We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." Hed follow alongside me in his truck. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. I wanted to not care about anything. Really down. I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. We all have evidence of that from looking back. Theres a strange metaphor at work as you pull a third U-turn, trying to distinguish one anonymous beige cluster of office buildings and warehouses from the others, all moated with nearly vacant parking lots. Ill never forget that day. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. Ward faced Jerson Ravelo on June 20, 2008, in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, for the vacant regional NABO super-middleweight title. Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Check it out! I can't explain it. Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. One day later, Frank Ward signed both his sons into the gym. But Ward was always a very good body puncher for the most part throughout his whole career. For his counter punching, it was more used with opponents who rushed in because of frustration that would be caught by him. I aint done with you yet!, Ward stepped out of the ring shaking his head and sat down on the stairs leading up to the ring. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. But as someone who studies and loves the sweet science of boxing, I have to disagree. He rose to worldwide prominence upon entering the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament in 2009, where he won the World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight title (Super version) from Mikkel Kessler in the opening group stage. The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. I did it. [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. Andre Ward H.O.F. Grant Park Counseling Group. He looked good. He attributes his self-described "formless" style to years of studying Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.[112] Ward also makes effective use of the jab to the body while out of punching range. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). 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. However, as Wards opponents would improve in quality over time, they would for the most part be bigger punchers, better at closing the distance and applying pressure. In an article, which appeared at FoxSports.com, boxing writer Zachary Alapi speculates that Ward is one of the best in-fighters in boxing, being "merciless when it comes to wrestling in the clinch while simultaneously throwing punches to prevent a break, Ward is also willing to fight dirty if he has to. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. Ward had been a fan of his since the mid-90s. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. I took the fight to him and closed the show. Sale. Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. I know Im very guarded. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. He uses and mixes elements of certain styles depending on the situation in front of him. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? I remember once she stabbed him. I gotta figure that out.. When Frank Ward took his nine-year-old son, Andre, to a boxing gym, he couldn't possibly have known that the youngster would blossom into one of the top amateur and professional fighters in the sport. 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. [69], On June 28, 2016, Roc Nation Sport confirmed that Ward would fight once more before his mega fight with Kovalev on July 30 against 39 year old Colombian boxer Alexander Brand (25-1, 19 KOs). The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. Of course not. [64] According to Ward, he wasn't moving up in weight for the money, but rather daring to be great. 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. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. No warning. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). [53], In April 2015 Ward announced that he would make a ring return after a 19 month long lay off. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. How many times did they bet against Floyd? What you waiting for? Dave hollered, the voice like his physique still untouched by puberty. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. Or of UFC star Conor McGregor gloating essentially for the sake of gloating. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. 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. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. 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. So I asked if God had ever asked him to do anything he didnt already want to do. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. "[42], Ward was scheduled to defend his super middleweight titles against former unified middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik on January 26, 2013, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. He attended Hayward High School. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. Its in a cul-de-sac on a quiet, narrow street. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power shots. No fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than Ward, who is 29-0 as a professional with 15 knockouts. For the most part, the American would float between stances using a. Now probably one of the harder and more complex parts of Wards game was his inside fighting ability. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. Andre Ward saw some improvement in Efe Ajagba on Saturday night. Ward turned this over for a second. [57][58][59] Smith missed weight, coming in at 176.4 lbs and was fined 20% ($45,000) of his $225,000 purse by the California State Athletic Commission, half of which went to Ward and half to the commission. ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. I never had one home where I grew up. 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. In a statement, he said, "I want to be clear I am leaving because my body can no longer put up with the rigors of the sport and therefore my desire to fight is no longer there. In the first two rounds, Ward and Dawson felt each other out, with neither fighter having much success, though Dawson was able to land a few counter right hooks as Ward lunged inside. My job is to make it where they cant argue. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. [66][67][68] The fight averaged 1.064 million viewers and peaked at 1.152 million viewers. His dad died suddenly of a heart attack. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . (404) 390-4075. He might have excelled in other sports, but he chose boxing to concentrate on. I want to fight the best. Now throughout his career, he had one notable but convincing win against Chad Dawson, who was a natural Light Heavyweight and former world champion who had dropped down in weight at the time to fight Ward. Offers online therapy. [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. And then hed relapse. We are a top boxing blog that brings you personal coverage on equipment reviews, training tips, fighter analysis, nutrition, news and motivation.I created Boxing Life simply because of a passion for the sweet sciencethe sport of boxing. Whats that? Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. Some may find it hypocritical again, cynics will always be cynical. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. Andre Ward H.O.F. Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. On November 19, Ward will challenge Sergey Kovalev . I'm finished. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. I don't feel cheated. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. 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. [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. As an amateur, he was almost unstoppable winning multiple national championships before being picked for the U.S Olympic team and then going on to win Gold at light heavyweight in 2004. [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. Ward won the fight via 8th round TKO and defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO titles, and won the vacant The Ring title. In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. [citation needed]. I feel like a real champion now." Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. Ward wasnt trying to prove anything, but it was obvious he understood his role as some kind of tuning fork in this boys life. Andre Ward kneels in the corner after defeating Ben Aragon in the third round by TKO in a 6 round Middleweight Bout on June 18, 2005 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. Barrera was also dropped in the eighth round from a body shot, but referee Raul Caiz Sr. saw it as a low blow and as a result deducted a point from Ward. He had the tuxedo robe. Understanding that past brings perspective. Its a dangerous fight., I know. 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. The hand was broken in two places. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. Ward trains at Virgil Hunters Hayward, California, gym, next to the San Mateo Bridge. [47] The fight started with rough tactics until Jack Reiss made an unprecedented move, penalizing both fighters two points each and warning them that he would end the fight if it did not clean up. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. My dad was gone. Dave pressed harder and a few light shots from Ward stamped the sweat into his eyes and produced tears. Yet others will actually be happy to see a well known individual acting over the age of seventeen. [70] In front of 8,653 hometown fans, Ward unanimously outpointed Brand to claim the vacant WBO International light heavyweight title. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. 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. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. Ward lives in Danville, California. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! I didnt feel like I had to. He has perfected a combination of boxing styles over many years. For example, if the offense has a third-and-24 situation, a . Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. I think that Calzaghe felt that he had already beaten all the top boxers of his generation and was ready to retire - Ward is a lot younger than Calzaghe, so Joe may have thought that War. The fight took place on May 14, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Yet there are those who actually find Wards lack of swagger refreshing. From fifth round until the end of the fight, Ward was able to neutralize Dawson's jab and work rate, seemingly out boxing and frustrating Dawson throughout. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. And the fact that Ward sticks to what he does best winning rather than gloating, speaks volumes. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. "[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. Im trying to shake those ghosts.. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. How can he be that good while still being a cipher? But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. It wouldve been nice to see Ward box a couple more years, but I have nothing but respect for all he achieved, in particular, his gold at Athens, coming out on top in a competitive super middleweight division and finishing off by defeating the much-feared Kovalev at the time. There was nobody out there like him.. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. [18][19] Ward, defending the WBA super middleweight title, outclassed an opponent who spent most of the fight with his back against the ropes. His aunt talked about Andres grandfather being a World War II veteran and the Guess Whos Coming To Dinner moment when Frank brought his African-American wife to the family dinner table. In other words, Ward knows full well what hes getting himself into. That doesnt mean these individuals dont like flash. Atlanta, GA 30315. Im going to win a gold medal and be a great man one day. But to see how cold and hard his body was, its something you can never forget.. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. The fight should have continued. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. And has been reported that he hasnt lost a fight since being 12 years old. He would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. 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. Hed respond, he said. Suite 2. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. After the bout, Ward gave a victory speech, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it -- it's not so unbelievable that we never thought we were going to win, but now that it's happened, it is unbelievable. What a loser. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. Sharing Jones words with Ward almost has him blushing as he drove us to meet with his dads sister, Sandy Boos, to look over old photos from his childhood. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. [37], Ward's next fight was announced on June 22, 2012, to take place at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on September 8, 2012, against The Ring and lineal light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson. I've got to go look at the tape. Three months before Ward had his first professional fight late in 2004, Jones invited him to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend his fight against Glen Johnson. Ward once described his style as formless and is no doubt inspired by what Bruce Lee said, Be shapeless, formless, like water. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. Ward's amateur career began in 1994. Virgil Hunter kept him as an orthodox fighter. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. Muhammad Ali, after all, stood for something. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. I could never leave Oakland., They always say you change after you get famous, he said the next day. Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. You can watch my video version or continue reading below:if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4-0');https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFIVideo cant be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Andre Ward Boxing Style A True Pugilist | Full Breakdown (https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFI). 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. I could not have done this without you." But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. [95] The fight purses were revealed before the fight with Ward taking a guaranteed $6.5 million and Kovalev, not having a base purse, would receive a percentage of PPV and gate revenue. Manage Settings 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 know I would like to see it! In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. He put my medal on. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. [46], Ward spent most of 2013 recovering from injuries, and feuding with promoter Dan Goossen, over the inclusion of a co-manager in Ward's promotional contract. But I want people to know what Ive come through and overcome because maybe that can inspire somebody.. Id given my whole life to boxing and I was burned out, he recalled. Nearby Areas. 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. Fair enough. But we made adjustments and got the win. 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. Over the first seven rounds, Ward outboxed Froch, successfully using his jab to neutralize Froch and beating Froch to the punch from a distance and at close range. For example for the first knockdown. However, an injury sustained by Ward originally postponed the bout for 4 more weeks and the fight was expected to take place on February 23, 2013. This is the first time in his life hes been inside the ring with somebody where he couldnt do exactly what he wanted to, Lopez said. [85][86][87], Kovalev's manager Egis Klimas announced that negotiations had begun for the rematch between Ward and Kovalev. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. Im going to give you a glimpse into boxings future.. In my opinion, Andre Ward was a true pugilist and once in generational talent who I believe couldve fought in an era of boxing. [84], The fight reported to have done 160,000 buys on HBO PPV. Ward would usually try to battle with his stronger left arm to throw uppercuts or hooks at this point. Birth Name: Andre Michael Ward Hometown: Oakland, California, USA Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 183cm Reach: 180cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Trainer: Virgil Hunter (1994-2017) Manager: James Prince (2004-2017) Had enough? Ward hollered. 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