Mar 28, 2016
The duel. #boxer #AndreWard @andresogward. #wardbarrera #hboboxing #rocnationsports #oraclearena #mainevent #MooDology #sportsphotography (at Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum)
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The duel. #boxer #AndreWard @andresogward. #wardbarrera #hboboxing #rocnationsports #oraclearena #mainevent #MooDology #sportsphotography (at Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum)
@andresogward Ward puts @sullivanbarrera down with a big left hook in Round 3. #WardBarrera #WardBarrera, a 12-round IBF number one position and mandatory position eliminator which is presented by Roc Nation Sports in association with Main Events, takes place Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (ctms), Glad, Lyft, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, The Waterfront Hotel and Visit Oakland. The event will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. Opening the HBO telecast will be Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in a 10-round fight for the NABF Featherweight title presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions. Video credits: @hboboxing @rocnation @berk_comm @oraclearena @main_events
Ward Vs. Barrera
Both fighters have good balance and ring generalship. Barrera is very strong and throws powerful punches, but appears slightly slower in handspeed to Ward. Ward is the more creative fighter offensively, and has a more varied defense as well.
Ward is the betting favorite at -750, with Barrera at +480 currently. Here are some of their key attributes to watch out for during the fight.
Barrera’s up and down jab:
Barrera mixes up the elevation of his jab well, and throws it with heavy force.
Barrera’s power combos with the right hand:
A long power looping right hand followed by a quick right uppercut.
Ward’s power counters off a parried jab:
Ward parries the jab, rolls, and comes up the center with a right shovel uppercut, left hook to the body, and clubbing right cross.
Ward’s power left hook with his right hand held high:
Ward will exchange from long range with rights and left hooks and keeps his right hand up high to block counters.
Ward’s footwork and consistent jab to the body:
Ward has excellent ring generalship and keeps constant pressure on his opponent with routine taps to the body.