[citation needed], Ward started boxing in 1994. I shouldnt have made it, he said. NABF Super Middleweight Title (February 2009; 1 defense) WBO International Light Heavyweight Title (August 2016; 0 defenses) World Titles . They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. Ducktail on the back. I have respect for him." He would use his feet to move around the ring effectively and determine the distance. Ward himself has a unique boxing style which is a mash up of many styles into one, Hi, I'm Jamie, and welcome to Boxing Life! I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). During his reign as light heavyweight champion, Ward was ranked as the world's best active boxer, pound for pound, by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB), as well as the world's best active boxer in the division by The Ring, the TBRB, and BoxRec. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. One was the church he attends for Bible study, but the other was a surprise. [73] The fight averaged on 742,000 viewers on HBO. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. Guarded is what got me by. Had enough? Ward hollered. The venue was set up to hold 10,748. He wasnt looking too hot, but I was sure hed figure it out. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. But he moved up to light heavyweight last year so he could face Kovalev, a fearsome puncher, who is 30-0-1 with 26 knockouts and in 2011 beat an opponent so badly that he died shortly after the bout. But he also has the poised glance of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and processing all available data. Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. But we made adjustments and got the win. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. I know I would like to see it! He would touch with Dawson before instead quickly changing the route of attack by throwing a right to the body before going up top again. As Ward finished his workout, he offered to drive me around Oakland to the many homes where he lived growing up. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. Ward is now a retired and former world champion boxer from Oakland, California. I'm happy and excited because the fans had a good time, and there were a lot of people here, but I'm not 100 percent happy with my performance. He would also use the jab to set himself up for other punches. But we also got a bad decision, which is not what boxing needed. Ward won the fight via 8th round TKO and defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO titles, and won the vacant The Ring title. Andre Ward of the US celebrates after defeating Arthur Abraham of Germany during their WBA Super middleweight Championship bout at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California on May 14, 2011. The main person in my life was gone. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. Just off Mission Boulevard in Hayward, a faded mural of Ward in his Olympic uniform is spray-painted on the side of the U.S. Karate and Boxing Gym where Hunter was working at the time. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. Ive boxed for over 20 years. [75], After being knocked down in the second round, he won a controversial decision with all three judges scoring the fight 114113 in favor of Ward. 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Every single time. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. He was ready to step up to his biggest challenge against big American puncher Allan Green (25-1, 18 KOs), with the fight scheduled to take place on February 2, 2008, on HBO. As a professional he fought at two weight categories in the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions, picking up and retiring with an impressive undefeated boxing record of 32 fights and victories (16 KOs). I wanted to be like that. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. Hes a grownup. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. He may not be as flashy as I was, but I wasnt as flashy as Ali was when I came up either, Jones said. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. From Smith's perspective, he sees a hand obstructing his path to the target, which can be very discouraging when he wants to initiate offense. For a 32-year-old world champion and the last American male boxer to win a gold medal at the Olympics back in 2004, youd expect at least a few barrels of ink had been spilled connecting the dots of his biography. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. He was totally groggy and out of it. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'myboxinglife_com-leader-3','ezslot_16',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-leader-3-0'); Check out my otherboxer style analysis features hereor why not look at my other analysis on the following boxing stars: If you are looking for more discipline in your boxing training and life I recommend you check out my article on Andre Wards 10 habits to bad avoid in boxing. [61], On November 12, 2015, in advance of his upcoming move up to the light heavyweight division, Ward vacated his WBA super middleweight title. Now in terms of using the Philly shell, Ward was more inclined to use the shoulder roll movement while also moving with his feet backward before resetting himself. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. You look at my track record. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. Ward dominated Ravelo for most of the fight en route to a TKO victory in the eighth round. I just came to say hello., They circled one another for a few moments, exchanging smack until a buzzer sounded and Daves father called out, Time!. How can he be that good while still being a cipher? For example, if the offense has a third-and-24 situation, a . His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. He's not exciting, after all. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. Atlanta, GA 30315. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. Ward (26-0, 14 KOs), 28, of Oakland, Calif., was training for a Jan. 26 title defense against former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik when he injured the shoulder in a November sparring session. