Comments Thread For: Kovalev Open To Facing Andre Ward, But Only at 175

[US Dirk Killer]

Golovkin said he would fight anyone from 154 to 168. If he's not ready to move up then he shouldn't make those kinds of claims.

Guess ward can keep fighting in he division he already cleaned or fighting drained lhws. Good thing kovalev isn't as thirsty as Dawson

[ShoulderRoll]

He doesn't have to move up. He can take one off fights at either weight when offered.

That's fine too. GGG just shouldn't call out all of 154 through 168 then tuck tail if they ask him about fighting Ward.

Andre on the other hand hasn't said anything about fighting at light heavys. So he can move up at his own pace when he feels ready.

[puga]

come on andre , time to leave the smw divsion now , theres nothing else there..make this happen..

[HeroBando]

That's fine too. GGG just shouldn't call out all of 154 through 168 then tuck tail if they ask him about fighting Ward.

Andre on the other hand hasn't said anything about fighting at light heavys. So he can move up at his own pace when he feels ready.

I don't think he tucked tail, he acknowledges it's not happening soon cause nobody involved is pushing for it. Here's from today, someone call his bluff.

http://******.craveonline.com/blog/1...ght-for-boxing

"Editor's note: Golovkin and his representatives have informed HBO executives that he's willing to fight the contenders and titleholders of the 168- and 175-pound division, and he hasn't turned down any super middleweight or light heavyweight opponents cleared by the U.S. cable network."

[joseph5620]

I don't think he tucked tail, he acknowledges it's not happening soon cause nobody involved is pushing for it. Here's from today, someone call his bluff.

http://******.craveonline.com/blog/1...ght-for-boxing

"Editor's note: Golovkin and his representatives have informed HBO executives that he's willing to fight the contenders and titleholders of the 168- and 175-pound division, and he hasn't turned down any super middleweight or light heavyweight opponents cleared by the U.S. cable network."

Please. If Golovkin wanted to fight at those weights he would. Nobody at 168 or 175 is ducking him. Who exactly has he pursued at those weights?

[HeroBando]

Please. If Golovkin wanted to fight at those weights he would. Nobody at 168 or 175 is ducking him. Who exactly has he pursued at those weights?

I don't know that he's seriously pursued anyone above or below 160. I also don't know of any offers that he's passed on. As I said, someone should call his bluff. His profile is growing fast, but keep in mind his last fight he made 400k. His potential opponents make 5-10x that much.

[lefthook2daliva]

I want to see Ward fight Groves, Triple G , Chavez and possible rematch with Froch before he moves up

cuz once he moves up i dont think he will come back down

Agree.

I think Ward cleans house when he moves up, but he's smart not to leave money on the table behind him.

On the other hand, wish he'd hurry up and pick somebody and beat their ass. Don't want to see him waste his prime.

[BlackSnakeMamba]

I love to see this fight happen. Ward has nothing left to prove in the 168 division.

[Slowhand]

I understand that you're upset with Ward because you know no one can beat him and he belittle's fighters that you support. It burns you to know that he can't be beat. Kovalev just called the man out, it's been an hour and a half and you're alluding that Ward is ducking the man. Andre probably has no clue that Sergey even made these comments and you're jumping the gun without allowing Andre to respond. My point is, calm your hoe ass down dude. It's a good matchup, but the Lineal Champ at 168 fighting the Lineal Champ at 175 sounds like a better matchup. I know you're eager because you're a true believer in miracles but relax boy. If Kovalev by some miracle can beat Adonis, then you'll get your wish for the fight, if not, Kovalev remains a non priority.

The only miracle in Kovalev vs Stevenson would be Adonis not getting brutally knocked out..

[MDPopescu]

In a recent interview, Ward stated he would conclude his career in the heavyweight division...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLDo8W4ZfqE