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Ward's Super Six Opponent Uncertain
By Paul Boye January 26, 2010Andre Ward will be fighting in April to improve his chances
of advancing in the Super Six World Boxing Classic, that much is for sure. Now,
it seems Ward’s opponent is in question.
Former
middleweight champion Jermain Taylor withdrew from the tournament January 12,
citing health concerns. Taylor was defeated by Arthur Abraham in their opening
round bout and was knocked unconscious in the process. Taylor was later
hospitalized with a severe concussion, and even reported short-term memory
loss.
Ward
and Taylor were set to square off April 17, but that match-up is now officially
out of the question.
What
does this mean for Ward? No plans have been announced to reschedule the bout as
of yet, and a replacement for Taylor will likely be the winner of a contest
between Sakio Bika (28-3-2, 19 KO) and Allan Green (29-1, 20 KO). Bika is most
known for his triumph in the 2007 “Contender” tournament.
Whoever
wins, Ward awaits him, and the Super Six roll on.