEE1
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                      #40
                      Originally posted by IMDAZED
                      I want Ward to win because I want him to be as good as advertised. Green doesn't bowl me over either. And I hope his excuse for the Miranda bout is true (then it wouldn't be an excuse, I guess) because that performance was terrible. But I'm not convinced with Ward yet. We'll see.
                      To Green credit he did get a surgeory after that fight. I expect Ward to win but this super six is something else. It has been exciting to watch with unexpected results. It keeps you guessing which is the best part and nobody is running away with the thing

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