Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. He was the longtime world champion as a super middleweight, one of the most dangerous divisions in the sport. Ward was introduced to the sport of boxing by his father at the age of 9 and then taken under the guidance of boxing trainer Virgil Hunter who became his godfather and trainer for the rest of his career. This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. We were probably here for three or four years. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. Brand entered the fight as a 100-1 underdog. Andre is the champion. That night is the first game of the Western Conference Finals for the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. For example for the first knockdown. 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 Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. 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. 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. [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. What you waiting for? Dave hollered, the voice like his physique still untouched by puberty. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. 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. How can he be that good while still being a cipher? Connecting with his own punches, particularly the short left hook and uppercut, while clinching, weaving and smothering his opponent's punches is commonplace in Ward fights. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Ward had to adjust his game plan as he was unable to fight on the inside. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Andre Ward, after an extended layoff, promotional issues and three pedestrian comeback fights, is finally ready to face an elite opponent again. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-banner-1','ezslot_5',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-banner-1-0'); Ward very much reminds me of a modern but careful version of Joe Louis. 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. Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. Im going to give you a glimpse into boxings future.. Ward won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. 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. The fight went to the scorecards and Ward was far ahead by scores of 9892, 9892, and 9793 at the time of the stoppage. And, should Ward best the terrifying Sergey Kovalev this weekend in their battle for light heavyweight supremacy (sorry, Adonis, youve taken all the oomph out of your own lineal championship), he will unquestionably be regarded as one of the greats. But he never did. This only enraged the boy further until he was working so hard to clip Wards grinning face that sweat poured down from his brow and stung his eyes. In the co-featured non-televised portion of the card, heavyweight world contender Cristobal Arreola took on Nagy Aguilera of the Dominican Republic. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). And then would use intelligent arm control when on the inside to stop his opponents from throwing uppercuts. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. They did it to Floyd, too. As I mentioned earlier he would keep his head usually off centre line to his right, but would also sometimes change the level he would throw the punch. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. [111] A natural left-handed fighter who boxes in an orthodox stance, Ward's best punches typically come from the lead left, including a sharp, piston-like jab, which he shoots to the body as well as the head. An injury and eventual surgery to the right shoulder has made Ward even more reliant on the left hand, causing him to even switch to southpaw on occasion to land his power punches. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. I could not have done this without you." If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. What a loser. The fight was to take place on BET. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. Required fields are marked *. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. 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. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. In the later rounds, Ward seemed to take his foot off the gas, leaving Froch to win a couple rounds near the end of the fight, though they were close and fairly competitive rounds. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. Thats a dangerous place to be. My wife sees it. Ive boxed for over 20 years. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. I can't explain it. 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. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. 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. There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. Sale. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. Ward defeated Green by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. The prevent defense can also be run in early-game situations. Understanding that past brings perspective. Andre Ward H.O.F. I never had one home where I grew up. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. Your email address will not be published. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. Sergey Kovalev, he's a great champion." Andre Ward is knocked down in the fourth round by Darnell Boone during their middleweight fight on November 19, 2005 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. He attended Hayward High School. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. "[106][107] Also in the statement read, "As I walk away from the sport of boxing today, I leave at the top of your glorious mountain, which was always my vision and my dream. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. Nearby Areas. But Ive never cheered for or against him. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." I know, I know, we're all supposed to hate Andre Ward. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. His memoir, The Domino Diaries, was short-listed for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing and was a Boston Globe Best of 2015. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). The main person in my life was gone. 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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. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. [55][56] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. 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. Its what I do, its not who I am. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. But just like the great champions, his defense was just very good fundamentals for the most part. Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. Youre left asking, Who am I? . Stop Cop City (SCC) or Defend Atlanta Forest is a decentralized social movement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, whose goal is to stop construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center by the Atlanta Police Foundation and the City of Atlanta.Opponents of the facility are concerned about the growth of policing in the city, which has witnessed several protests against police violence . He did this in his world title fight vs Kessler and more notably at the end of his career vs Brant. 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. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. Ward told me he grew up always thinking of his hulking father as Superman. Yet others will actually be happy to see a well known individual acting over the age of seventeen. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. I don't feel cheated. 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. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. I can work with that.. This time leave the excuses at home." The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. Hes a man. Every single time. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. . In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. Then, in the tenth round, Ward dropped Dawson to a knee after a solid combination, which prompted referee Steve Smoger to stop the fight after Dawson could not continue. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. I give it everything I have.. (see below). Truth be told, he doesnt have to. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. Fair enough. [52], On February 19, 2015 The Ring stripped Ward of the Ring champion belt due to him not having defended his title against a top #5 contender in the last two years. Ward lives in Danville, California. Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? The hand was broken in two places. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. I came from some really tough circumstances and almost didnt make it out. Seriously, guys like Mayweather, McGregor, and others behave like kids sometimes. 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. 1 Review. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. He would use his feet to move around the ring effectively and determine the distance. The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. Yet his role in boxing was never descended from Muhammad Alis brash hero, Mike Tysons villain, or Floyd Mayweather Jr.s Money-obsessed anti-hero. Location. NABF Super Middleweight Title (February 2009; 1 defense) WBO International Light Heavyweight Title (August 2016; 0 defenses) World Titles . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I wanted to not care about anything. "[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. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. Prevents Big Plays. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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. Though the 30-year-old gamely fought on, the knockout he needed to win never appeared remotely likely and he looked a spent man by the end as he picked up the second loss of his 31-fight pro career. [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. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. Daves father was hugging his son in the ring and helping him with his bloody nose. The American had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power shots. May 14, 2011. [20][21], Ward was exempt from the final preliminary fight in the Super Six because he had already secured a number one position in the elimination rounds and his designated opponent (Andre Dirrell) had dropped out of the tournament. 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