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Boxing breakdown and fight preview: Andre Ward vs. Alexander Brand

This weekend it's Andre Ward in a showcase fight on HBO against Alexander Brand. What can you expect, and why should you watch even though you know who's winning this?

Saturday night, HBO sees a consensus top 10 pound for pound fighter in action as Andre Ward (29-0; 15 KO) faces Alexander Brand (25-1; 19 KO) in a 12 round Light Heavyweight (175 lb.) fight. Ring Magazine has Ward ranked at #5 in the division, #4 pound for pound; Brand is unranked. HBO World Championship Boxing Ward vs. Brand airs this Saturday, August 6 on HBO with a fight time of 10:30 p.