will ward entertain versus kovalev?

[eco1]

Hell no. Ward doesn't care about "entertaining" the fans, he's there to get that W. If it's ugly, or boring, then so be it. His pay won't decrease for lack of action. He will come to hug and tackle, and that's all

I understand what you say but I would really prefer a good fight.

[RomanReigns]

Ward is the Tim Duncan of boxing.

[sunny31]

Please do tell how

A combination of things, some of which worked in the first fight and some adjustments I think he will make.

I just think with these particular styles, Ward is walking a tightrope somewhat. I think what he did in the first fight was amazing - to get up from the tough spot he found himself in and not only that he had the will to get back in the fight against a formidable champion was unbelievable.

I think Ward will be sharper in this fight and Kovalev might actually be sloppier, but that might be what he needs to do. Don't get me wrong I thought Kovalev fought a great fight last time, he out-boxed Ward from the outside, I was surprised, because he was not only accurate, but he didn't allow Ward many openings. I think this time he needs to take more risks, and I think he will. Not reckless - but just a little bit more free with his hands - I think it will get him countered and hit more but ultimately it will be what wins him the fight because I think by committing that bit more he will do more damage and break Ward down.

He could fight the exact same fight to be honest and get the decision this time, it was either way last fight, but I think he will force the issue. There really isn't much between these guys, I just think Kovalev is in his prime and Ward is not. If Kovalev doesn't have a big lead by round 8 though, and hasn't damaged Ward at all, he's in trouble.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

you wouldnt get much back, short odds on that lol. but its a safe bet. he could put a glass eye to sleep.

Haha. That's true. I would have takers- even his fans. Haha.

[Madison Boxing]

I think beating one of the best p4p fighters in the world is ENOUGH. Expecting for any fighter to shine on one of the best p4p fighters in the world is dumb.

Ward has been entertaining plenty of times in his career and at a high level too. The Froch fight was entertaining and that was against an elite level champion. The Abraham fight, the Green fight, Edison Miranda, all highly entertaining fights. There are probably more fights where Ward has been entertaining than not actually if you take his career as a whole.

He has been in some boring fights and some messy fights for sure, but he is a defensive minded fighter so you are always going to get that, but he has been in very few unwatchable fights. Even the Edwin Rodriguez fight, Sullivan Barrera, these are hardly bad fights. To be honest, since Ward made his comeback against Smith, he looks like a fighter who is carrying injuries and is past it physically, there is a stark difference if you watch the fights since Smith and the fights pre 2014. So he has definitely lost some dynamism in his movement which has made him that much more defensive and 'boring' as you call it.

excuse me?.......

[BWC]

yeah but most people considered mayweather number 1 but they didnt respect him as such, they appreciated his skills but he didnt get respect like some fighters get. even when he beat pacquiao most casuals over here spoke negatively about him saying he was too defensive. saying that, even mayweather was far more entertaining than ward. the thing is noones gonna talk about ward when hes gone, there were no great nights, no massive hyped up events, he just sucks the life out of every fight and promotion, does zero to promote anything. why cant he just for one night decide to be somewhat entertaining and put on a show? the worst thing is he moans saying he doesnt get any credit....

Andre Bored is a wet blanket. Puts on terrible fights that sell like 100-150k ppv that should be 400-500k events. Just shameful how lame his promotions and fights are..

[BrometheusBob.]

I thought the first fight was highly entertaining. If it lives up to the first fight I would be happy.

Yeah the first fight exceeded my expectations. I would be glad if there are the kinds of shifts in momentum and back and forth there was in that fight. Admittedly it was uglier than say AJ-Klitschko, and it was no phone booth brawl, but still a good fight in it's own right between two high level fighters.

Plus the always present possibility that Kov might end the night with one shot kept me on my toes.

[Madison Boxing]

Andre Bored is a wet blanket. Puts on terrible fights that sell like 100-150k ppv that should be 400-500k events. Just shameful how lame his promotions and fights are..

agreed ^.........

[Larry the boss]

yep.............