Micky Ward believes Demetrius Andrade will retain his WBO middleweight title when he defends towards Irishman Jason Quigley on the SNHU Enviornment in Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday November 19, dwell worldwide on DAZN.
Ward isn’t any stranger to huge New Hampshire bouts, successful two fights within the state in 1999 that set the benchmark for his Ring Journal Battle of the Yr with Emanuel Augustus in 2001 in Hampton Seaside.
The Massachusetts legend with Irish roots may very well be forgiven for having break up loyalties when he takes his seat subsequent Friday evening as Andrade and Quigley shut a present with 4 world titles on the cardboard, however the man that performed a starring position in three epic battles with Arturo Gatti will likely be backing the Rhode Island man to retain his title and seek out the unification battles he craves.
“I’ve recognized Boo Boo for years, he’s the actual deal, he all the time involves win, he’s a born winner,” stated Ward. “I used to be telling him that that is the one time I’m going to go towards an Irishman as Boo Boo is my man! He’s an elite fighter however he’s additionally an awesome child. I want Jason all of the luck on this planet within the combat, he’s an awesome fighter too however Demetrius is my man.
“I’ll be on Boo Boo’s aspect however I’m Irish and if it was any however Demetrius preventing, I’d be rooting for Jason however Boo Boo is like household to me, so I’ve to again him. Demetrius can actually combat. He can swap, he’s obtained energy, velocity, he brings all the things and he’s robust with a superb chin, he’s the total package deal, an all-round nice fighter that may adapt to any fashion.
“I do know that the Irish followers are going to return out and they’re loopy in the easiest way. If they’re out in pressure it’s going to be loud, they’re nice followers and so they get behind their man.
“It’s nice to have huge fights in New Hampshire. I fought right here a couple of instances and it’s nice to see such a large card coming to Manchester. I had the combat of the yr right here in 2001 with Emmanuel. It was an awesome combat, loopy combat and New Hampshire is near me proper up the road from Massachusetts, so it brings again nice recollections and I’m wanting ahead to subsequent Friday.”
