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Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez was a super middleweight boxing match held in November 2013 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. Ward, returning from a lengthy layoff following his Super Six tournament victory, defended his unified WBA and WBC titles against the Dominican challenger Rodriguez. Notably, Rodriguez failed to make the super middleweight weight limit at the weigh-in, resulting in a financial penalty.
Ward dominated the fight, securing a wide unanimous decision victory to retain his status as one of the top fighters in the division.
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When did Andre Ward fight Edwin Rodriguez?
The super middleweight fight was held in November 2013 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. Ward was returning from a lengthy layoff after his Super Six World Boxing Classic victory.
Who won Andre Ward vs Edwin Rodriguez?
Andre Ward won by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. He retained his unified WBA and WBC super middleweight titles.
Why had Andre Ward been away from boxing before the Rodriguez fight?
Ward's absence followed the demanding Super Six tournament and a long period away from competition. The Rodriguez bout marked his return to championship-level action in 2013.
What titles did Andre Ward defend against Edwin Rodriguez?
Ward defended unified WBA and WBC super middleweight championships. Rodriguez was an unbeaten contender at the time, but Ward's technical control carried him to the decision win.
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