Would Andre Ward be successful at light heavyweight?

[HeroBando]

152 lbs in '01 by the look of things. he was just barely in the open division at that point, winning the junior world's the year before. from '03 on he was @ 165, when he won the world championships in the open class.

he's quite a robust guy.

It's same day weighin in the amateurs. Many of these long time amateurs prefer not to drain at all. Rigo barely gains any weight fight night, no doubt he could do 118 easy, maybe even 115

[Simurgh]

IMO he beats all apart from kovalev.

[SN!PER]

It's very possible that Ward defeats the current champions of the LHW and CW divisions.

At that point, you might then ask "Would Ward be successful at HW?"

The question isn't as crazy as some would believe.

James Toney and Tomasz Adamek moved up several divisions and were fairly successful.

With both Klitschkos close to retirement, Ward would be fighting the younger guys like Fury, Jennings, Arreola, Chisora.

Ward could be like a Chris Byrd in there, quick, slick, and much smarter than the average HW.

[Carpe Diem]

Yes. He has all the tools to be successful at the LHW division. I think he'll move up there soon, but he's waiting around to see if he can get bigger paydays with GGG, Chavez Jr, and a Froch rematch.

[usamvp boxing]

How would Andre Ward do at light heavyweight?

I think he would dominate in the same fashion he does supermiddleweight. But he is looking for a payday waiting on Chavez..


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[mathed]

I think the times are a changing and people are expecting more from a guy that people say is the best or second best in the world. Time to move up and fight a guy that the networks will pay to see you against, Kovalev........make it happen.

[mathed]

I think he would dominate in the same fashion he does supermiddleweight. But he is looking for a payday waiting on Chavez..


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Which is precisely why he fought Dawson at 168 I guess? I know, I know, Dawson mentioned dropping down, just like Canelo....just like Canelo.

[mathed]

IMO he beats all apart from kovalev.

Epic pic....green for you Sir!!!

[Weebler I]

Didn't say it was.

GGG can move from 160 to 168 and fight Ward right away and Ward would still deserve credit.

That said, I'd rather him move to 175 and fight Kovalev, like I stated in my post.

Loeffler says they're willing to fight Kovalev at 175.
Sanchez says Ward is ducking him to protect his record (along with Froch, Chavez and Quillin).

Personally, I think GG should take his time in moving up. Clear out 160.

[SN!PER]

Epic pic....green for you Sir!!!

LOL Wladimir looks like a cartoon character in that pic.