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Originally Posted by No.
Ward's style is not appealing to the average American boxing fan. This is no new or big revelation. But the fight actually wasn't half bad. I mean it was a mismatch (as was Ward-Froch, Ward-Kessler, Ward-Abraham Ward-insert-top-10-168lber) but there wasn't really an excessive amount of cheap spoiler tactics in this fight. He dissected Rodriguez mostly with pure boxing, not cheap tricks. Hooks, Lead rights, 1-2's, combinations, body shots, counter hooks, brilliant infighting, brilliant defense and a stiff powerful jab were all on display in this fight. A much more complete & well rounded performance than Floyd showcased against either Guerrero or Canelo, which everybody regards as such great masterpieces.
In the long run, Ward will be fine. And has a bigger upside and will likely end up with the greater career as well as the larger pot in career earnings than any of his other HBO stablemates who outdrew him in viewership this year. As long as he remains successful & consistent. Btw i wouldn't take too much stock in just tv ratings alone when comparing overall drawing power. Broner does bigger numbers on Showtime than Canelo. Who would you say is the bigger draw between the two? I can almost gaurantee you, none of those other guys on HBO can draw 10,000+ to their fights in their hometowns like Ward has done multiple times. Or at least they haven't proven they can do so. For example, in Golovkin's last fight in his home country, there probably wasn't 300 people there and the last time he fought in Europe period (Germany) the fight took place in a empty hotel with literally not even 100 people in attendance. No joke.
Ward will get the last laugh in the end.
Nice post.
I have a hard time believing GGG its a weak draw in Europe, though. Why would Golovkin's people not promote him at home?
Originally Posted by No.
Ward's style is not appealing to the average American boxing fan. This is no new or big revelation. But the fight actually wasn't half bad. I mean it was a mismatch (as was Ward-Froch, Ward-Kessler, Ward-Abraham Ward-insert-top-10-168lber) but there wasn't really an excessive amount of cheap spoiler tactics in this fight. He dissected Rodriguez mostly with pure boxing, not cheap tricks. Hooks, Lead rights, 1-2's, combinations, body shots, counter hooks, brilliant infighting, brilliant defense and a stiff powerful jab were all on display in this fight. A much more complete & well rounded performance than Floyd showcased against either Guerrero or Canelo, which everybody regards as such great masterpieces.
In the long run, Ward will be fine. And has a bigger upside and will likely end up with the greater career as well as the larger pot in career earnings than any of his other HBO stablemates who outdrew him in viewership this year. As long as he remains successful & consistent. Btw i wouldn't take too much stock in just tv ratings alone when comparing overall drawing power. Broner does bigger numbers on Showtime than Canelo. Who would you say is the bigger draw between the two? I can almost gaurantee you, none of those other guys on HBO can draw 10,000+ to their fights in their hometowns like Ward has done multiple times. Or at least they haven't proven they can do so. For example, in Golovkin's last fight in his home country, there probably wasn't 300 people there and the last time he fought in Europe period (Germany) the fight took place in a empty hotel with literally not even 100 people in attendance. No joke.
Ward will get the last laugh in the end.
Nice post.
I have a hard time believing GGG its a weak draw in Europe, though. Why would Golovkin's people not promote him at home?
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