Andre Ward vs Joe Calzaghe – Carl Froch and Ward break down fantasy showdown

The career of Andre Ward is something to be celebrated. The former two-weight world champion retired undefeated, with a record of 32-0, 16 KOs. He beat all comers with relative ease, apart from his first fight with Sergey Kovalev. 

S.O.G. faced the best and beat the best, but the American never got to share the ring with Joe Calzaghe, and when speaking on Froch on Fighting, Ward was asked who would have won between himself and the Welshman.

Andre Ward vs Joe Calzaghe – Froch and Ward break it down

Before asking Ward, who he believed would have won between Joe Calzaghe (46-0, 32 KOs) and Ward, “The Cobra” said: “I always thought what would happen in a fight with you and Joe Calzaghe, and I did a little short on it, and had it close, but I had you winning, cause I don’t see how you lose. I just can’t see you losing.”

“Of course, I believe I win. I have to think like that as a competitor. I think I’ll find a way and figure it out, but that’d be a tough fight. 

“You know all the stuff with Joe. The speed, the punch count, and the toughness. He comes in tip-top shape. So, very, very tough fight for both of us. And I mean, that’s a toss-up fight. Tremendous fight,” said Ward.

The career best wins for Ward and Calzaghe

The legacies of Andre Ward and Joe Calzaghe are secure. Both retired undefeated, with huge wins on their resumes. Ward’s victory over Carl Froch, his two wins over Sergey Kovalev, and his dominating win against Edwin Rodriguez stand out.

Joe Calzaghe’s domination of Jeff Lacy sent his career into a new stratosphere, and his three wins over Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins, and Roy Jones Jr to finish his career were undoubtedly a perfect way to finish his career.

Ward’s ring IQ stood throughout his 32 pro fights. He possessed a brilliant jab and impressive footwork, which enabled him to boss the distance and tempo in his fights. His accuracy and punch selection put him firmly among the sports elite. Calzaghe’s hand speed and work rate were his two biggest assets, and seeing him in his prime face a prime Ward would have been fascinating. Ward’s brilliant movement against Calzaghe’s lightning-quick hand speed.

Who would have won between Ward and Calzaghe?