Comments Thread For: Sanchez: Chilemba is Three Levels Above Ward's Opponent Brand

[kafkod]

... no, man: Kovalev picked Chilembe because he's a stablemate and he was able to provide an educated sparring session with a view to that supposed Ward fight...

Another "gentleman's agreement"? Lol.

I'm sure that Duva getting a cut of both men's purses was one reason she looked so happy sitting at ring side. But it looked to me like Krusher was trying to knock Chilemba TFO.

[MDPopescu]

Roc Nation are paying $2 million for each of Ward's tune up fights, and HBO are screening them, to try and get the US fans interested in Ward and make them want to buy PPV tickets to see him fight Kovalev. Without PPV sales, the money for Ward and Kovalev's purses isn't there and the fight isn't happening.

If Ward and Virgil are really trying to sell Andre's fight with Krusher to the US public, then Alexander Brand is a bizzare choice of opponent to achieve that.

Not so bizzare if they are hoping to delay the Kovalev fight till next year and squeeze another $2 million tune-up cheque out of Roc.

... it isn't "bizarre" at all: Ward actually doesn't need a solid challenge, unless he wants to put himself in peril of being sparked too early...

[MDPopescu]

Another "gentleman's agreement"? Lol.

I'm sure that Duva getting a cut of both men's purses was one reason she looked so happy sitting at ring side. But it looked to me like Krusher was trying to knock Chilemba TFO.

... no, he wasn't...

[MC Hammer]

Don't worry Sanchez your fighter is safely facing WW's at the MW limit, he'll never have to get the work he deserves from Ward.

Side note, Ward doesn't need to learn anything from facing opponents at this point. He's seen it all. The only reason he takes this fight is to stay active, shake off rust and practice his weapons.

[therealpugilist]

This dude is always talking about Ward. Scared as fuuck to put pussie g in the ring with him though.

kinda got a nice ring to it

[therealpugilist]

Don't worry Sanchez your fighter is safely facing WW's at the MW limit, he'll never have to get the work he deserves from Ward.

Side note, Ward doesn't need to learn anything from facing opponents at this point. He's seen it all. The only reason he takes this fight is to stay active, shake off rust and practice his weapons.

these dudes dont have common sense...Like Virgil Hunter said, if he is ready now he'll never be

ward is 32...20 years of boxing....gold medallist....its about coming in sharp...no one fights like Kovalev anyway

[MC Hammer]

these dudes dont have common sense...Like Virgil Hunter said, if he is ready now he'll never be

ward is 32...20 years of boxing....gold medallist....its about coming in sharp...no one fights like Kovalev anyway

Exactly, this is like studying for the Bar exam while have a partnership in a multi-million dollar practice. You think a guy with this pedigree really needs to find a new skill set for Kovalev? Of course not. And if he does, he's not going to learn it one fight.

Like you pointed out, he's been fighting longer than he hasn't been, and if Kovalev is still trying to study a way to win by fighting Chilemba, then he's out of his league already.

[therealpugilist]

Exactly, this is like studying for the Bar exam while have a partnership in a multi-million dollar practice. You think a guy with this pedigree really needs to find a new skill set for Kovalev? Of course not. And if he does, he's not going to learn it one fight.

Like you pointed out, he's been fighting longer than he hasn't been, and if Kovalev is still trying to study a way to win by fighting Chilemba, then he's out of his league already.

yea...Ward is a better athlete and technician

if both arent ready they'll never be

they are literally each others most formidible opponent

based on style and pedigree I slightly favor ward

[MC Hammer]

yea...Ward is a better athlete and technician

if both arent ready they'll never be

they are literally each others most formidible opponent

based on style and pedigree I slightly favor ward

I don't know how much better than Froch Kovalev is based on resume (Kovalev's resume really is Hop and Pascal and neither were the best them), but I can see each being the other's best fight. It'll be a good one, because Kova can be slick at times and is strong, and Ward is a hell of a technician so we'll see.

[therealpugilist]

I don't know how much better than Froch Kovalev is based on resume (Kovalev's resume really is Hop and Pascal and neither were the best them), but I can see each being the other's best fight. It'll be a good one, because Kova can be slick at times and is strong, and Ward is a hell of a technician so we'll see.

I'd say Froch and Kov are close level...Froch was guy who wasnt pretty to watch, with underrated skill, and overrated Power...he overachieved imo

Kov is a little more polished, has size and is undefeated so I figure he may be his best opponent

wont know until november