Two important picks on Ward-Abraham
Andre Ward celebrates after beating Sakio Bika during the WBA super middleweight championship boxing fight in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Ward won by unanimous decision to retain his title. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu
On Saturday, WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward squares off against Arthur Abraham in the semifinals of Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic. The other two semifinalists offer their predictions:
Carl “The Cobra” Froch: “I feel Abraham has got the punching power in both hands to take Ward to places he has never been inside a boxing ring. It’s just a matter of whether or not he can get past Ward’s excellent boxing ability, the kind of ability that earned him an Olympic Gold Medal. Although this is the pros, I still think the smart money is on a points win for Ward. But, don't be surprised if Abraham turns up meaning business and uses his strength to close the ring down. He might just catch Ward unexpectedly for a KO win.”
Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson: “It is going to be a tough, close fight. I like Ward pulling out a close win. If Abraham is going to win, he’s going to have to score a knockout, but I see Ward using his speed and coming away with the decision.”
Froch meets Johnson June 4, in Atlantic City. The bout will be televised live on Showtime starting at 9 PM.
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