On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. 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. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. On November 16, 2007, Ward beat undefeated Roger Cantrell by fifth-round TKO in Saint Lucia. 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. [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. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. 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. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. [83] CompuBox stats showed that Kovalev landed more punches, 126 of 474 punches; Ward landed 116 out of 337 thrown This is fighting. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. [40][41], The fight was watched by an average 1.3 million viewers on HBO. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. Ward once described his style as formless and is no doubt inspired by what Bruce Lee said, Be shapeless, formless, like water. 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.. Every day, Ward said. 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 did this in his world title fight vs Kessler and more notably at the end of his career vs Brant. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. I want to end up in that category.. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. Gods not a genie. 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. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. Which, of course, brings us back to Ward. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. He was out cold. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. 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. [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. What a loser. [citation needed]. Ward had been a fan of his since the mid-90s. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). He might have excelled in other sports, but he chose boxing to concentrate on. 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. But I cant say I agree with it.. They did it to Floyd, too. Nearby Areas. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. Ward noticeably stiffened, but signed the merchandise before kissing his aunt on the cheek. 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. Ward went on to dominate the rest of the fight. Ward advanced to the semi-finals. He lived with his wife nearby.. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. "I could never leave Oakland." 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. Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. As the high-tech Aerospace and Defense Industry continues to advance, organizations are constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency and productivity while improving safety for their employees. In other words, Ward knows full well what hes getting himself into. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. 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 won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. 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. 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. We did it. Two steps inside the Lightning Boxing Club, it was if Wards unannounced arrival tripped a silent alarm, freezing all the boxers who were working out there. For example for the first knockdown. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. As Ward finished his workout, he offered to drive me around Oakland to the many homes where he lived growing up. In the first two rounds, Ward and Dawson felt each other out, with neither fighter having much success, though Dawson was able to land a few counter right hooks as Ward lunged inside. [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. Then of course create opportunities up top. 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 . Ward ended his career undefeated with 32 wins, 16 of which came inside the distance. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Like Ward, hes undefeated, but he can also take an opponent out with a mere jab and has boxing skills which, believe it or not, might come close to matching his power. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. [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. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. As he would prefer to use waist movement. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. 1030 Grant Street Southeast. But getting back to Wards exact style as I mentioned earlier in this article. 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. Hes a man. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. My wife sees it. He elevated in California, anf the husband elevated to get great friend with boxer Andre Dirrell while he was just 17. The house is empty and Ward cautiously walked around the side to the backyard. I have respect for him." Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. While others sought the limelight, he resisted it, closely guarding his privacy and a family story that could rival any of his predecessors for pathos. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). "It was a classic hometown decision. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Statistically, I shouldnt have made it out.. Ward came up against big tough fighters such as Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, and Sergey Kovalev, who were all very dangerous at mid to long. He's very good defensively. He was the longtime world champion as a super middleweight, one of the most dangerous divisions in the sport. 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. 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. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. Ward lives in Danville, California. I hope you enjoy visiting and can find something that will suit your boxing lifestyle. Not every round, but I thought I was doing very good. But while the Germany-based Armenian had lost none of his strength and durability . Andre Ward H.O.F. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. It just means Ward doesnt have a desire to exert all his energies exalting his own awesomeness. Sale. Weve spent enough time on the past, Ward said. 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. [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. I don't feel cheated. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. 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. Ward looked at Lopez and tried to keep a straight face. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. 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. Suite 2. "[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. 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). Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. Theres a For Sale sign out front. [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. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. 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. The fight was billed as No Excuses. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. Standing shirtless in Superman emblazoned trunks, Dave was sneering at Ward. I remember Andre and his brother going to swimming pools in Carson City with Frank and there was nearly always a fistfight with Frank defending his children from the comments from white kids at the pool. I was numb. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. Answer (1 of 5): I think Andre Ward may have wanted a 'Super-fight' with Joe Calzaghe - BUT Calzaghe retired. Ward dictated the pace for the vast majority of the bout, showcasing good strength and ring generalship against Barrera. Theyd get into a knock-down, drag-out fight. Really down. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. Its what I do, its not who I am. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. Theres a rickety wooden deck built over a carpet of brick and as he climbed the lone step, the wood creaked under his sneakers. He and Tiffany now have four children, Andre Jr., 15; Malachi, 13; Amira, 7, their only girl; and Mika, 3. This kid reminds me a lot of myself.. "[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. This is the first time in his life hes been inside the ring with somebody where he couldnt do exactly what he wanted to, Lopez said. In terms of being in the pocket with more aggressive opponents, this is where we would see Ward you elusive waist movement bending down to his right before either moving out the way or using it as an opportunity to clinch and fight on the inside. But thats enough to walk away and be happy. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. He went down. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. [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. I feel like a real champion now." The next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. . One was the church he attends for Bible study, but the other was a surprise. I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. 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. 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. Dave pressed harder and a few light shots from Ward stamped the sweat into his eyes and produced tears. 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 dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. That I was able to be an inspiration to him on the way up is something Ive always felt honored about.. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | EU Privacy Rights | Cookie Policy | Manage Preferences. Boxing is just a season, Ward said. Every single time. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. 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. They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. 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. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Ward landed 166 from 463 thrown (36%) whilst Barrera landed 111 of 722 punches thrown (15%). Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. He is now a boxing pundit on ESPN, with many still calling him out to return one last time. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. 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