Andre Ward speaks on fighting at 175, Kovalev and more

[Mr. Philadel]

Ward is a proven fighter...not surprised by this at all!!...Krusher is the truth as well....this is the best fight in boxing atm imo

[!! Shawn]

You have a point, GGG is also slightly more popular due to his recent media ops with Rhonda Rousey and his Apple commercial. That being said, I still don't know too many casual fans that are familiar with either Kovalev or GGG. Hell to be honest the only reason why casuals around here know Ward is because he's from the Bay Area.

What I'm trying to express is that GGG doesn't bring in that much more attention than Kovalev....at least not where I'm from. Besides, at this point I think Ward and GGG only mention each other because reporters ask the same questions a million times.

GGG is selling out arena's, Kovalev is doing good numbers on HBO. Kovalev will get there, but GGG is very likable and has had more time for exposure.

But he is undeniably the bigger name between the two, and thats why his name is in Wards mouth, even though he he knows the fight he will be fighting is Kovalev.

Keep in mind that Ward can't even give away tickets to his fights, while GGG is filling arena's with $250 tickets.

[firstborn]

Ward is a proven fighter...not surprised by this at all!!...Krusher is the truth as well....this is the best fight in boxing atm imo

Agreed, Kovalev literally killed a guy in the ring before. That fact alone probably gives him the mental edge over certain opponents. Major props to Ward if he can pull off the victory.

[firstborn]

GGG is selling out arena's, Kovalev is doing good numbers on HBO. Kovalev will get there, but GGG is very likable and has had more time for exposure.

But he is undeniably the bigger name between the two, and thats why his name is in Wards mouth, even though he he knows the fight he will be fighting is Kovalev.

Keep in mind that Ward can't even give away tickets to his fights, while GGG is filling arena's with $250 tickets.

I was at Ward's last fight it was a decent turn out considering the opponent. I get your point though.

[Vasyl’s dad]

You've got to be a real clown to hate on what Ward has set out to do. Signing a three fight deal with Kovalev as the finisher? Yeah that's ****ing terrible.

Did HBO actually confirm this?

[Vasyl’s dad]

Not at all. Ward just called ggg's "anybody from 154-168" bluff and debunked the "boogie man" myth. Big difference. Ward or his team never once said he could beat everybody from multiple weight classes.

Um, did you miss the part where Ward said he could beat a Klitschko?

[2501]

Did HBO actually confirm this?

He signed a three fight deal with HBO, but 2 tune ups with Kova being the 3rd. Dunno where this guy got that from.

[Vasyl’s dad]

He signed a three fight deal with HBO, but 2 tune ups with Kova being the 3rd. Dunno where this guy got that from.

Yea, I'm not in doubt about signing with HBO, but the other part seems highly questionable. Andre Ward tends to say alot of dumb things that aren't exactly true. So thats why I am curious to know if HBO came out and said this, or Ward and his team did.

[imperial1]

GGG is selling out arena's, Kovalev is doing good numbers on HBO. Kovalev will get there, but GGG is very likable and has had more time for exposure.

But he is undeniably the bigger name between the two, and thats why his name is in Wards mouth, even though he he knows the fight he will be fighting is Kovalev.

Keep in mind that Ward can't even give away tickets to his fights, while GGG is filling arena's with $250 tickets.

With all the exposure and that hype why did his Ppv only do 96 k then ?

[2501]

With all the exposure and that hype why did his Ppv only do 96 k then ?

Because when it comes to PPV, casual fans are only going to spend money on Cotto, Canelo, Pacquiao and Floyd. Despite this, in the American market, who do you think generates the most ratings and gate revenues? Which other fighters?