He's going to make an excuse after 2/3 tune ups and then go inactive, only to request more tune ups. Ward isn't much of a risk taker even wih his talent. Shame because he could be a true all time great.
Who here thinks Ward will fight Kovalev at 175 before the end of 2016?
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Its ok to say "no". Its actually the right answer.Comment
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Ward signed a 3 fight contract with HBO and Kovalev is the final fight of that contract.
It's ok to say "Im pissing my pants over Ward fighting Kovalev and getting credit".
Cos that's the only reason you're desperate for the fight not to happen.Comment
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You just said that Kovalev's team haven't said anything about it though?
Ward signed a 3 fight contract with HBO and Kovalev is the final fight of that contract.
It's ok to say "Im pissing my pants over Ward fighting Kovalev and getting credit".
Cos that's the only reason you're desperate for the fight not to happen.
Once again, its ok to say "no" when asked if Ward signed to fight Kovalev. It is the right answer.Comment
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This is a real fight and real boxing fans are looking forward to it.Comment
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"Sergey Kovalev has informed me that he wishes to arrange for random, WADA Code compliant VADA testing in advance of his WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight Title defense against Jean Pascal on March 14th," she told me. "We are beginning to make the necessary arrangements with VADA today (Wednesday). Until mandatory drug testing is done year-round and regulated by a competent and neutral regulatory body that also provides education to boxers and their teams, I believe this kind of ad hoc enhanced testing is nothing more than a PR stunt. In my view, no meaningful progress toward cleaning up the sport will be made this way. Our efforts should be focused on reform and regulation," she continued.
"However, since Pascal has accused Sergey of using PEDs, Sergey is eager to take Pascal up on his offer to pay for the tests. While I have consistently stated that I am opposed to such unregulated testing as a matter of policy, I understand why Sergey wants to take the tests and silence the critics." Because some have suggested that I oppose this kind of testing out of fear that Sergey will test positive, I wish to set the record straight right now. I am not the least bit concerned that Sergey is cheating. I am, however, worried that Pascal could test positive and we will have to cancel the fight. Both Pascal and Sergey stated that they would be willing to go through with the fight in the event of a failed test. However, this is not legally possible. Pascal suggested that a monetary penalty would be appropriate in the event of a failed test. ; So, apparently, Pascal’s concern for his own health and safety has a price."
In a surprising number of documented cases, it was the fighter who demanded the enhanced testing who failed," the promoter continued. "On the other hand, I do not believe that this kind of testing prevents or catches all kinds of cheating especially where a fighter has a known PED provider on his team."Comment
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Obviously, nobody would sign such -- I mean agreeing to face someone in a third fight down the line.Comment
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I honestly don't think so. Wanted to fight an unknown 23 year old 168 lb Australian kid at 175,and gets the fight denied. Then wants to fight some unknown 168lb Colombian in his late 30s at 175,and suddenly he has an injury. Finally they ask him about kovalev,and what's his response? "Whats the rush?". I'd honestly be surprised if he gets in the ring with kovalev before 2017.Comment
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I honestly don't think so. Wanted to fight an unknown 23 year old 168 lb Australian kid at 175,and gets the fight denied. Then wants to fight some unknown 168lb Colombian in his late 30s at 175,and suddenly he has an injury. Finally they ask him about kovalev,and what's his response? "Whats the rush?". I'd honestly be surprised if he gets in the ring with kovalev before 2017.Comment
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