Why do people dislike Ward?

[BigZigga]

He fights and beats the best
He represented the U.S. and did the country proud
He's never been one to disparage his opponents or act overly c ocky

I don't get it
I see a lot of people who diss him but never understood why
Some say his style is boring
I don't agree but even if you think that, is that really a reason to diss the guy?

[A-Wolf]

He has been at times extremely boring. He's also disappointed alot of people with how he's conducted himself in the media. Many desperate attempts at making "money fights" with guys that have no business in the ring with him.

[bojangles1987]

Style, and his inactivity since winning the Super Six has placed a damper on the enthusiasm that once existed for him. After the Froch fight, only the "I hate anyone remotely defensive" club had anything bad to say about him.

[Calm down mate]

The fck are you talking about? People kiss his ass on here.

And he's boring and clinches way too much.

He also looks like a dog.

[Guest]

Come on, this is a non-question.

I love Ward as much as I love any God-botherer who looks like he's had a stroke, but he's hardly Mr. Excitement, is he?

[Enzo Mc is SHIT]

Because he's boring as hell.

Any further questions?

[damned1974]

He fights and beats the best
He represented the U.S. and did the country proud
He's never been one to disparage his opponents or act overly c ocky

I don't get it
I see a lot of people who diss him but never understood why
Some say his style is boring
I don't agree but even if you think that, is that really a reason to diss the guy?

Ward is a highly skilled and talented fighter who I always tune in to see. His style isn't boring at all to me...these people who expect Gatti/ Ward or Corrales/Castillo type fights will be bored, but true fans of technique and skill will appreciate Ward.

Too many people want to change our sport into a neanderthal type of slugfest instead of appreciating the current crop of greats we have and the skills they display. These type of fans would be better suited to tune in to MMA...

Ward has been in perhaps a few dull fights, but overall he has been involved in more exciting fights. His dominance over Froch and Dawson were great to watch.

A lot of hate also comes from the head clashes in the Kessler fight while Ward was not even considered to win the fight, let alone the Super six. Hell, the Americans were supposed to be dominated and not have a chance-mainly because the SMW division was a European dominated division for a while and because Ward and Dirrell were VERY inexperienced in the pro ranked compared to Kessler, Froch and Abraham.
It was supposed to be a big step up for Ward, but it turned out to be a big step up for his opponents!

[Jloro]

Mad he always wins.
Maybe only the anti America and Anti boxing guys hate him

[CraigM]

I didn't mind him until he did an interview after the Froch-Kessler 2 fight, then I thought he was an arrogant arse who will never fight out of his home country.

[Guest]

Ward is a highly skilled and talented fighter who I always tune in to see. His style isn't boring at all to me...these people who expect Gatti/ Ward or Corrales/Castillo type fights will be bored, but true fans of technique and skill will appreciate Ward.

Too many people want to change our sport into a neanderthal type of slugfest instead of appreciating the current crop of greats we have and the skills they display. These type of fans would be better suited to tune in to MMA...

MMA? That's where they grapple and headbutt, right?

Yeah, Ward's a true artist... only people with your esteemed intellect will be able to grasp this. Well done you.