Is Andre Ward Dirty?

[DIB42]

Seems to be a lot of opinions around this topic right now.

Simple Question: Is Andre Ward a dirty fighter?

The Dirtiest. He juices, he loads his gloves, he rabbit punches, low blows, headlocks, and frequently kicks to the groin as well, he pays off the ref, the judges, the opponents cut man, and michael buffer just to be on the safe side. He's backed by the mob...


Margaritto looked at andre and said "damn thats one dirty fighter"

Andre had B-hop taking notes on how to be dirty.



But seriously, why are people calling andre dirty?

[Bhopreign]

But seriously, why are people calling andre dirty?

[Vadrigar.]

The Dirtiest. He juices, he loads his gloves, he rabbit punches, low blows, headlocks, and frequently kicks to the groin as well, he pays off the ref, the judges, the opponents cut man, and michael buffer just to be on the safe side. He's backed by the mob...


Margaritto looked at andre and said "damn thats one dirty fighter"

Andre had B-hop taking notes on how to be dirty.



But seriously, why are people calling andre dirty?

I don't know. I've heard many comments on here in the past few hours, where people compare him to bernard hopkins.

[firstborn]

He aint dirty, he just doesnt allow himself to get hit much which really bothers alot of people. His style will allow him to have a long career. Some people on here will find anything to b*tch about

[Vadrigar.]

I never called him dirty. Stop hugging.

[ericj916]

when he has to b

Agains kessler yes green no but do what u got to to win.. i can respect that bully n bite when u have to jus dont loose..

[baracuda]

yes dirty and boring ....ward will never be a superstar not unless he goes the floydieboy way...whcih is trashtalk his way to it....without it, both will be noting but boring ass fighters!

[Vadrigar.]

yes dirty and boring ....ward will never be a superstar not unless he goes the floydieboy way...whcih is trashtalk his way to it....without it, both will be noting but boring ass fighters!

Well we need to see how good his chin is first.

[Vadrigar.]

looks like the votes are split even.

[Mr. Ryan]

This is boxing, not pattcake, nothing wrong with a little roughhousing in there. As long as he isn't low blowing him or hitting him with the elbow after he punches have at it.

I agree 100% with this post.

Some people are so quick to point out a fighter who is a little dirty in the ring and try and detract from him.

If you're in a tough gym in Philly or Newark and someone is rough-housing you in sparring, are you going to petition the trainer for him to stop? No, because you'd be called every name in the book by the others in the gym and probably KO'ed as you turned around.

I've seen it happen.

These sort of experiences, dealing with rough-housing etc., ultimately make you a better fighter. Look at Mayweather, an incredible fighter, and a lot of what he does would be considered rough-housing. Andre Ward is a very experienced fighter who has seen it all in the gym and in his long amateur and pro career.

People forget, this guy hasn't lost in like 10 years or so dating back to the amateurs. It isn't by accident, either.