So why no "big push" for Ward vs. Stevenson?

[Boxfan83]

All I read about day in & day out is Ward needs to fight Kovalev or GGG, but why isn't anyone pushing for a Ward vs. Stevenson? Why does everyone want to see Kovalev or GGG beat Ward? Im a Ward fan but at LHW, anyone can KO anyone at that weight so if people want to see Ward KO'd so bad, I dont see why a Stevenson fight isnt talked about more...

[Sweet Pea 50]

As far as this board goes, there is no juicy racial/nationalistic bent to that proposed matchup.

[Barcham]

Because for once people seem to be willing to understand that due to political issues in the sport, there is very little chance of a Roc Nation fighter going up against a Haymon fighter.

[Bram]

I think it's probably because the unlikelihood of that fight happening. I think ppl look at Ward, GGG and Kovalev together because they fight on HBO and the politics, presumably, make them easier fights to make.

[Boxfan83]

Because for once people seem to be willing to understand that due to political issues in the sport, there is very little chance of a Roc Nation fighter going up against a Haymon fighter.

True but whos not to say political issues wont present themselves between their respected camps? Also, do we know 100% that Haymon and Jay Z are not working together? The power of $$$ is amazing especially in boxing.

[Eff Pandas]

Cuz there are so many clicks in boxing, promoter & TV affiliation namely, that help make or prevent fights plus that fight isn't anywhere near some Mayweather vs Pacquiao kinda superfight level that would warrant the coming together of all these strategically unrelated goaled powers.

[The Hammer]

As far as this board goes, there is no juicy racial/nationalistic bent to that proposed matchup.

Canadian vs. American
black vs. white Irish bloodline
scumbag girl-beating pimp enforcer vs. born-again Christian

But Ward has already shamelessly ducked Stevenson at 168, because the prima donna refused a rematch in Montreal as part of the deal.

[jas]

Ward already ducked him

Stevenson is fighting cans now too

[Sweet Pea 50]

Canadian vs. American
black vs. white Irish bloodline

born-again Christian vs. scumbag girl-beating pimp enforcer

But Ward has already shamelessly ducked Stevenson at 168, because the prima donna refused a rematch in Montreal as part of the deal.

Not much of a rivalry, honestly.

America already got a KO victory over Stevenson.

[Weebler I]

Ward turned down a fight a 2 fight deal with Stevenson, a fight at 168, rematch at 175. No-go.