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Jake Paul‘s an enormous deal in boxing, and a few individuals do not prefer it … however do not depend legendary boxer Andre Ward amongst that group ‘trigger the multiple-time former world champion tells us he is a fan of The Problem Child driving new followers to the game!
“I don’t hate on it,” Ward informed Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV present (airs nightly on FS1) this week … of Paul’s transition from YouTuber to boxing star.
“The crossover stuff like what Jake Paul, Logan [Paul] is doing, [Francis] Ngannou just did, I respect it. That takes a lot of courage, takes a lot of heart.”
Ward — who retired in 2017 with an ideal 32-0 report — stated he applauds Paul for ignoring the naysayers who’ve labeled him a gimmick or sideshow and need him out of the game.
“I don’t think so. It actually brings a new audience, more eyeballs,” Ward stated, “and if the fanbase follows them over to boxing, then more power to ’em.”
“I’m a fan of it, I appreciate it and I watch it.”
In reality, Ward, who remains to be solely 39 years outdated, informed us he’d really be right down to step again within the ring for an exhibition combat … in opposition to Jake or Logan.
“I don’t hate against it. I would probably do it for the right situation. I keep myself just good enough to where if I needed 7, 8 weeks, I can take care of my business,” Ward stated.
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Although he hasn’t been preventing, Ward’s been busy … actually, he simply launched a model new memoir titled “Killing The Image: A Champion’s Journey Of Faith, Fighting, And Forgiveness.”
Ward’s e book is not nearly boxing … Son of God talks about the whole lot from his troublesome childhood to the position that religion and faith have performed in his life, and the way it’s guided to him unbelievable heights — together with 5 world titles and an Olympic gold medal.
“This book takes you deep into my mind, into my life, into my upbringing [and] how I go to the point that I’m at today.”
Ward’s memoir dropped Wednesday!
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