![]() But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.’ On November 16th, I know I will win,” proclaimed Rodriguez. “Vince Lombardi once said, ‘Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. Ward and Rodriguez Face Off in Ontario>įaced with the biggest challenge of his young career, undefeated contender Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, (24-0, 16 KOs), looked to the past for inspiration prior to his upcoming bout with WBA Super Middleweight Champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward, (26-0, 14 KOs), this Saturday night in Ontario, California. The same could have been said about Ward before he beat Mikkel Kessler, though. Training under Ronnie Shields, “La Bomba” has beaten some solid fighters thus far in his career, but of course nobody anywhere near Ward’s level. Rodriguez, 28, is looking to break through into the elite ranks of the 168-pound division and the sport overall for that matter. ![]() The super middleweight king was set to face former middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik early in 2013, but that fight was abandoned when Ward decided to undergo shoulder surgery instead of continuing to work with a nagging issue. Ward, 29, hasn’t fought since September 2012, when he dismantled Chad Dawson in Oakland. Bad Left Hook will have live streaming video for you right here: Today at 4:45 pm EST from California, Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KO) and Edwin Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KO) will hit the scales for tomorrow night’s super middleweight main event on HBO. Ward vs Rodriguez live stream: Weigh-in event today at 4:45 pm EST Andre Ward vs Edwin Rodriguez > He doesn’t regard his defense, he’s reckless at times but if you’re reckless you can be caught out.” His eagerness is his strength but it’s also his weakness, similar to Froch. “He’s never been 12 rounds before and he makes a lot of mistakes. Ward compared Rodriguez to Carl Froch, though not for any glowing reason: At this level you want to take away your opponents strengths and expose their weaknesses and that’s what I’m planning on doing.”Ĭitizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA, USAĬo-feature: Jonathan Nelson vs. I’m well aware of Rodriguez’s strengths, and his weaknesses. ![]() “But at the same time you’re not dealing with some guy, speaking of myself, who’s underestimating this kid or doesn’t know who he’s fighting. I had my opportunity in 2009, now it’s his chance and you can’t underestimate his mindset going into the fight. I don’t think its just being an undefeated fighter but the fact that it’s his opportunity. I’ve not just got to deal with him, he’s got to deal with me. “Edwin’s a good fighter, he’s undefeated, he’s a hungry challenger but he’s also dealing with a hungry champion. Ward (26-0, 14 KO) tells BoxNation - which will be the UK TV home for the bout - that he knows from his own experience what it’s like to be a young, hungry fighter getting a big chance for the first time, and because of that, he won’t overlook the underdog Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KO): Ward vs Rodriguez Live Streaming Rodriguez vs Ward Live StreamWard-vs-Rodriguez-Fight-Live- Streaming(=vide0=)HDq=WBA Andre Ward vs Edwin Rodriguez: “La Bomba is coming to win”Īndre Ward returns this weekend on HBO World Championship Boxing for his first fight in 14 months, facing undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez.
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