With the 172 catch weight, is andre ward really a 168 fighter, or a 175 fighter?

[Boxing1836]

It seems to me that he cant make the weight like he used to, its is own fault, he waited a year and a half to schedule a fight again. Do you think he is still a 168 fighter or a 175 fighter?

[kombayn]

He still can make 168, but he needs options. Ward vs. Kovalev would be a hell of a fight.

[Tom Cruise]

He's a 168 fighter testing the waters at 175.

[techliam]

A 172 fighter

[Weltschmerz]

Time for 175, there isn't more to prove at 168 unless he fights Froch again.

[-PBP-]

No. He's just fat from being off for almost 2 years

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gold medalist at 178 lbs who squeezed down to 168 for advantage

should fight at 175 as a professional

once claimed he would finish career at heavyweight

[deathofaclown]

Yeah, he won an olympic gold medal at 175 which is why i was disappointed he dragged Dawson down to 168 at the time. That was one of the fights where a catchweight would be acceptable.

[NEETzsche]

we'll see what he weighs next time he fights a live body. until then i'll hold off judgement

[DreamerUSA]

gold medalist at 178 lbs who squeezed down to 168 for advantage

should fight at 175 as a professional

once claimed he would finish career at heavyweight

Pretty much this. The guy is an obvious natural 175lber. The fact he has managed to stay at 168 so long is really a testament to the work the guy puts in.