Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. Ward claimed a shoulder injury that required surgery was the reason for his inactivity, but the WBC claimed that Ward had not provided any medical evidence or even given them a rough availability date. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living dementia-free longer. Then of course create opportunities up top. As he would prefer to use waist movement. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. But Ive never cheered for or against him. A right hand from Ward had Kovalev in trouble, which was followed by several body shots, including a low blow. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. [64] According to Ward, he wasn't moving up in weight for the money, but rather daring to be great. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. I respect him as a champion. I was better, and he was better this fight. Im trying to avoid those same demons. I could not have done this without you." Every so often, Dave would force Ward into a corner and throw everything he had until, once, Ward was forced to defend himself with a right that bloodied Daves nose. [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. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. [73] The fight averaged on 742,000 viewers on HBO. [65] 8,532 fans packed the arena on fight night. He had the tuxedo robe. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. 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 wasnt trying to prove anything, but it was obvious he understood his role as some kind of tuning fork in this boys life. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. I can't explain it. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. 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. I don't feel cheated. I wanted to be like that. "[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. [35] The fight peaked at 580,000 viewers on Showtime. I think Im the same shy guy Ive been all my life.. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. I dont play the game of me pouring my heart out for 30 minutes and then some writer has his narrative in place and just wants a few of my quotes to validate his story.. 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. And then would use intelligent arm control when on the inside to stop his opponents from throwing uppercuts. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. 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 was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. Truth be told, he doesnt have to. I know Im very guarded. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Ward looked at Lopez and tried to keep a straight face. Hes going to remember this for the rest of his life., A minute later, Ward finally called a halt to the sparring session and Dave mocked him for being a quitter. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. 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. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. The fight was to take place on BET. Virgil Hunter kept him as an orthodox fighter. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. But Ive had many. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. Abraham entered having lost two of his previous three bouts. but this itself definitely gave Ward an advantage by giving him a much more powerful lead hand earning much respect from opponents. There was nobody out there like him.. Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. I have respect for him." Grant Park Counseling Group. Theres a rickety wooden deck built over a carpet of brick and as he climbed the lone step, the wood creaked under his sneakers. Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. Thats when Virgil took me in. 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. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. I want to end up in that category.. Ward noted extreme pain in the sixth round of the fight as well as one week prior, though the initial X-ray came back clear. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. Ward once described his style as formless and is no doubt inspired by what Bruce Lee said, Be shapeless, formless, like water. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. For his counter punching, it was more used with opponents who rushed in because of frustration that would be caught by him. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. 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. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. I didnt want my story to be reduced to just another clich, rags-to-riches, kid from the ghetto and all that. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. How many people walk away with all three? I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. He went down. But as someone who studies and loves the sweet science of boxing, I have to disagree. At that point, nearly everyone in the gym flooded toward the ring. We are boxers. It was my mother who was gone. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. 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. Check it out! [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. [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. If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); A lot of fighters only get taught to use their hands first and not their feet and is often a part that gets neglected by many fighters. Thats a defense mechanism Thats how he survived so long. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. I know, I know, we're all supposed to hate Andre Ward. Hes a grownup. 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. Had enough? Ward hollered. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). Ward would then look to use more of a Philly shell stance with defensive waist movement to make him harder to hit in the pocket. 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Ward defeated Kessler to via technical decision in round 11 to win his first world title. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. 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. With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, Vasquez held 78.06 percent of the vote to challengers Christian Blume's 15.14 percent and Jane Lucius' 6.6 percent. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up [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. 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. I cramped up, and I got too tense." Kessler was the strong favorite going into Showtime's Super Six tournament. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! "[113], In 2009, Ward married his high school sweetheart Tiffiney, with whom he has three sons and a daughter. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. May 14, 2011. It may not be the kind of punishment my critics expect me to have taken, lying on the canvas unconscious. Location. From Smith's perspective, he sees a hand obstructing his path to the target, which can be very discouraging when he wants to initiate offense. 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. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. Thats a great question every God-fearing person needs to ask, Ward said. Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles; Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title; Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. Email Support. Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. 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. 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) I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Some of the greats such as Floyd and or more recently Canelo Alvarez have always been more calculated when they throw punches and would always rather get much cleaner damaging shots. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. [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. . On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. (see below). He has perfected a combination of boxing styles over many years. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. [62], Boxing Scene reported In January 2016, Ward's light heavyweight debut was set against Cuban boxer Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) at the Oracle Arena. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. In my opinion, Andre Ward was a true pugilist and once in generational talent who I believe couldve fought in an era of boxing. The fight went to the scorecards and Ward was far ahead by scores of 9892, 9892, and 9793 at the time of the stoppage. Fair enough. Continue with Recommended Cookies. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). [8] Green won the bout, and had hoped to fight Ward later in the year. You look at my track record. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. [84], The fight reported to have done 160,000 buys on HBO PPV. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. But we made adjustments and got the win. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. Daves father was hugging his son in the ring and helping him with his bloody nose. Has God ever told you no? 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. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. But is still an amazing lesson. This isnt my life. Daves father was beaming with approval. Ill never forget that day. It would give his opponent a false sense of security that he only has one arm available to use, so cant do anything. Suite 2. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). He was totally groggy and out of it. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. [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. Really down. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. He's not exciting, after all. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. I feel like a real champion now." 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 had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. 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. 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. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power shots. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. Everyone likes flash. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. [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 know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. In a few years I wont want any part of you. [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. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. The fight was billed as No Excuses. CompuBox stats showed that Ward landed 80 of 238 punches (34%) whilst Kovalev landed more punches with 95 of his 407 thrown (23%). [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Ward defeated Green by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. 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. Ward earned a purse of $850,000 compared to the small amount of $30,000 earned by Brand. [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. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. Im trying to shake those ghosts.. 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. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. 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. No warning. 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. My dad was gone. I was different. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. Now probably one of the harder and more complex parts of Wards game was his inside fighting ability. 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. 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. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. [43], On March 23, 2013, the WBC stripped Ward of the WBC super-middleweight title belt for being inactive for a long period of time, and for failing to face a mandatory challenger. At 9, Ward was hoisted on his daddys shoulders to peek in the window. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? [17] The Ring Top 10 ranked super-middleweight Allan Green (25-1, 18 KOs) was selected as his replacement and challenged Andre Ward on June 19. One day later, Frank Ward signed both his sons into the gym. And the fact that Ward sticks to what he does best winning rather than gloating, speaks volumes. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. 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. The next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Most opponents could really not compete with Ward when they were in this situation. Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. [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. I'm finished. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. 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