On this episode of HALL OF GAME, Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr. are back to break down Ryan Garcia’s round 2 TKO win over Conor Benn, why big weight cuts aren’t a flex, and the difference between criticism and hate. Pitbull Cruz wants next, while Roy wants to see Ryan solve the Shakur Stevenson puzzle, and Dre explains why the Devin Haney rematch still matters.

Plus, Pitbull’s knockout of Nestor Bravo sparks a disagreement: was Bravo looking for a way out, or had he simply reached his level? Plus, Dre and Roy break down David Benavidez vs. Jai Opetaia and explain why Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua belongs in front of the UK fans.

To cap off the discussion, Dre reflects on nine years of retirement as Terence Crawford faces pressure over Boots Ennis. Dre knows what it’s like to have your résumé questioned after you walk away. Roy explains why the competitive fire never leaves, and why talking back can pull a retired fighter into a fight he never intended to take.

0:00 – Intro & show rundown
1:32 – Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz demolishes Néstor Bravo
14:45 – Cruz calls out Ryan Garcia
19:59 – Ryan Garcia’s next move: Pitbull, Teo, Devin or Shakur?
25:58 – AD BREAK
27:06 – Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn breakdown
34:34 – Keeping a ‘championship mindset’
43:43 – AD BREAK
44:30 – Jai Opetaia stops Noel Mikaelian, Benavidez showdown looms
49:55 – Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury finally set?
54:14 – Retirement talk: Ward’s 9-year anniversary & Terence Crawford
1:11:13 – Outro

On this episode of HALL OF GAME, Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr. are back to break down Ryan Garcia&rsquo;s round 2 TKO win over Conor Benn, why big weight cuts aren&rsquo;t a flex, and the difference between criticism and hate. Pitbull Cruz wants next, while Roy wants to see Ryan solve the Shakur Stevenson puzzle, and Dre explains why the Devin Haney rematch still matters. Plus, Pitbull&rsquo;s knockout of Nestor Bravo sparks a disagreement: was Bravo looking for a way out, or had he simply reached his level? Plus, Dre and Roy break down David Benavidez vs. Jai Opetaia and explain why Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua belongs in front of the UK fans. To cap off the discussion, Dre reflects on nine years of retirement as Terence Crawford faces pressure over Boots Ennis. Dre knows what it&rsquo;s like to have your r&eacute;sum&eacute; questioned after you walk away. Roy explains why the competitive fire never leaves, and why talking back can pull a retired fighter into a fight he never intended to take.
0:00 &ndash; Intro &amp; show rundown 1:32 &ndash; Isaac &ldquo;Pitbull&rdquo; Cruz demolishes N&eacute;stor Bravo 14:45 &ndash; Cruz calls out Ryan Garcia 19:59 &ndash; Ryan Garcia&rsquo;s next move: Pitbull, Teo, Devin or Shakur? 25:58 &ndash; AD BREAK 27:06 &ndash; Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn breakdown 34:34 &ndash; Keeping a &lsquo;championship mindset&rsquo; 43:43 &ndash; AD BREAK 44:30 &ndash; Jai Opetaia stops Noel Mikaelian, Benavidez showdown looms 49:55 &ndash; Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury finally set? 54:14 &ndash; Retirement talk: Ward&rsquo;s 9-year anniversary &amp; Terence Crawford 1:11:13 &ndash; Outro

THE ART OF WARD is a series hosted by Boxing Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer for ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT Andre Ward exploring the fight game from the inside out. THE ART OF WARD series is a tapestry of thoughtful content showcasing Ward’s personal, unmatched perspective shaped by his evolution as a fighter, a man and an influential figure in combat sports.

A series hosted by Hall of Fame boxing legend, Andre Ward exploring the fight game from the inside out.

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