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Weights From Oakland: Ward 174.8, Barrera 174.4

Weights From Oakland: Ward 174.8, Barrera 174.4

Jake Donovan

•Mar 25, 2016

Andre Ward is officially ready to make his light heavyweight run. Standing in his way is fellow unbeaten Sullivan Barrera, as both made weight for their HBO-televised headliner Saturday evening from Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Moving on from a lengthy stay as the World super middleweight king, Ward came in at a healthy 174.8 lbs. for his first bout as a full-fledged light heavyweight. Barrera - already an established contender in the division - was lighter at 174.4 lbs., boasting a top-heavy sculpted physique.

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Andre Ward: I’m Daring To Be Great By Moving Up To 175

Andre Ward: I’m Daring To Be Great By Moving Up To 175

Keith Idec

•Mar 24, 2016

By Keith Idec - Andre Ward wants to make history and prove his greatness. Those are the primary reasons, according to the undefeated former super middleweight champion, that he has moved up from 168 pounds to 175. If Ward (28-0, 15 KOs) beats Cuban-born Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) in his first legitimate light heavyweight fight Saturday night at Oakland’s Oracle Arena (HBO), he is contractually committed to facing unbeaten IBF/WBA/WBO 175-pound champion Sergey Kovalev (29-0-1, 26 KOs) later this year.

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Video: Andre Ward Discusses Sullivan Barrera Showdown

Video: Andre Ward Discusses Sullivan Barrera Showdown

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 24, 2016

After shadowboxing in the ring and a few rounds on the punching bags, all four fighters participated in interviews with media members in attendance. Super Bowl Champion and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch, an avid Andre Ward supporter, made a special appearance during the workout in support of Ward

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Video: Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera Final Press Conference

Video: Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera Final Press Conference

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 24, 2016

I used to drive by Oracle Arena on 880 as a kid on my way to King’s Gym and wonder if I could make it there one day and [trainer] Virgil [Hunter] used to say with confidence, ‘You’re going to headline there.’ As I got older, I used to go to some of the cards put on in the arena. I was still an amateur and I would just dream. Next thing you know, in 2009, I was in a sink or swim fight against Edison Miranda. If I won, there was probably a good chance that I would get a title shot and the rest is history. Here we are again, it’s my 7th time at Oracle and it’s still a blessing

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Photos: Andre Ward, Sullivan Barrera Go Face To Face

Photos: Andre Ward, Sullivan Barrera Go Face To Face

Boxing Photos

•Mar 23, 2016

OAKLAND, CA – Two-Time World Champion and top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 KOs) and number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) participated in the final press conference in Oakland, California in advance of their March 26 fight at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Ward and Barrera will meet in 12-round IBF number one position and mandatory position eliminator bout televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. NABF Featherweight Champion Joseph “Jojo” Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 KOs) and top-rated featherweight contender Jayson “Star” Velez (23-1-1, 16 KOs) were also in attendance during the workout ahead of their 10-round NABF Featherweight title fight which will open up the HBO telecast.

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Andre Ward Warns: Barrera Must Answer For All He Said About Me

Andre Ward Warns: Barrera Must Answer For All He Said About Me

Keith Idec

•Mar 23, 2016

Andre Ward wouldn’t make a prediction, but the undefeated former super middleweight champion plans to make Sullivan Barrera pay for the things Barrera has said about him.

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Video: Andre Ward Two-Part Media Interview on Career, More

Video: Andre Ward Two-Part Media Interview on Career, More

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 23, 2016

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-round fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports in association with Main Events, takes place Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California and is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (ctms), Glad, Lyft, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace and The Waterfront Hotel. The event will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. Opening the HBO telecast will be Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in a 10-round fight for the NABF Featherweight title presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions.

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Video: Sullivan Barrera is Ready To Shock The World, Ward

Video: Sullivan Barrera is Ready To Shock The World, Ward

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 22, 2016

He would go on to knockout the first five opponents he faced in his professional career in either the first or second round. Barrera made his television debut in January of 2015 with his appearance on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights, when he scored a fourth round knockout win over former Super Middleweight World Champion Jeff Lacy. Barrera quietly rose through the ratings of the light heavyweight division until he was afforded the opportunity to fight former Light Heavyweight World Title Challenger Karo Murat to become the IBF’s number one rated light heavyweight contender.

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Video: Andre Ward Shows Off His Moves While Ripping Haters

Video: Andre Ward Shows Off His Moves While Ripping Haters

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 22, 2016

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-round fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports in association with Main Events, takes place Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. Follow the conversation using #WardBarrera.

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Ward-Barrera Puts Main Events in a 'Win-Win' Situation

Ward-Barrera Puts Main Events in a 'Win-Win' Situation

Steve Kim

•Mar 22, 2016

For a showdown between Sergey Kovalev (29-0-1, 26KOs) and Andre Ward (28-0, 15KOs) to take place, Ward must defeat Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12KOs) this coming Saturday night at The Oracle in Oakland, California.

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