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By Cliff Rold - Andre Ward won’t be returning from a 14-month layoff to resume his reign as Super Middleweight champion. Oh, the reign will continue, and he meant to extend it here, but the body of his opponent flipped the script.
In lieu of a chance at a successful title defense, Ward will get some extra cash instead.
Coming off an impressive knockout over tough Denis Grachev just over 171 lbs., intended challenger Edwin Rodriguez couldn’t get below 170 on Friday at the weigh-in. With a rehydration limit of no more than 180 lbs. in play now, let’s assume Rodriguez makes it to scratch for this non-title affair.
With a win, the belts won’t matter much. Rodriguez can still be the guy who beat Ward. The undefeated Ward, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist at Light Heavyweight, will have plenty to say about that. [Click Here To Read More]
In lieu of a chance at a successful title defense, Ward will get some extra cash instead.
Coming off an impressive knockout over tough Denis Grachev just over 171 lbs., intended challenger Edwin Rodriguez couldn’t get below 170 on Friday at the weigh-in. With a rehydration limit of no more than 180 lbs. in play now, let’s assume Rodriguez makes it to scratch for this non-title affair.
With a win, the belts won’t matter much. Rodriguez can still be the guy who beat Ward. The undefeated Ward, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist at Light Heavyweight, will have plenty to say about that. [Click Here To Read More]
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