Blanco100 wrote: » Thought Joe looked good for the brief time he was on his feet. He has definately begun to clean up his punching technique anyway. Fully expect the result to be changed to a no contest over next few days
Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »
Blanco100 wrote: » Speaking from a pound for pound perspective, where would you rate Ward amongst his contemporaries in the amateur game? Would you have him down as more talented than likes of Michael Conlan, Andy Lee or Jason Quigley?
walshb wrote: » I am sure Sky will show some sort highlights... He has boxed 5 rounders in WSB.....
Blanco100 wrote: » Debut this weekend at MSG on undercard of GGG fight. Straight into a 6 rounder with a semi decent opponent aswell. Pity its on too early to be part of Skys coverage but can be streamed with DAZN I think.
nacho libre wrote: » Jermaine Taylor seemed to be a classic example of this; a good boxer but would fade badly in fights, no matter how much he trained.
walshb wrote: » And, sometimes even training hard you cannot attain it to a level needed..... There is always a natural physiological element to fitness as well...Ward strikes me as one that is naturally not all that 'cardiovascular' fit.
Blanco100 wrote: » He definately has power in fairness to him, hes very physically strong too. I think McGirt will need to clean up his punching technique big time. If the lad applied himself he would be a star. But I get the feeling he will try and coast on his natural talent. In fairness his sheer natural talent got him a long way in the amateurs, he does what he wants when he wants training wise apparently, but the very top guys apply themselves 101%. Most of the time a fully focused and well conditioned pro will deal with a talented guy who takes it easy.
walshb wrote: » Ward's power always seems to get greatly exaggerated.. This is the pro game, where power can be a whole different animal.
Blanco100 wrote: » Always worry about our amateurs in terms of power when they turn over, but Ward has it naturally. Buddy McGirt is a good coach for him, hopefully Joe completely commits and buys into what he is being taught, his natural talent alone wont cut it.
megadodge wrote: » I hope it works out well for him, but I'm still really surprised he didn't wait for the Olympics. With things in a much better place now in Irish boxing than they were back in 2016, he had to be a very, very strong contender for a medal. And everyone knows an Olympic medal is a great promotional tool in your early professional career, even if just for a much larger signing on fee. I'm not so sure he'll have the stamina for the pros, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Blanco100 wrote: » Updating my own thread I know, but looks like Ward will be fighting on 7th September against an unnamed opponent. Trainer could be Budd McGirt and there has been talk of regular sparring with Kovalev.
Blanco100 wrote: » Not seen much discussion about Joe Wards move to the pro ranks, to be honest it was quite a surprise to be honest. Been a big fan, hugely successful in the amateurs. Whilst his counter punching style is not the most pleasing on the eye, he has usually adapted and found a way to win alot of big fights. Always thought his punching technique needed some cleaning up if he was to turn over, also there are constant rumours about his commitment to training, homesickness when travelling away etc.. Also his lack of self promotion, no Twitter, facebook etc... all the things important with the modern pro game. Joe Winters and Adam Glenn of time square boxing are his managers, never heard of this outfit to be honest, it seems he has not got a promoter yet either. Has anyone heard any rumours or updates? Baffling to think of Ward operating the other side of the Atlantic when he was never keen on even travelling to Europe. looks like he will campaign at light heavyweight
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