Ward vs Smith - Preview - Tale of The Tape
By Quitano Sat, Jun 20 2015
- Andre Ward W Paul Smith L - TKO 9
WBA Super World super middleweight title
The battle of the jabs. After a long layoff Ward returns with e new promoter RocNation. The fight will be on the BET network. the fight will be at a catchweight of 172LBS.
Ward will establish his jab to the body & control the pace as soon as the bell rings. Ward will measure, move & make Paul pay for every mistake he makes. Ward needs to take his time and let the ring rust fall off. Ward must shut down the power right hand and out jab Smith. Ward is great at measuring distance and capitalizing on the mistakes of his opponents. Ward will slowly break down Smith with the sharp jab.
Paul Smith has good power & wants to make Ward respect his right hand early. He has an exciting style. He goes for the knockout. Smith needs to use his unorthodox jab early and should take advantage of Ward’s ring rust. Keys to victory, Smith, has to outsmart Ward with the jab and use his natural power. The left to the body is Smith’s money punch.
Andre Ward By UD
