Andre Ward's unanimous decision victory over Allan Green was certainly in keeping with the result many expected, though the totally one-sided 120-108 across the board drubbing the Oakland fighter handed out was maybe a little surprising. The Super-Six newcomer was never in the fight, and by the mid-rounds it was clear that even the "puncher's chance" Green was given heading in, was something Ward was never going to fall victim to.

Let's take a look at some of the post-fight analysis from around the blogs...

Bad Left Hook - Forecast: A Very Early Look at Stage Three of the Super Six World Boxing Classic

Ward's tournament wins have been dominant. He made Mikkel Kessler look completely one-dimensional, and then made Allan Green look like nothing more than an Oklahoma club fighter with a big mouth. He didn't lose a round against either of them, and has shown a loaded tool box and a variety of ways he can beat an opponent. Ward is looking like not just the real deal at 168, but like a genuine possible P4P contender.

The Cruelest Sport | Rough Magic: Andre Ward W12 Allan Green

Comparisons to Sugar Ray Leonard and Roy Jones Jr. are specious, of course, but Ward, Oakland, California, is clearly one of the smartest and most versatile fighters in the world, with a work ethic to match. He is capable of adjusting his game mid-fight and, with his clinch and club tactics, is an expert at nullifying his opponents. Green, for example, had nary a chance to test his left hook in 36 minutes of milling. It will take an awful lot of willpower to keep from being spellbound by Andre Ward in the ring.

The Queensbury Rules - Andre Ward Owns Allan Green, Shows Signs Of Being The Best Fighter In The World Someday

Ward is getting better. A tendency toward haphazard swings and misses never surfaced against Green. That further limits the opportunities to land a big shot. Ward is almost certainly going to outbox you. Ward is almost certainly going to outwork you. And the odds of landing a knockout punch to avoid losing a one-sided decision have thinned to a sliver. Throw in his mental toughness -- Showtime's team was surprised that Ward played the bully, again ignoring that he did the same thing in his two most recent fights -- and beating him becomes nearly unthinkable.

Safe Side Of The Ropes - Bomb Disposal Expert: Andre Ward Shows Substance Over Style

Ward and his mentor Virgil Hunter knew that Green possessed one world class weapon and one only; his left hook. In true Hopkins fashion, "S.O.G" as Ward is known, neutralised its threat expertly; this was The Hurt Locker without the drama. He threw a chopping, angled right hand at Green repeatedly, both diffusing the risk of a left hook coming back and guarding against it should it arrive by leaning in with his shot to minimise Green’s punching space and virtually eliminate the Tulsa man’s target area.

The Boxing Tribune - Dominating, Not Impressive, But Strangely Familiar

Unfortunately, the performance was far from stellar. Far from being impressed. I was left the impression that Ward could have done far more. He could have let his hands go more, he could have worked form the outside a little more. Green landed one punch of note from the outside all night, yet Ward, refused to do anything but go back to working on the inside and turn the fight into a jab and hug session.