This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. I think about that all the time. Your email address will not be published. "It was a classic hometown decision. Andre Ward, S.O.G. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. [10][11], Ward's first fight in the tournament took place in his hometown of Oakland, California, against Ring Magazine #1 ranked and joint tournament favorite Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KO) on November 21, 2009. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. The dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. Andre Ward H.O.F. 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 once described his style as formless and is no doubt inspired by what Bruce Lee said, Be shapeless, formless, like water. He has perfected a combination of boxing styles over many years. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. 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. I wanted to be like that. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. Weve spent enough time on the past, Ward said. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. [102] The event produced a live gate of $2,187,340 from 6,366 tickets sold, including complimentary tickets, the full attendance was announced as 10,592. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. Abraham hurt Ward a couple of times in the final round, but it wasn't enough to finish Ward, who had dominated the fight and won a lopsided unanimous decision. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. And it continued to happen on and off for the next few years., Ward pointed up at his bedroom window. 1 Review. The lesson we can take from all this is that it is possible to apply many different boxing styles into one, but most importantly stick to the fundamentals of boxing. [citation needed]. [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. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Ward, who fought his biggest name to date said, "This is kind of a bittersweet victory. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. How many times did they bet against Floyd? Everyone said he did everything wrong, but he got away with it, he said. Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. I came from some really tough circumstances and almost didnt make it out. His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. But Ive had many. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. Yet one face stood out. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. Location. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. But now it is important to go into these individual aspects he used within his style throughout his career. 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. Some may find it hypocritical again, cynics will always be cynical. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. [78][79] Kovalev's promoter, Kathy Duva, said, "We got a great fight, which is what boxing needed. I'm finished. By: Sean Crose. Ward defeated Roy Ashworth on April 7, 2005, by disqualification. on March 26, 2016, on HBO. How many people walk away with all three? 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. Has God ever told you no? Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. 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. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. It was later confirmed that he would fight on June 20, against British Paul Smith (35-5, 20 KOs) at the Oracle Arena in California at a 172 lbs catchweight fight. The prevent defense can also be run in early-game situations. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. 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. After his parents fell to drug abuse, Ward was looked after by his godfather, Virgil Hunter, who became his trainer and remained his trainer for the length of his career. 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Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. 30 Day Exchange. I whispered in his ear, Im going to finish what we started. link to Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing, link to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis, These Are the Best Muay Thai Styles to Knockout an Opponent, Andre Ward Boxing Style A True Pugilist | Full Breakdown (https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFI), Andre Wards 10 habits to bad avoid in boxing. I give it everything I have.. . At the press conference, he said that it was his desire to drop down in weight and challenge Ward rather than fight lesser-known opponents at light heavyweight. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. [4] Andre's career started when his father took him to U.S. Karate School of the Arts,[5] a boxing gym in Hayward, California, when he was nine years old. Whats that? If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. 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. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. But as most know, footwork isnt everything in boxing and it was in fact his lead hand that he would use alongside this footwork that really made him difficult to hit. Lightweights - Heather Hardy vs. Taynna Cardoso, Ryan Garcia On Gervonta Davis: "Hes Explosive And Well Make Fireworks", Subriel Matias Stops Jeremiah Ponce In Furious IBF Title Bout, Tommy Fury Defeats Jake Paul In Exciting Battle By Split Decision. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. But Ward was always a very good body puncher for the most part throughout his whole career. Ward threatened to retire if he didn't get things "his way" for the rematch. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . 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!. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. Sale. [citation needed], Ward started boxing in 1994. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. (404) 390-4075. For example, if the offense has a third-and-24 situation, a . They did it to Floyd, too. Muhammad Ali, after all, stood for something. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . No warning. The same year Wards father died, he met his boxing hero, Roy Jones Jr., for the first time. I didnt want people to grab a hold of that and just run with the typical African-American who came from the ghetto., When I visited Oakland in May, his longtime publicist gave me his gyms address and warned, Theres no signage anywhere, but dont think you are in the wrong place when you arrive.. 2. This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. (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.) Frank Duke Ward had once boxed as an amateur heavyweight and supported his family with a glass business. Thats a great question every God-fearing person needs to ask, Ward said. That I was able to be an inspiration to him on the way up is something Ive always felt honored about.. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? I can't explain it. In other words, Ward knows full well what hes getting himself into. 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. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. He lived with his wife nearby.. Even to use it to create counter-punching opportunities. Thats my motivation. I lost the fight, fair and square. I can work with that.. Grant Park Counseling Group. Hes the best fighter in the world under 13, Ward said and calmly approached the ring, eyeing a pair of gloves on a nearby table. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. This in turn can help judges swing around in your favor, even if the opponent has thrown more punches. (see below). I was better, and he was better this fight. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. [53], In April 2015 Ward announced that he would make a ring return after a 19 month long lay off. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). 1030 Grant Street Southeast. [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. Staying in control, its abundantly apparent, is one of the fundamental obsessions of his life. In 2002, he won the Under 19 National Championship and was also a two time U.S. National Champion in 2001 and 2003 at middleweight. Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. I've always fought the best. Sergey Kovalev, he's a great champion." ("Son of God") is regarded pound for pound as one of the best champions in the last 10 years. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. But its a dangerous fight for him too. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. All three judges scored the fight lop-sided 120108 for Ward, who said post-fight of his win, "This means a lot to me. 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. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. [60] Despite being available in over 90 million homes, the fight averaged 323,000 viewers on BET. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. Most opponents could really not compete with Ward when they were in this situation. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. 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. Or of UFC star Conor McGregor gloating essentially for the sake of gloating. But he also has the poised glance of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and processing all available data. So to counteract that and cause damage he would get up on the inside and use this as an opportunity to beat up on them when up close and would neutralize the effectiveness of their own punches. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. Gods not a genie. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. 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. He retired with an undefeated record and held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including unified super middleweight titles between 2009 and 2015, and unified light heavyweight titles between 2016 and 2017. He had the tuxedo robe. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. Email Support. But we also got a bad decision, which is not what boxing needed. What's more, he doesn't fight nearly as much as . 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. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. When we gonna do it again, Dre? Dave prodded Ward, as his father laughed. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. He put my medal on. Every time I step in a ring to spar with a young fighter trying to prove something or make a name for themselves. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. [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. And then would use intelligent arm control when on the inside to stop his opponents from throwing uppercuts. In the super middleweight division, Ward competed in a highly competitive super six tournament where he won his first world title and also unified which was a massive statement at the time. 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. 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. 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. [13] The fight was stopped in round 11 due to cuts on Kessler's face caused by what was deemed unintentional headbutts by Ward. 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) According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. But for Ward, the jab was a tool to use the opportunity to slip up on the inside on some opponents, much like the great Roberto Duran would do as well. 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 2015, Ward made his acting debut in the American sports drama film and Rocky franchise spin-off, Creed, as the light heavyweight boxer Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. [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. I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. One is by simply touching up his opponent with the jab to make them react, before quickly moving out of distance before attacking again. The reason for this is he would tend to try to keep his head off centre line and would slip/duck to his right rear side while throwing his left jab helping him to avoid return fire. He was out cold. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. Besides, Ward, in case you dont know, is also an amazing fighter. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. Back in 2018 former pound-for-pound star, two-weight world champion, and Hall of Famer, Andre Ward, really caught my eye on Twitter. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. Yet there are those who actually find Wards lack of swagger refreshing. He was the longtime world champion as a super middleweight, one of the most dangerous divisions in the sport. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. 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. Frank Ward told his son hed found it in the street and didnt want anyone to find it. 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. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. 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. Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. I give him credit. Daves father Kris, the owner of the boxing club, came over to greet Ward. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. I also have a lot of reason to be. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. This time leave the excuses at home." 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. [39], The fight ended in round ten with a technical knockout victory for Ward when Dawson asked the referee for the fight to be ended with the words: "It's over. On May 16, 2009, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, Ward defeated former prospect Edison Miranda by unanimous decision. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. He's not exciting, after all. I did it. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. [8] Green won the bout, and had hoped to fight Ward later in the year. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. [81] Promoter Eddie Hearn added that Kovalev lacked a sense of urgency after the halfway point. In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. But for those that box or love the deeper detail of boxing techniques or tactics he is one the best to learn from. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. 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