Comments Thread For: Andre Ward Could Be The Next Boxer in Network Battle

[IMDAZED]

Was he? Could've sworn he was a heavy favourite. Either way, no one is discrediting his Super Six win but in boxing, its about the next guy. Bute is arguably a more difficult fight, stylistically, than anyone he fought in the tournament.

In fact, I'd say it was barely arguable.

I don't know if it's that true but we'll see how he fares against Froch. And yes, while Ward was a heavy favorite, there were quite a few posters on here who thought he'd lose to Froch.

[IronDanHamza]

Was he? Could've sworn he was a heavy favourite. Either way, no one is discrediting his Super Six win but in boxing, its about the next guy. Bute is arguably a more difficult fight, stylistically, than anyone he fought in the tournament.

In fact, I'd say it was barely arguable.

Don't think he was that heavy. Like 1/2 or 1/3 or something.

Either way plenty picked against him, on here atleast.

[COACH WEBB]

I don't know if it's that true but we'll see how he fares against Froch. And yes, while Ward was a heavy favorite, there were quite a few posters on here who thought he'd lose to Froch.

Sure did, I remember that. I may even still have some threads on bookmark.

[V.WEBB]

Sure did, I remember that. I may even still have some threads on bookmark.

Well here's one that I had. The OP was even said that thread was there to celebrate Froch as the champ before the fight had even happen. Even mentioned that Showtime would rob Froch.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480996

[I Love Jesus!]

i knew this was coming. ward doesnt need those other 168 bums. he'll be like roy jones fighting stiffs on hbo for the next 10 years. he'll probably be the guy to finally beat hopkins convincingly cuz dawsons not good enough to do it

[V.WEBB]

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=511132

This was just a sad but hilarious thread from that D4 guy. Entitled "If Ward can't provide medical certificates, Froch should be given the Trophy"

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Im not following the trail of thought here. What does it really matter that some people picked against him vs Froch?

[IronDanHamza]

Im not following the trail of thought here. What does it really matter that some people picked against him vs Froch?

It doesn't.

I was just responding to your post about him being the heavy favourite that a lot of people on here did pick against him.

[Weebler I]

I don't know if it's that true but we'll see how he fares against Froch. And yes, while Ward was a heavy favorite, there were quite a few posters on here who thought he'd lose to Froch.

I think even most of the British posters felt he'd lose to Ward, at least the regulars on here did. Thoughts of Froch winning were more in hope than expectation.

[ChampBox@PR]

why do yall THINK that?!?....Dre EARNED his spot, noone PUT him there!!....if Bute would've dove in the tourney and swam with the sharks in infested waters instead of swimming with the dolphins in Canada's Wonderland....he'd have more say...as of NOW, Dre is dictating policy and '68....it is what it is!!

So? Bute wasnt invited to the tourney, he fought the best available for him at the weight and he kicked ass as he suppose to.
Bute was willing to fight Ward in Oakland(Ward never leaves Oakland let alone USA), showtime wanted the fight and he Ward said Bute needs to prove himself! Thats some BS, so now his next opponent will be a proven one right? You see why he sounds bad!

Don't worry, they said they'll give him his credit where it's due when he beats Froch.

Oh wait.

And Credit was given, he is the best SMW right now based on resume, no if or buts!

Im not following the trail of thought here. What does it really matter that some people picked against him vs Froch?

Nothing, I see your point easy, they just want to ignore it and make their own claims! Ward excuses for not fighitng Bute are lame!!