Comments Thread For: Andre Ward Looks To Break Away From Goossen, Again

[Bigg Rigg]

Ward is great but he's under a legit contract he signed and I honestly don't see him ever being a huge star. Sad but he's not Mayweather or Broner. If u act like a ****** d1ckhead you can become a huge star. Tim left shaw for arum n hasn't blown up to the extent he would like. And he's a tough, good fighter. Undefeated but not really undefeated. He just doesn't act the way those other two do.

[kej718]

I don't think its fair to the fighter
you can be stuck with a promoter and not get a good fight until your last contracted fight and they can say hey with get you this big fight but you have to sign with me for 7 years wtf?

[firstborn]

Seems like Ward needs better lawyers, hope he has real professionals not family friends handling the case!

[MDPopescu]

Ward needs to take the next step up visibility wise. To the avid boxing fan he is a fixture but to the novice he is basically an unknown. He has tremendous talent so why not Top Rank? China, the World? - not a bad move. Don't know about GB and as for Gossen, good guys but maybe something between both parties fell short in expectation.

... "why not Top Rank? China, the World?"... The galaxy, the Universe?

[MDPopescu]

Let's look at Goosens trackrecord for Andre Ward:

1: Gave him access to the supersix while only being a prospect.

2: Ensured homefield for Ward throughout the tournament while every other contestant had to cross the Atlantic.

3: Guided him to victory in the s6.

4: Negotiated a fight with p4p Star and LHW champion Chad Dawson not only at Ward's preferred weight but also in his hometown.

5: Negotiated a fat HBO contract where Ward is able to fight sub-elite opposition while earning mega purses.


Somebody tell me where Goosen has done wrong?

This ^^^...

[umop-ap!sdn]

Can't help but feel this situation will only keep him inactive. I hope i'm wrong though. His Prime is right here right now, the boy needs to be fighting.

[MDPopescu]

Can't help but feel this situation will only keep him inactive. I hope i'm wrong though. His Prime is right here right now, the boy needs to be fighting.

Do you think that Goosen prevents him from fighting?

[Weebler I]

Ward is great but he's under a legit contract he signed and I honestly don't see him ever being a huge star. Sad but he's not Mayweather or Broner. If u act like a ****** d1ckhead you can become a huge star. Tim left shaw for arum n hasn't blown up to the extent he would like. And he's a tough, good fighter. Undefeated but not really undefeated. He just doesn't act the way those other two do.

Tim has also earned $20m+ with Top Rank afaik.

[US Dirk Killer]

OMG!
THis guy doesn't want to fight at all.... prepare to be put back on the shelf... YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WIN!
You signed contracts separate from the initial agreement that'd extend your stay with him.
You screwed yourself, that's your fault... wow

[Hougigo]

Let's look at Goosens trackrecord for Andre Ward:

1: Gave him access to the supersix while only being a prospect.

2: Ensured homefield for Ward throughout the tournament while every other contestant had to cross the Atlantic.

3: Guided him to victory in the s6.

4: Negotiated a fight with p4p Star and LHW champion Chad Dawson not only at Ward's preferred weight but also in his hometown.

5: Negotiated a fat HBO contract where Ward is able to fight sub-elite opposition while earning mega purses.


Somebody tell me where Goosen has done wrong?

He doesn't have Chavez Jr.