You should never give up because the big opportunity may be around the corner. Such has been the case for Steven Ward, who was offered this fight at the last minute and will now fight for an international title. Here is our Uldedaj vs Ward prediction.
Uldedaj vs Ward Prediction: Are Two Weeks Enough to Prepare?
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Juergen Uldedaj could have already achieved a lot in boxing if he hadn’t taken a break for almost two years between 2021 and 2023. The 26-year-old Albanian rides an impressive 17-1-0 professional record, with 6 knockouts.
Uldedaj made his professional debut in 2015 when he was just 18 years old. Over the next few years, he built his record fighting no-names in Germany, until he won the German cruiserweight title in 2018.
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His only defeat came in early 2023 when he faced Benoit Huber, a fighter who wasn’t supposed to stand a chance. Nevertheless, Uldedaj had his worst performance and lost on points after eight rounds.
This will be the most significant match in his career, with the IBF International Cruiserweight title on the line. But before we can give our Uldedaj vs Ward prediction, we have to take a closer look at his new opponent.
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Statistically, Steven Ward shouldn’t be fighting for this belt. He was away for years and only fought once since his return. But the last-minute injury of Squeo worked in his favor and he was offered this fight just over a week ago.
The 34-year-old Ward has an interesting alias that perfectly fits his boxing career – ‘The Quiet Man’. His career was going well until he faced Kamshybek Kunkabayev for the WBA Gold Cruiserweight World title in late 2021.
That defeat would have made anyone question their life choices and Ward spent more than two years away from the ring until his return earlier in 2024. Most recently, he defeated Perry Howe, who has a 5-12-1 record. A journeyman. So, getting this fight is an unbelievable opportunity for ‘The Quiet Man’.
Steven Ward rides a 14-2-0 professional record, with only four knockouts. On paper, he should be at a disadvantage with just one week for preparation but we can confirm that Ward is extremely dedicated and he never stops training. Some analysts even believe that he has a much better chance of beating Uldedaj than Claudio Squeo.
Our Juergen Uldedaj vs Steven Ward Prediction: Expect a Close Fight
This will be an incredible fight. There may be bigger events this weekend but this one is worth tuning in. Neither of the two is known for their knockout power, so you can expect ten rounds of violence. And this is also our Uldedaj vs Ward prediction. Bet on the fight to go the distance.
While it is a fact that neither of them has considerable experience fighting 10-round bouts, we do not think that either has the advantage. Their strengths and weaknesses are similar and winning here will open many doors for the winner.
Vlad is a former amateur MMA fighter. After a series of injuries, he found a different way to connect with the sport and its fanbase - through writing. He's been covering everything-UFC for over 5 years on various platforms and has been part of the team at NYFights since early 2022.
