When will Andre Ward step to the plate and challenge his mandatory in Anthony D?

[Hitman932]

Honestly, they're friends and i don't think Ward wants to ruin Anthonys dream of becoming world champ.

This thread is ridiculous.

First of all I don't hear Dirrell even saying he wants the fight. Nor have we heard much from his loudmouth windbag promoter Gary Shaw.

If Dirrell wanted the Ward fight we would be hearing from both of them quite a bit. However, as you said, they are friends and probably prefer to push the fight to the side for the time being for various reasons.

In this situation Dirrell is probably content to take a few dollars to step aside and get a few more fights under his belt to polish his skills. As much potential as the guy has he really doesn't have much in the way of World Class experience and that is something he should have before fighting a guy like Ward.

If Dirrell can win a couple times in impressive fashion then a fight between he and Ward becomes much more attractive. As it is now it's a fight that appeals almost exclusively to hardcore fans.

[Alx.]

ward destroys direll, lmao at ts saying froch and kessler are bums

[BattlingNelson]

Most alphabet mandos are undeserving. This is no exception.

[IMDAZED]

Most alphabet mandos are undeserving. This is no exception.

Dirrell is an intriguing mandatory. But you're right - intriguing or not, he's not deserving.

[Walt Liquor]

look, im all for this fight but its up to dirrell, ward is currently the man.

you got all amped off that little showbox win?

in the last 18 months dirrell has fought:

Darryl Cunningham

in the last 18 months, Ward has fought:

Carl Froch
Arthur Abraham
Sakio Bika

Remind me why Dirrel is #1 again?