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. (The arenas star attraction, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, is a friend and occasionally accompanies him to the ring carrying his championship belts.) if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); A lot of fighters only get taught to use their hands first and not their feet and is often a part that gets neglected by many fighters. Maybe Ward has one more profound trick up his sleeve: rising to the top of his craft and claiming a happy ending, not just as his reward, but as a central part of his legacy. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. Get in here!, See? Ward said and laughed. [93][94] On April 10, Kathy Duva said that there would be no rematch clause in place for a third fight, meaning whoever would win, would not be obliged to fight another rematch. Andre is the champion. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. Check it out! Every day, Ward said. [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. EP 52: Heather Hardy and Ronica Jeffrey on Women Boxing, Tyson Fury On Brother Tommy: "If He Loses To Jake Paul Then Hes Finished With The Boxing", Boxing Insider Fight Night: 8 Rds. Paulie Malignaggi noted the high degree of difficulty both fighters faced that night and doubted the prospect of a one-sided affair in the case of a rematch. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. Ward noted extreme pain in the sixth round of the fight as well as one week prior, though the initial X-ray came back clear. Andre Ward Continues As Ringside Analyst For Top Rank On ESPN Boxing News Multi-Year Contract Extends Ward's ESPN Tenure - Continues as ringside analyst for Top Rank on ESPN Continues as. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. This kid reminds me a lot of myself.. [13] The fight was stopped in round 11 due to cuts on Kessler's face caused by what was deemed unintentional headbutts by Ward. Your email address will not be published. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. Then he grinned and began nodding. He had the tuxedo robe. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. Thats a great question every God-fearing person needs to ask, Ward said. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. The next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. "[29], Advancing to the final of the Super Six, Ward fought WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KOs) in front of 5,626 at Boardwalk Hall on December 17, 2011. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. He would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. Andre Ward, S.O.G. 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His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. Ward advanced to the semi-finals. [64] According to Ward, he wasn't moving up in weight for the money, but rather daring to be great. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. Hes Roy! . [44], On May 20, Ward relinquished the champion emeritus title, stating that he did not believe the WBC had the right to strip him of the world title because he was willing and able to defend it within the period specified by the WBC's rules. [110], His trainer, Virgil Hunter, says Ward harnesses his speed and ring intelligence to control distance and pace in fights while maintaining high punch accuracy and counterpunching skills. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. [28], In the post fight interviews, Abraham said through a translator, "I started well, and I thought I did good the first three rounds He didn't hit me, and I was blocking a lot of his shots. In 2016, following a long period of sporadic in-ring activity, Ward moved up to light heavyweight and won the WBA (Undisputed version), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles from then-undefeated Sergey Kovalev. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. Some may find it hypocritical again, cynics will always be cynical. Of course, theres no guarantee Ward will pull off such a career defying win. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. Ward originally claimed the belt in November 2009 with a victory over long-time champion Mikkel Kessler in his opening fight of the Super Six tournament. Understanding that past brings perspective. This project would cement Atlanta as the new Hollywood, making the cost of living in our city outrageous. Ward defeated Green by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010. And then hed relapse. When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. I whispered in his ear, Im going to finish what we started. But more importantly, accurate hard-landed punches will more likely hurt your opponent than hitting gloves/arms. [84], The fight reported to have done 160,000 buys on HBO PPV. And a man can be broken. In 2011, Ward defeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Carl Froch in the tournament final to unify the titles, as well as winning the vacant Ring magazine and lineal titles. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. Dawson was coming off a big win against future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins in April. Andre Ward walks to the ring prior to his bout against Carl Froch of England during their WBA/WBC Super Middleweight Championship bout at Boardwalk Hall on December 17, 2011 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. After the fight with Boone, Ward went on to win his next six fights, including TKO victories over undefeated Andy Kolle (this fight was the last of five that Ward fought within the middleweight limit of 160 lbs) and Francisco Diaz. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. Arthur is strong, and he's a hard hitter, [but] we showed that we can win in a way other than our original game plan [] "I wish the ref had let me fight on the inside, because that's what I had planned for. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 KOs) making his first defense against fellow . Like Joe Louis, he lost his first amateur contest. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-box-4','ezslot_3',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-box-4-0'); When it comes to how Ward would fight. