Breaking news: Ward-abraham dispute resolved; fight is on

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http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/1...ed-fight-is-on

A dispute over officials that threatened to scuttle the Andre Ward-Arthur Abraham fight on May 14 in Carson, Calif., was quickly resolved and the fight is on.

The California State Athletic Commission will allow referee Luis Pabon of Puerto Rico to work the fight, settling a dispute over a clause in the contract requiring a neutral referee.

California wanted a domestic referee; Abraham's promoter wanted a ref from outside the U.S. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory.

“Puerto Rico is part of the (Association of Boxing Commissisions). That was the most important thing,” said Che Guevara, acting Chief Athletic Director of the California State Athletic Comssion.

“Luis Pabon has worked quite a few big fights, championship fights. We have no problem with him at all.”

The judges who will work the fight also were announced: James Jen-Kin of California, Ingel Barrabas of Germany and Stanley Christodoulou of South Africa.

Guevara said that the dispute over the referee was resolved during a series of phone calls between all parties, with Commission Chairman John Frierson playing a role.

Sauerland had released a statement to the media indicating that he would not allow Abraham to leave Germany for the U.S. until the dispute was resolved.

[PACnPBFsuck]

Thank you baby Jesus.

[Sparked_1985]

Good.

Stop cheating.

[gauze]

with 1 cali judge and 1 german judge, i think this fight ends up a split decision as long as someone doesnt get knocked out haha

[Scary]

I have a strange feeling about this fight. I actually think Abraham can do it. Ward better keep his distance. Glad to hear it's on again. If this fell apart the Super six would have become a joke.

[BattlingNelson]

I await confirmation from Sauerland.

[lefthook2daliva]

Thank you baby Jesus.

Can I get a hallelujah?!

[The Surgeon]

Ward is The man in this division if u ask me but Abraham has Real Power and will be coming into this fight with a do or die attitude, this is it for him, lose and he's insignifficant, win and he's back on top! Will Ward box at range or will he try to push the Armanian back?

Ward UD is the smart pick but AA is coming to win and i expect his best performance of the tournement.

[Scary]

Ward is The man in this division if u ask me but Abraham has Real Power and will be coming into this fight with a do or die attitude, this is it for him, lose and he's insignifficant, win and he's back on top! Will Ward box at range or will he try to push the Armanian back?

Ward UD is the smart pick but AA is coming to win and i expect his best performance of the tournement.

I agree, I think we'll see an Abraham who is more swining!

[The Surgeon]

I agree, I think we'll see an Abraham who is more swining!

He will need to be! I think its finally dawned on him and his team that against the top guys and at SMW And outta Europe that he cant afford to just tuck up for long periods like he has been doing and getting away with it prior to the super six. Thing is the dude just Oozes menace and power When he lets the shots go with mean intentions, Ward is talented and tough as well as being mentally solid, i rate the guy very highly and he is my pick but he CAN be hurt and by a far lesser puncher than Abraham so King Arthur is in with a chance and while pushing AA backward may be the smart thing to do (he cant fight backing up) and Ward is capable of this, (bull strong, clever and a great in-fighter) he may end up walking onto an Abraham Bomb and that may be that.....