Comments Thread For: Sanchez on Facing Andre Ward With Barrera Instead of Golovkin

[about.thousands]

I think Abel's comments are a dig at Canelo too.

[Bronx2245]

If Abel and Loeffler let GGG fight Bernard Hopkins @ 168 in 2016, then he will be permanently damaging GGG's reputation and legacy. If Ward fights Kovalev in 2016, and GGG does not agree to fight Canelo in 2016, then that will be another significant blow! GGG needs a big name in 2016!

[JULIEN44]

If Abel and Loeffler let GGG fight Bernard Hopkins @ 168 in 2016, then he will be permanently damaging GGG's reputation and legacy. If Ward fights Kovalev in 2016, and GGG does not agree to fight Canelo in 2016, then that will be another significant blow! GGG needs a big name in 2016!

I understand but the mere fact that all belt holders at 160 (and top contenders) duck him shows that he has already cleaned the 160 division.

Personally, I don't think Andre Ward did the same at 168. He's curiously never been very vocal about fighting a 168 pounds belt holders like DeGale, Badou Jack (or even the Direll brothers).
However, he's a tremendous fighter, the way he fought the bigger Edwin Rodriguez showed his enormous skill set but at my opinion he has not cleaned the 168 division, which is getting better...

[Bronx2245]

I understand but the mere fact that all belt holders at 160 (and top contenders) duck him shows that he has already cleaned the 160 division.

Personally, I don't think Andre Ward did the same at 168. He's curiously never been very vocal about fighting a 168 pounds belt holders like DeGale, Badou Jack (or even the Direll brothers).
However, he's a tremendous fighter, the way he fought the bigger Edwin Rodriguez showed his enormous skill set but at my opinion he has not cleaned the 168 division, which is getting better...

Ward cleaned out the 168lb. division, and won the Super Six Tournament by beating Carl Froch. DeGale and Badou Jack were "nobodies" at the time. GGG can not afford to turn down a chance with a big named fighter in 2016. If he has to go to 155 for Canelo, then he should do it ASAP! If he has to go to 168 for DeGale, then he should do it ASAP! If he has to beg HBO for Jacobs or Quillen, he should ASAP. What I'm trying to say is he's getting older, and he hasn't faced a big name fighter yet. He can't let this happen any longer!

[Butch.McRae]

I understand but the mere fact that all belt holders at 160 (and top contenders) duck him shows that he has already cleaned the 160 division.

Personally, I don't think Andre Ward did the same at 168. He's curiously never been very vocal about fighting a 168 pounds belt holders like DeGale, Badou Jack (or even the Direll brothers).
However, he's a tremendous fighter, the way he fought the bigger Edwin Rodriguez showed his enormous skill set but at my opinion he has not cleaned the 168 division, which is getting better...

Didn't clean out 168? How long have you been watching boxing? No credible boxing fan would posit this stance. Seriously, Degale and Jack were not even on the radar back then and they both would get dominated against Ward. (Andre Dirrell was in the Super Six btw) Have you seen their last couple of fights? It's not like they're going out there beating guys convincingly.

Both are good young fighters who are finding ways to win. I have enjoyed both of their journeys to the top of the division and when they meet it will be great for boxing. But neither one is some special talent. Ward is! (I also think GGG is special too; can't wait until he stops Canelo in 6.) But don't try to make biased arguments because of your fandom for GGG.

[aldo5408]

Lol now abel wants to be respectful
****i ng lying 2 face piece of shtt

[sirron000]

I wonder if we get to read some comments from wards supporters giving props to Sanchez for giving respect and credit to Andre ward...I doubt that and I'm sure there gonna try and spin it lol

You want fans to give credit to a guy who said, Ward hasn't beat anybody, is inactive and doesn't bring in enough fans to fight Lil G. But now that they can breath a sigh of relief he says he's a great fighter with great skills.

That's really a head scratcher. Did you condemn Sanchez when he said Ward was a nobody or did you repeat that nonsense?

[The plunger man]

You want fans to give credit to a guy who said, Ward hasn't beat anybody, is inactive and doesn't bring in enough fans to fight Lil G. But now that they can breath a sigh of relief he says he's a great fighter with great skills.

That's really a head scratcher. Did you condemn Sanchez when he said Ward was a nobody or did you repeat that nonsense?

still bitter I see ...what you gonna do when ward gets his ass handed to him by kovalev...just a question bro ? Lol

[The plunger man]

Lol now abel wants to be respectful
****i ng lying 2 face piece of shtt

You want fans to give credit to a guy who said, Ward hasn't beat anybody, is inactive and doesn't bring in enough fans to fight Lil G. But now that they can breath a sigh of relief he says he's a great fighter with great skills.

That's really a head scratcher. Did you condemn Sanchez when he said Ward was a nobody or did you repeat that nonsense?

All the wardy fans still angry ...brrrppppp

[TrueBoxingFan23]

still bitter I see ...what you gonna do when ward gets his ass handed to him by kovalev...just a question bro ? Lol

I doubt he gets beat bad if he gets beat at all! That statement alone lets me know your a casual and don't respect the sport or talent! You'll be the main one if Ward wins that will say he ran and held. All Sanchez statements tell me is that they respected Ward all alone and was just to risky to put GGG in the ring with him while in the process of trying to make him a star