Andre Ward

Ward vs. Smith | 3 Keys to Victory for Andre Ward

The hometown hero–Andre Ward–returns Saturday night, June 20, to face Englishman Paul Smith at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Read on for Tony Calcara’s three keys to victory for Ward.

Skills Pay the Bills

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The second key for Andre Ward is simple–skills.

Ward’s talent, and smarts are among the elite in the sport. There’s little question that he is both the better fighter and athlete.

Naazim Richardson, in tapping Shane Mosely’s deep talent base, once instructed him to“Swim without getting wet.”

Ward’s pedigree includes a stellar amateur career and a gold medal. Ward will look to outclass Paul Smith as much as he will try to outpunch him.

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