[74], Ward fought the unified IBF, WBA (Super) and WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev at the T-Mobile Arena on November 19, 2016. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. My job is to make it where they cant argue. 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. I'm a boxing analyst, amateur boxer, and blogger looking to pass on my boxing experiences and passion to anyone looking to learn or find out more about the sport of boxing. Im on a mission. [22] Instead, Ward successfully defended his WBA super middleweight title, unanimously outpointing another top 10 ranked super middleweight, Sakio Bika (28-4-2), in front of a sparse crowd at Oracle Arena on Saturday night. This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. The three judges scored the bout 120108, 118110, and 118111. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. I want to end up in that category.. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! Back in 2018 former pound-for-pound star, two-weight world champion, and Hall of Famer, Andre Ward, really caught my eye on Twitter. He would also use the jab to set himself up for other punches. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. "[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. I wanted to stay numb in this completely surreal way. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. I couldnt believe it. And the fact that Ward sticks to what he does best winning rather than gloating, speaks volumes. 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!. The venue was set up to hold 10,748. This kid reminds me a lot of myself.. I sat down to watch him in the third row. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. 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. Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. Ward had to adjust his game plan as he was unable to fight on the inside. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. 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. Tyson plunged into economic and existential free fall. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. The hand was broken in two places. And then would use intelligent arm control when on the inside to stop his opponents from throwing uppercuts. [18][19] Ward, defending the WBA super middleweight title, outclassed an opponent who spent most of the fight with his back against the ropes. I give him credit. Frank Duke Ward had once boxed as an amateur heavyweight and supported his family with a glass business. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. Andre Ward IBHoF Bio Name: Andre Ward Alias: S.O.G. Besides, Ward, in case you dont know, is also an amazing fighter. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. They did that to Roy Jones his whole career. 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. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. 30 Day Exchange. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. This isnt my life. [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. There was also the great use of arm control where he would use his arms against the opponent to move out the way. [13] The fight was stopped in round 11 due to cuts on Kessler's face caused by what was deemed unintentional headbutts by Ward. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. Id see kids in school and that was the void that I had. 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. After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. He may not be as flashy as I was, but I wasnt as flashy as Ali was when I came up either, Jones said. This event marked Ward's first time fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. 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Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. I'll see you in November." I took the fight to him and closed the show. I cramped up, and I got too tense." But Ward was always a very good body puncher for the most part throughout his whole career. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. [40][41], The fight was watched by an average 1.3 million viewers on HBO. [12] Kessler's WBA super-middleweight championship was also at stake. The fight should have continued. He went down. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. Ward lives in Danville, California. The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. [38] The fight, billed as "Ward vs. Dawson World Champions Made In America'' took place at 168lbs for Ward's super middleweight titles. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. Whether that be to keep at range from a power puncher and not let them be able to get off their shots to frustrate them. But as someone who studies and loves the sweet science of boxing, I have to disagree. Ward would often use the jab to get there as discussed earlier. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. Dawson was coming off a big win against future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins in April. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. Truth be told, he doesnt have to. [84], The fight reported to have done 160,000 buys on HBO PPV. Ward ended his career undefeated with 32 wins, 16 of which came inside the distance. Sale. He claimed that it was done to make him look "vulnerable and expose him with weight loss. Check it out! Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. [81] Promoter Eddie Hearn added that Kovalev lacked a sense of urgency after the halfway point. Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. First time around, the man is world champion, and he's been on top a long time. He did this in his world title fight vs Kessler and more notably at the end of his career vs Brant. "[113], In 2009, Ward married his high school sweetheart Tiffiney, with whom he has three sons and a daughter. He lost that fight in a judges decision that like the other four he playfully questions the legitimacy of to this day. Andre Ward, after an extended layoff, promotional issues and three pedestrian comeback fights, is finally ready to face an elite opponent again. [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). But I want people to know what Ive come through and overcome because maybe that can inspire somebody.. 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. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. 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Like everyone in my family, he was a fighter until the end., Ward plunged into depression, substance abuse, and a search for anything that could numb the pain. but this itself definitely gave Ward an advantage by giving him a much more powerful lead hand earning much respect from opponents. Ward dominated Ravelo for most of the fight en route to a TKO victory in the eighth round. A green-eyed, 85-pound 12-year-old named Dave Lopez was glaring from behind the ropes of an elevated ring at the center of the gym. You know who you are. 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. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. This showed in round 7 when Brand's right eye suddenly started to swollen up. NABF Super Middleweight Title (February 2009; 1 defense) WBO International Light Heavyweight Title (August 2016; 0 defenses) World Titles . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. (404) 390-4075. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. Ward had been a fan of his since the mid-90s. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. 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. Where you going? Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. But more importantly, accurate hard-landed punches will more likely hurt your opponent than hitting gloves/arms. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. 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. The ward covers parts of Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, Rogers Park . 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I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. I give it everything I have.. Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev have never headlined a pay-per-view fight, so it seems to make sense that the folks co-directing the promotion for their Nov. 19 light-heavyweight title bout on HBO . [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. I don't feel cheated. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. He lived with his wife nearby.. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. 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 . I respect him as a champion. But Ive had many. I know I would like to see it! A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living dementia-free longer. After a while they couldnt bet against him, so instead they criticized his style. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. Ward noticeably stiffened, but signed the merchandise before kissing his aunt on the cheek. En route to a wide unanimous decision victory, Ward dropped Barrera to the canvas in the third round as he turned a left hook while on the ropes. 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. Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. 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. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. But he went on to fight 119 times in all as an amateur and lost only four more bouts. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. Every single time. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. Location. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. But there was a twist. Theres a math equation very few people have solved. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. 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. But Ive taken punishment. 2. Now that it's over with, I'm ecstatic I was able to defend this belt one time. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Some people, though certainly not all, like fighters who have a degree of maturity about them. But instead of sticking to the southpaw stance. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. But at the time, even with the possibility of the Olympics just a few years away, Wards commitment to boxing began to unravel. Thats my motivation. It was quite hard to hit him. From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. Andre Ward, S.O.G. I lost the fight, fair and square. Thats a dangerous place to be. In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. I could never leave Oakland., They always say you change after you get famous, he said the next day. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. Youre left asking, Who am I? . Dirrell's trainer and uncle Leon Lawson Jr., told ESPN that Dirrell had neurological problems. 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. 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. Every time I step in a ring to spar with a young fighter trying to prove something or make a name for themselves. on March 26, 2016, on HBO. I just came to visit, Dave! Ward shrugged. I gotta figure that out.. Taking vitamin D supplements appeared to ward off dementia in a new, large-scale study. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. It was my mother who was gone. Daves father was hugging his son in the ring and helping him with his bloody nose. But for those that box or love the deeper detail of boxing techniques or tactics he is one the best to learn from. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. He looked good. Another aspect of Wards genius here was simple forearm control to get off his shots, much like Mayweather would use on the inside as well. Ward told me he grew up always thinking of his hulking father as Superman. 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. Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. Then of course create opportunities up top. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? 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. I could not have done this without you." When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? [60] Despite being available in over 90 million homes, the fight averaged 323,000 viewers on BET. And has been reported that he hasnt lost a fight since being 12 years old. Theres a For Sale sign out front. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. 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) 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. Of course, theres no guarantee Ward will pull off such a career defying win. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. It would all be situational for what was in front of him. Weve spent enough time on the past, Ward said. Whats that? 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. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. This project would cement Atlanta as the new Hollywood, making the cost of living in our city outrageous. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. 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