True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. 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. on March 26, 2016, on HBO. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. Atlanta, GA 30315. Then of course create opportunities up top. You remember that, Andre? Before we left, as Ward stood up to say goodbye, his aunt brought out some gloves for her nephew to sign. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. Im on a mission. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. Everyone likes flash. [30], Ward won the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament via unanimous decision . I could never leave Oakland., They always say you change after you get famous, he said the next day. [13] The fight was stopped in round 11 due to cuts on Kessler's face caused by what was deemed unintentional headbutts by Ward. This kid reminds me a lot of myself.. Hes a man. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. I know I would like to see it! It was my mother who was gone. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. 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. Super Middle Weight Andre Ward holds a media day workout at Warzone Boxing Club to promote his November 16 fight with Edwin Rodriguez on November 12, 2013 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. No warning. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. In a few years I wont want any part of you. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. Daves father was beaming with approval. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. I wanted to be like that. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. 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). 4 KOs) making his first defense against fellow . Its a dangerous fight., I know. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. Even to use it to create counter-punching opportunities. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. Brand, who looked as though he came to survive 12 rounds, didn't initiate any action, which ultimately led him to lose all the rounds on the three scorecards. And has been reported that he hasnt lost a fight since being 12 years old. 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. 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.. 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. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. [103][104], On August 23, 2017, Ward announced that his contract with HBO had expired, making him a free agent. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. 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. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. I did it. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. . 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. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. 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. In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. Fair enough. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. Your email address will not be published. Andre Ward H.O.F. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. Every day, Ward said. Ward lives in Danville, California. Ward ended his career undefeated with 32 wins, 16 of which came inside the distance. 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. It was quite hard to hit him. This isnt my life. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. But we made adjustments and got the win. 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. 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). The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. I respect him as a champion. First time around, the man is world champion, and he's been on top a long time. How many people walk away with all three? [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. Im trying to avoid those same demons. It may not be the kind of punishment my critics expect me to have taken, lying on the canvas unconscious. 1 Review. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. I couldnt believe it. 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) By: Sean Crose. First up, Ward would like to fight on the inside at different points in the fight against specific fighters in his career. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. 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. I never had one home where I grew up. I want to fight the best. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Specializes in advanced food preparations, product execution (work flow), disseminating product information internally, participating in the design of all areas of the facility, supervising and . He's not exciting, after all. He dreads receiving another call like the one he received about his dad. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. 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. What's more, he doesn't fight nearly as much as . Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. I was angry at God. This project would cement Atlanta as the new Hollywood, making the cost of living in our city outrageous. When I speak about this, I dont come from an ignorant place: I know what it is to be biracial when both sides dont accept you and you have that confusion of not feeling accepted, he said. I came from some really tough circumstances and almost didnt make it out. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. [73] The fight averaged on 742,000 viewers on HBO. 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. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. After a while they couldnt bet against him, so instead they criticized his style. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. I've always fought the best. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. 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[12] Kessler's WBA super-middleweight championship was also at stake. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. He and Tiffany now have four children, Andre Jr., 15; Malachi, 13; Amira, 7, their only girl; and Mika, 3. Dave was the only person who refused to smile. [74], Ward fought the unified IBF, WBA (Super) and WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev at the T-Mobile Arena on November 19, 2016. 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!. Andre Ward saw some improvement in Efe Ajagba on Saturday night. Thats my motivation. Win, lose or draw, however, you wont see the guy peacocking around after the fight (and, in fairness, the same can most likely be said for Kovalev, who is basically too much of an all-around bad ass to engage in such silliness). Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. I'm done." I also have a lot of reason to be. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. In the co-featured non-televised portion of the card, heavyweight world contender Cristobal Arreola took on Nagy Aguilera of the Dominican Republic. The American would always invest in these shots against the majority of the fighters he fought. Andre Ward, S.O.G. [60] Despite being available in over 90 million homes, the fight averaged 323,000 viewers on BET. Mr. Jones. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. The following are Andre Ward's Greatest Hits: 5. My wife sees it. Theyd get into a knock-down, drag-out fight. I have respect for him." 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. 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. After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. Andre is the champion. Check it out! Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. 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.. The event produced a live gate of $3.3 million from 10,066 tickets sold, including complimentary tickets, the full attendance was announced as 13,310. For more info on the land swap, and to donate to a lawsuit against Millsap, visit StoptheSwap.org. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. 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. Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. 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. Ducktail on the back. 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. [84], The fight reported to have done 160,000 buys on HBO PPV. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Prevents Big Plays. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. Guarded is what got me by. Youre left asking, Who am I? . The American had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. I remember once she stabbed him. 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. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. WBA super middleweight title. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 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. You look at my track record. 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. He lived with his wife nearby.. Sale. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. Hes not exciting, after all. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . How do you think I survived? I want to end up in that category.. In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. Offers online therapy. Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. [108][109], On December 15, 2020, Ward was announced as being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility. 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. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. [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). 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. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. 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. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. I sat down to watch him in the third row. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. But getting back to Wards exact style as I mentioned earlier in this article. Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. Has God ever told you no? (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.) Gods told me plenty of times no. But Ive had many. 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