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. [85][86][87], Kovalev's manager Egis Klimas announced that negotiations had begun for the rematch between Ward and Kovalev. He attended Hayward High School. Ward has been quoted in the past in saying how the jab is a lost art in terms of how it is used and thrown. Ward described himself as a pick him type fighter in other words, he likes to pick you off and break you down with strong, accurate, and effective shots with a lower volume of punches. ANDRE WARD MASTER CLASS ON DEFENSE: "KNOW HOW TO USE IT AND WHEN TO USE IT" 157,070 views Jul 5, 2020 4.5K Dislike Share FightHype.com 1.2M subscribers "All fighters throw punches but not. An MRI later revealed that Ward injured his lead left hand on which he relied for landing hooks to Froch's head. We did it. [78][79] Kovalev's promoter, Kathy Duva, said, "We got a great fight, which is what boxing needed. But Ive never cheered for or against him. According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. Every time I spar or take big shots in my fights, I may not show it, but Ive taken some punishment. Its what I do, its not who I am. [30], Ward won the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament via unanimous decision . I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. [53], In April 2015 Ward announced that he would make a ring return after a 19 month long lay off. My job is to make it where they cant argue. Location. I lost the fight, fair and square. I give it everything I have.. Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. Manage Settings They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. He looked good. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. I think about that all the time. With the grace of God I did.. "[32][33][34], Ward won the vacant Ring and lineal super middleweight titles with his Super Six World Boxing Classic win against Froch, despite some independent sources rating then-undefeated IBF champion Lucian Bute at number one or two at the time. He might have excelled in other sports, but he chose boxing to concentrate on. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. There was nobody out there like him.. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Id given my whole life to boxing and I was burned out, he recalled. It was quite hard to hit him. Sergey Kovalev, he's a great champion." On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. Hed respond, he said. In a few years I wont want any part of you. Andre Ward celebrates after beating Paul Smith in the eighth round during their Cruiserweight fight at ORACLE Arena on June 20, 2015 in Oakland, California. The hand was broken in two places. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. A right hand from Ward had Kovalev in trouble, which was followed by several body shots, including a low blow. Hed be fired up and then be a zombie. When Ward was 12, he found a needle in his fathers room and naively brought it to him asking where it might have come from. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. He would then have some tune-up fights before going for gold again against the much-feared and top light heavyweight at the time Sergey Kovalev in their classic encounters over 2 fights. After Kovalev, some will give me my just due, others will say I just outboxed him. You aint gonna get away with anything. His pastor, former NFL running back Napoleon Kaufman, has played one of the biggest roles in Wards life since he got his life back on track after his fathers death. Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. Andre Vasquez easily retained his seat as 40th Ward alderman. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. And it continued to happen on and off for the next few years., Ward pointed up at his bedroom window. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. Despite this confession, Jones, 47, has now fought more than 13 years since that match. Like Ward, hes undefeated, but he can also take an opponent out with a mere jab and has boxing skills which, believe it or not, might come close to matching his power. Taking vitamin D supplements appeared to ward off dementia in a new, large-scale study. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. Andre Ward IBHoF Bio Name: Andre Ward Alias: S.O.G. Thats when Virgil took me in. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. Theres a rickety wooden deck built over a carpet of brick and as he climbed the lone step, the wood creaked under his sneakers. In a career-defining performance, undefeated hometown favorite Ward put the U.S. on the board in the Super Six and captured the WBA super middleweight title with a dominant 11 round technical decision over Denmark's Kessler in their Group Stage 1 bout. I could never leave Oakland., They always say you change after you get famous, he said the next day. Only a few have performed boxings ultimate magic trick: returning safely with their faculties, money and legacy intact. For the most part, the American would float between stances using a. Sale. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. Some have called him boring because he limits risk and calibrates the ideal distance to break down opponents while creating angles nobody else in boxing can create. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). The fight was called off because Green had an obligation with ESPN to fight Rubin Williams on January 4. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. Ward wants to cheer on his friend Curry. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. . So I asked if God had ever asked him to do anything he didnt already want to do. Ward and Froch were rated #1 and #2 respectively by Ring magazine, and the vacant Ring magazine super middleweight title was on the line, as well as Froch and Ward's super middleweight titles. He has been quoted saying he was influenced by the top trio of Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins, and Floyd Mayweather which I can definitely see in how he fought. In the fight he would fence with Dawsons southpaw jab, with his own, however, he would use it to condition the southpaw into a rhythm over time by touching w with him. But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. [35] The fight peaked at 580,000 viewers on Showtime. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | EU Privacy Rights | Cookie Policy | Manage Preferences. 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