Comments Thread For: Andre Ward's Perspective on Role Race Plays in How He is Covered

[therealpugilist]

first he says this



then this



i found this interesting. funny how he doesn't say why they are gonna justify kovalev for losing but not him

when a fighter who is beloved takes an L, they always have a cushion

Kov lost and has hardly been asked what he can do better in the rematch


double standards.....example...Jacobs gave GGG a close fight....it was a good fight...will his fans demand a rematch? no....but these same people have been whining since november about the rematch with kov

what were the excuses when GGG had just a competitive fight...Jacobs came in at 200 pounds doe.....he wanted to get the 12 rounds in doe....really? a guy who knocked out 20 guys in a row now cares bout getting rounds in.

Ward didnt lose so you are just yapping.

be realistic bro.....excuses are for losers...Kovalev needs to focus on training for June

[therealpugilist]

you sound paranoid dude.

its not paranoia....i was on here then and he is right bro...you know froch talks mad shyt but the public ate it up

[Porter's Dad]

The racial hatred in boxing runs deep on all sides, not just black and white. Yes, there are white Americans who will root for Russian Kovalev because he is white, just like there are blacks who get behind black fighters any time they are fighting an opponent who is not black. Nothing wrong with a little ethnic pride in sports, so long as it doesn't cloud your judgment to the point you discredit any fighter who isn't of the same race.

I observe a lot of blatant racism on this board from blacks who slam any white or Asian fighter, to whites who make harsh comments about blacks or Mexicans, and all that other nonsense in between. I see fans who make excuses for boxers of their own race, where they wouldn't make the same excuses for fighters of another race. So much hypocrisy and hatred that is rooted in skin color.

I respect Ward's take on the race issue in boxing. While I am not a fan of his boxing style, I respect him as a man and he has experienced racism from both whites and blacks. He didn't make an uneducated, emotionally charged statement like most fighters and fans, and he has certainly earned a right to voice his observations.

This is a great post. Firstly, yes, the racial solidarity thing goes both ways. In fact, all ways. Which isn't all that bad in isolation - but the problem is that these people flood this site with their agenda. They cannot be honest about anything. Boxing discourse is almost impossible because you're dealing with a bunch of guys rooting for their guy.

Secondly, re Ward - I don't think people have read the article in full. He's a lot more thoughtful and honest than guys like, say, Mayweather and Nate Campbell, who flat out accuse everyone of being racists if there is any criticism towards a black fighter.

[Ake-Dawg]

It has nothing to do with how you act right Ward?

How does he act? He is respectful of other fighters talent and work. He appreciates his fans. He is a family man who regularly represents the boxing community on radio and TV in the US and abroad. Not a criminal. Fights the best fighters at his weight class. Sacrificed years of his career to defend what he thought was a bad deal for his friend in his contract (loyalty). I mean the guy isn't a saint or perfect but exactly what is it that he does that is so negative?

[Bronx2245]

our last gold medalist......has lost since he was 13......isnt a braggart like most people with his kind of talent and accomplishments....yet he is labeled a diva, coward, etc.....

they use his personality as a decoy...in interviews, you are asked questions and you answer them

he says things about guys like GGG, Canelo, more beloved fighters and their fans cant take the heat

Ward has class but they are looking for reasons not to like the man.

I have also noticed that BoxingScene failed to post an article regarding Kovalev's statements about U.S. trainers/coaches being "zeroes" and he rarely listens to them! I haven't even read articles about the status of JDJ. Read:

"Kovalev Could Add Russian Coach for Ward Rematch" by Allan Fox (Boxing News 24); December 31, 2016. Also checkout:

"NATE CAMPBELL RIPS KOVALEV FOR SLAMMING AMERICAN TRAINERS AND WANTING TO BRING ON A RUSSIAN TRAINER"

http://www.fighthype.com/news/article27900.html

[uppercut510]

Race will always be an issue, always has and always will yo

[therealpugilist]

Dont quit your day job, you make a **** psychiatrist :bukkake:

You must be an example of who I speak OK


Why defensive bro

[therealpugilist]

I have also noticed that BoxingScene failed to post an article regarding Kovalev's statements about U.S. trainers/coaches being "zeroes" and he rarely listens to them! I haven't even read articles about the status of JDJ. Read:

"Kovalev Could Add Russian Coach for Ward Rematch" by Allan Fox (Boxing News 24); December 31, 2016. Also checkout:

"NATE CAMPBELL RIPS KOVALEV FOR SLAMMING AMERICAN TRAINERS AND WANTING TO BRING ON A RUSSIAN TRAINER"

http://www.fighthype.com/news/article27900.html

They won't
Kov can be a **** n is disrespectful often

[future hendrixx]

kovalev stalks ward on social media. calls him f*ggot, mother****er, n-word (in russian), threatens to assault him in a hotel lobby, says he will end his career, mocks his religious beliefs and tells ward supporters to suck his d*ck, mocked stevenson with a gorilla shirt on a child, is very disrespectful of his own trainer and bashes american trainers on russian outlets, makes endless excuses for underperforming.. yet this is the guy HBO tags and pushes as the humble respectful one, the "good" guy. why is that?? lets ask captain obvious.

[Motofan]

Too slick. Too Irish. The media won't cover an Irishman honestly unless he is a guy like Micky Ward who gets his head kicked in. Damn shame. Stay woke.