Andre Ward turns down Curtis Stevens for HBO bout

[ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY]

For what it is worth Andre defeated Curtis twice in the amateurs and one of the times, on the computer scoring, Andre shut Curtis out with Curtis getting credit for ZERO scoring blows in four rounds

[PATO 1]

this is a smart move by ward

what does he prove by beatin another prospect

****** matchmaking has been ruining some prospects

[Xcel]

I dont blame him, Stevens is a huge test for him. Stevens has already beaten former title challengers. Ward better not make the Julio mistake and step up too soon.

Agreed. Ward is not ready and would probably get killed. Esp with a guy coming down to fight him.