Maybe Ward is beneath Martinez, because he couldn't close the deal against Allan Green (as both Johnson and Kessler could) and because he had big trouble getting the "W" against Bika. Wards greatest victory was against Kessler and although Kessler got clearly beaten, he lost not only because Ward is better, but also 'cuz Kessler was harassed in Cali and because he clearly underestimated Ward, thus he hadn't planned for the adversity that met him. Also have in mind, that Kessler couldn't see due to cuts and eyeproblems. It's not an excuse ('cuz Kessler would probably have lost anyway), but a victory against a blinded boxer is not that impressive.
I think Ward needs to beat another proven top boxer (e.g. Dawson), before he can be considered p-4-p top 5!
I think Ward needs to beat another proven top boxer (e.g. Dawson), before he can be considered p-4-p top 5!
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