Mofo2 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Super-middleweight pair Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler have reportedly agreed to face each other in Denmark. Ward, the current WBA super champion, and Kessler, a four-time former world title holder, first met in 2009 when Ward won the bout by technical decision. However, according to Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet, Ward has agreed to fight outside of America for a high-profile bout for the first time in his professional career to face Kessler, who will be competing in his native Denmark for the first time in nearly two years. It is believed that the rematch is likely to take place in the first week of November, with official confirmation of the contest due to be announced on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Ward fighting in Denmark is the only thing that makes this slightly interestimg. Still not a great fight thoughWard wont fight in Denmark mate its all bullshit I reckon, if this does happen it will be in California!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBF OG Neil_ Posted August 12, 2014 WBF OG Share Posted August 12, 2014 they could fight in my backyard and i wouldnt give a shit. ward should retire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ward just needs to get back in the ring, the lay off is getting a bit ridiculous now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrican23 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ward just needs to get back in the ring, the lay off is getting a bit ridiculous now!!no shit his biggest foe is his promoter Andre Ward Seeks Criminal Investigation on Goossen As previously reported last week on BoxingScene.com, super middleweight champion Andre Ward filed a lawsuit in federal court against his promoter Dan Goossen and his Goossen Tutor Promotions. The lawsuit - filed in U.S. District Court [Northern District of California, Oakland Division] - alleges violations of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act.Ward is accusing Goossen of violating the Ali Act by not making timely disclosures between 2004 and 2012 of all compensation or consideration Goossen was receiving from or in relation to the fight. He also accused Goossen of not making timely disclosures of any purse reductions, charges and expenses that would be coming out of Ward’s pay.The lawsuit claims as examples that Goossen had not complied with the Ali Act disclosures prior to being paid for Ward’s fights with Sakio Bika in 2010, Arthur Abraham and Carl Froch in 2011, and Chad Dawson in 2012.What bothers Ward, with respect to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, is the lack of enforcement with the criminal prosecution of any individuals found violating the 'financial disclosure provision.'The undefeated boxer is urging the United States Attorneys Office to launch a criminal investigation on Goossen as it relates to the claimed violations 'financial disclosure provision."I strongly encourage the United States Attorneys Office to investigate what my team and I feel are flagrant violations of the financial disclosure provisions of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act by Dan Goossen and Goossen Tutor Promotions. The financial disclosure provision is the only part of the statute that carries potential criminal liability, but many promoters do not take it seriously because it is not enforced. As a professional prize fighter, I feel I have an obligation on behalf of not only myself, but my fellow professional boxers who risk their lives in the ring, to take a stand and make sure that the Ali Act is taken as seriously as the members of Congress that enacted it designed it to be taken," said Ward in a statement provided to BoxingScene.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Fucking ridiculous....if he signed the contract and got fleeced he aint exactly poor, he should wind up his contractual obligations and then move on, as it will be easier in the long run!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBF OG Neil_ Posted August 12, 2014 WBF OG Share Posted August 12, 2014 surprised ward doesnt just let james prince 'coerce' goosen to let him out of the contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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