Andre Ward Day: A Fighter You Should Know

by Scott Christ on May 10, 2011 4:00 AM EDT in Boxing Video

Every time Manny Pacquiao fights, we break our last traffic record here at Bad Left Hook. This time we didn't just break it, we obliterated it. Like, Pacquiao vs Hatton domination. And before it sounds like I'm bragging or whatever, let me get to the point.

That means that right now, in the aftermath, more people are paying attention to boxing. More people are reading about boxing. And even after a disappointing main event, there are people who could become boxing fans and just don't know it yet.

This Saturday, Showtime features the continuation of the Super Six World Boxing Classic. And one of the fighters in the main event is Andre Ward, a young, talented, charismatic American fighter. He's got a legit amateur background (so long as you consider an Olympic gold medal legit), has fought tough fights and won them in dominant fashion, and just might -- just might -- be the next top American star in boxing.

So let's look back a bit and get to know Andre Ward, a fighter worth your attention. Here is an introduction to the undefeated Oakland product, before he fought Mikkel Kessler in November 2009. We'll bring you more throughout the day and the rest of the week.

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I’m totally behind Andre, but his style will likely always appeal more to the hardcore fan. On the other hand, from what little I know of MMA, I can see MMA crossover fans getting into Ward’s style.

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by Matt Miller on May 10, 2011 4:09 AM EDT reply actions

A.) Andre’s style will appeal to everyone because he is awesome (full stop).
B.) Andre Ward Day….Fuck Yeah! I love you more than Paris Hilton!

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by Waldo Rastel on May 10, 2011 4:13 AM EDT reply actions

It hit me in the last week — I’ve finally taken to Andre Ward. I like his style, I like his attitude, he’s got the credentials, and he keeps proving it in the ring. I’m on board.

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by Scott Christ on May 10, 2011 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions

lol

He’s very, very impressive when he talks. Great attitude. Looking forward to this weekend.

"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on May 10, 2011 6:21 AM EDT up reply actions

ward is young, talented, charismatic American fighter but he is also a very dirty fighter he even outdirty bika.personally i don’t care how nice he is for he media the man is a dirty fighter and not the type like Eusebio Pedroza who admits i hope AA ko’s him

by pong102 on May 10, 2011 8:02 AM EDT reply actions

I've been terrible at picking in this tournament

—and will be again soon as I like Johnson over Froch (a fighter I consistently underestimate)

so let me get in my one correct pick not involving Jermaine Taylor: Ward is going to beat AA.

Some fighters I like right off. Others take hold over time, and then I become a big fan as I watch them grow.
Ward is a fighter who I’ve come to admire.

by Don From Prov on May 10, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions