Andre Ward Praises Jake Paul For Bringing New Audience To Boxing

Jake Paul‘s an enormous deal in boxing, and a few individuals do not prefer it … however do not rely legendary boxer Andre Ward amongst that group ‘trigger the multiple-time former world champion tells us he is a fan of The Downside Youngster driving new followers to the game!

“I do not hate on it,” Ward informed Babcock on the “TMZ Sports activities” 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 simply did, I respect it. That takes plenty of braveness, takes plenty of coronary 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 wish him out of the game.

“I do not suppose so. It really brings a brand new viewers, extra eyeballs,” Ward stated, “and if the fanbase follows them over to boxing, then extra energy to ’em.”

“I am a fan of it, I admire it and I watch it.”

In actual fact, Ward, who remains to be solely 39 years previous, informed us he’d really be right down to step again within the ring for an exhibition struggle … in opposition to Jake or Logan.

“I do not hate in opposition to it. I might in all probability do it for the correct scenario. I maintain myself simply ok to the place if I wanted 7, 8 weeks, I can deal with my enterprise,” Ward stated.

Though he hasn’t been preventing, Ward’s been busy … in actual fact, he simply launched a model new memoir titled “Killing The Image: A Champion’s Journey Of Faith, Fighting, And Forgiveness.”

Ward’s ebook is not nearly boxing … Son of God talks about every thing from his troublesome childhood to the function 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 ebook takes you deep into my thoughts, into my life, into my upbringing [and] how I’m going to the purpose that I am at in the present day.”