If Ward fights in Germany or England, will he be deducted pts for his style? Poll!

**RichCCFC** · 12-03-2010, 11:57 AM

In the UK he would absolutely.

**lfc19titles** · 12-03-2010, 11:58 AM

in the UK he would lose around a point and possibly get disqualified late on

**DrewWoodside** · 12-03-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by DrewWoodside

Well will he? I doubt Ward will be able to have both his next two fights in Oakland.. So, we will likely find out what happens when Ward's style is fought in front of a potentially hostile crowd/officials. What if a referee began deducting points in the early rounds for some of Ward's questionable tactics/fighting style? It could really put Ward in a curious position and out him from his comfort zone. How does everyone think it would affect his effectiveness/chances of winning? Poll to follow, please discuss!

Considering there has already been a lot of buzz about Ward's tactics and frequent homefield advantage. It is likely Froch or Abraham at home will have referees on high alert. Combine that with a hostile crowd, and I really wouldn't be surprised if a referee was very quick to take points for butts, or clinching.

**DrewWoodside** · 12-03-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by RichCCFC

In the UK he would absolutely.

And we all know Cobra isn't shy, so he'd likely respond with his own brand of tom foolery. Anything from a possible body slam to a push.. IMO the ref would back Froch, in this situation. It could get ugly quick and result in a very confusing scorecard with both men having frequent conversations with the ref. Can't imagine Team Ward allowing Andre to put himself in this sort of situation. I also can't imagine Team Froch allowing Cobra to fight in Oakland.. Is this going to neutral territory? This will be interesting.

**RichCCFC** · 12-03-2010, 12:04 PM

Final will be in Vegas I think.

Dirrell got points taken for holding against Froch, Ward would have dozens taking for holding and headbutting.

**djtmal** · 12-03-2010, 12:05 PM

i think he's gotta clean up his act wherever he goes from this point, since a lot of negative press has outed him..

**DrewWoodside** · 12-03-2010, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by RichCCFC

Final will be in Vegas I think.

Dirrell got points taken for holding against Froch, Ward would have dozens taking for holding and headbutting.

So the final is slated for Vegas automatically? I suppose Ward can get away with his style there for the most part.

**DrewWoodside** · 12-03-2010, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by djtmal

i think he's gotta clean up his act wherever he goes from this point, since a lot of negative press has outed him..

If officials don't stop him, he's going to do w/e he can to "dominate" rounds.

**Tom_Tocca** · 12-03-2010, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by RichCCFC

Final will be in Vegas I think.

Dirrell got points taken for holding against Froch, Ward would have dozens taking for holding and headbutting.

The final is going to be in NY MSG with the semi-final runners up being the main support...

If Ward fights in Germany or England, will he be deducted pts for his style? Poll!