By Edgar Solorzano: Just a few days ago I interviewed the undefeated current WBA World Super Middleweight champion, Andre Ward (23-0, 13 Ko’s). In the interview, Andre Ward, 27, told me that Nonito Donaire inspires him in a positive way and that he will always be a Nonito fan. Ward was at the Donaire-Montiel fight supporting the Filipino Flash.

I asked a few questions about the Pacquiao-Mosley and Cotto-Mayorga events that will take place in Las Vegas, Nev. Andre Ward believes Pacquiao will be able to pull of the victory against Sugar Shane Mosley. However, he made it clear that anyone can get knocked out; even Manny Pacquiao.

Ward clearly stated that Miguel Cotto will be able to defeat Nicaragua’s Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga. Although he said Mayorga is a tough fighter, Andre Ward feels that Miguel Cotto has more weapons to offer against Mayorga.

A lot of fans were telling me to ask Andre Ward about Sergio Martinez. So I had to ask him and Ward made it clear that the fight could happen, since he is willing to fight anyone to give the fans what they want.

Andre Ward will be back in action on the Super Middleweight Championship bout against Arthur Abraham on May 14. The fight will most likely take place at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, Ca. Ward is highly motivated and excited for the May 14th battle; he is ready to be on that famous pound for pound list.
And now I will like to present my interview with Andre Ward.

Andre Ward Interview

Edgar Solorzano: When are you going to be back in the ring?

Andre Ward: May 14th, we still working on the venue. But it will be on May 14th.

Edgar Solorzano: Who will you be fighting?

Andre Ward: Arthur Abraham for the semi-finals of the Super-Six.

Edgar Solorzano: Are you excited for that fight?

Andre Ward: Man, I’m trying to take my game to another level this year and I’m excited. I’m thinking about it every day and to see Nonito do his thing like this; this guy always inspires me. He says I inspire him, but he inspires me. I’m not trying to copy his performance but he inspires to do the best that I can do.

Edgar Solorzano: Several people were saying Nonito Donaire-JuanMa Lopez would be a good fight, what do you think about that?

Andre Ward: JuanMa is a big kid, his tough and it would be a challenge but you gotta favor Nonito in any fight. I’m definitely riding with my man Nonito, I dont care if he goes up to 160 I’m riding with Nonito Donaire.

Edgar Solorzano: I was talking to a lot of fans and they were saying they would like to see Sergio Martinez Vs. Andre Ward, what do you think about that fight?

Andre Ward: I think it would be great. I mean anybody in the 160’s, 168 or 175 I’m willing to fight. At this stage, fighting at this level you have to be willing to fight anybody. I admire him, he does a great job. But you know…that’s a fight I would look forward to.

Edgar Solorzano: Alright, Cotto and Mayorga will be fighting on March, what are your thoughts on that fight?

Andre Ward: It would be a tough fight man. Mayorga is awkward, his tough; but I think Cotto is going to pull it out. He has a great trainer and I think he is going to do good.

Edgar Solorzano: Mosley and Pacquiao will be battling on May 7th, what do you think about that?

Andre Ward: Yeah, it’s a good fight. I mean Pacquiao is the favorite…but I think Mosley is a dangerous opponent. Manny is going to be Manny and we gotta see what happens.

Edgar Solorzano: Do you think Shane Mosley could hurt Pacquiao on the early rounds?

Andre Ward: Absolutely, anybody can be hurt. It depends on what kind of fight Manny fights. If he wants to use his legs and use angles it will be a harder night for Shane Mosley. But if Pacquiao stands their, absolutely, Manny Pacquiao can be Knocked out, Andre Ward can be Knocked out, anybody can be Knocked out.

Edgar Solorzano: What is your Pound for Pound list?

Andre Ward: Ohh man, that’s a good question. I will probably need some time to figure that out…but I wana be on that list this year. That’s what I do though (smiling)

Edgar Solorzano: Alright, thanks for the interview