[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 said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. I give it everything I have.. From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. 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. 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. It was my mother who was gone. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. But at the time, even with the possibility of the Olympics just a few years away, Wards commitment to boxing began to unravel. 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. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. 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. Thats my motivation. Even to use it to create counter-punching opportunities. 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. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. I give him credit. I also have a lot of reason to be. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. It was quite hard to hit him. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. In a career-defining performance, undefeated hometown favorite Ward put the U.S. on the board in the Super Six and captured the WBA super middleweight title with a dominant 11 round technical decision over Denmark's Kessler in their Group Stage 1 bout. 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. I lost the fight, fair and square. Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. Ive taken a lot of punishment. Really down. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. And a man can be broken. 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 . [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. Everyone likes flash. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. He did this in his world title fight vs Kessler and more notably at the end of his career vs Brant. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. Ward won the fight via 8th round TKO and defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO titles, and won the vacant The Ring title. One was the church he attends for Bible study, but the other was a surprise. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. It would all be situational for what was in front of him. I never had one home where I grew up. No warning. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. 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. I reply that I believe hes the best boxer in the world. I'm happy and excited because the fans had a good time, and there were a lot of people here, but I'm not 100 percent happy with my performance. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. Theres a For Sale sign out front. Understanding that past brings perspective. In my opinion, Andre Ward was a true pugilist and once in generational talent who I believe couldve fought in an era of boxing. [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. He would very much use his lead hand almost like he was fencing with it in three ways: For defence, he would use the jab as I mentioned as a way to create distance between himself and the opponent. Only a few have performed boxings ultimate magic trick: returning safely with their faculties, money and legacy intact. [102] The event produced a live gate of $2,187,340 from 6,366 tickets sold, including complimentary tickets, the full attendance was announced as 10,592. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. When we gonna do it again, Dre? Dave prodded Ward, as his father laughed. Then he grinned and began nodding. Suite 2. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. He would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. But we made adjustments and got the win. I know Im very guarded. Brand entered the fight as a 100-1 underdog. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. 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. And in a word of grownup problems, its nice to see the grownups take center stage every once in a while. Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. Theres a strange metaphor at work as you pull a third U-turn, trying to distinguish one anonymous beige cluster of office buildings and warehouses from the others, all moated with nearly vacant parking lots. On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. [73] The fight averaged on 742,000 viewers on HBO. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. He and Tiffany now have four children, Andre Jr., 15; Malachi, 13; Amira, 7, their only girl; and Mika, 3. When I was a kid, the hill nearby and these streets seemed huge. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. 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. 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 . Then of course create opportunities up top. In the co-featured non-televised portion of the card, heavyweight world contender Cristobal Arreola took on Nagy Aguilera of the Dominican Republic. The fight was billed as No Excuses. 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. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. It would give his opponent a false sense of security that he only has one arm available to use, so cant do anything. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. Punching a clock.. Ward, who fought his biggest name to date said, "This is kind of a bittersweet victory. From fifth round until the end of the fight, Ward was able to neutralize Dawson's jab and work rate, seemingly out boxing and frustrating Dawson throughout. Truth be told, he doesnt have to. 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 would often use the jab to get there as discussed earlier. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. Ward stated his only regret was that he wasn't able to stop Green, who turned up to survive. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. Most opponents could really not compete with Ward when they were in this situation. Thats a dangerous place to be. 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. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. [96], In front of 10,592, the fight ended with controversy in the 8th round with a victory for Ward. 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. Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. He claimed that it was done to make him look "vulnerable and expose him with weight loss. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. Theres a math equation very few people have solved. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. Hed be fired up and then be a zombie. When Ward was 12, he found a needle in his fathers room and naively brought it to him asking where it might have come from. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? The prevent defense can also be run in early-game situations. "[29], Advancing to the final of the Super Six, Ward fought WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KOs) in front of 5,626 at Boardwalk Hall on December 17, 2011. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. Frank Ward told his son hed found it in the street and didnt want anyone to find it. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. (Son of God) was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. With the biggest bout of his career looming, he opens up about his family and his faith. [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. But Ive had many. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. He attended Hayward High School. [66][67][68] The fight averaged 1.064 million viewers and peaked at 1.152 million viewers. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. 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. Ward recalled that the first violent confrontations between his parents began around the time he moved here. But he never did. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. The hand was broken in two places. Andre is the champion. I hope you enjoy visiting and can find something that will suit your boxing lifestyle. 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. Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. 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. 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. A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living dementia-free longer. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. 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. 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 dominated Ravelo for most of the fight en route to a TKO victory in the eighth round. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. Prevents Big Plays. He was the longtime world champion as a super middleweight, one of the most dangerous divisions in the sport. Our Top Coaching Course. I remember once she stabbed him. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. For the most part, I grew up middle-class. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . [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. 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. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Dave pressed harder and a few light shots from Ward stamped the sweat into his eyes and produced tears. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. I respect him as a champion. Sale. 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. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. Nearby Areas. Youre left asking, Who am I? . 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. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. I was just teetering. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. 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. 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. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. [23] Fighting in front of his hometown crowd as part of a dual-site co-main event, Ward didn't land many big shots but repeatedly hit Bika with a stinging left jab that the challenger was unable to counter. Back in 2018 former pound-for-pound star, two-weight world champion, and Hall of Famer, Andre Ward, really caught my eye on Twitter. [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. Yet one face stood out. 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. 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. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. His African-American mother was rarely present, battling an addiction to crack cocaine and living on the streets of San Francisco for most of 20 years. Andre Ward, S.O.G. There was nobody out there like him.. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. That I was able to be an inspiration to him on the way up is something Ive always felt honored about.. I want to fight the best. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. Your email address will not be published. What you waiting for? Dave hollered, the voice like his physique still untouched by puberty. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. [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. I was angry at God. The fight was called off because Green had an obligation with ESPN to fight Rubin Williams on January 4. We were probably here for three or four years. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. [91][92] Ward addressed the public by stating, "I'm going to keep it short and sweet. Id see kids in school and that was the void that I had. Daves father Kris, the owner of the boxing club, came over to greet Ward. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. 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. 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. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. Im going to win a gold medal and be a great man one day. But to see how cold and hard his body was, its something you can never forget.. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'myboxinglife_com-leader-3','ezslot_16',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-leader-3-0'); Check out my otherboxer style analysis features hereor why not look at my other analysis on the following boxing stars: If you are looking for more discipline in your boxing training and life I recommend you check out my article on Andre Wards 10 habits to bad avoid in boxing. 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. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. Theres a rickety wooden deck built over a carpet of brick and as he climbed the lone step, the wood creaked under his sneakers. Hes a man. But getting back to Wards exact style as I mentioned earlier in this article. Ward was knocked down for the first time in his career in round four. WBA super middleweight title. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. 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. [54] Roc Nation did reach out to HBO, where Ward had worked as an analyst previously, but upon hearing his opponent, they passed on the opportunity to showcase Ward's long-awaited return. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. He went down. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. At that point, nearly everyone in the gym flooded toward the ring. 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). Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. 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). "I didn't feel the punch. 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. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. Ward is now a retired and former world champion boxer from Oakland, California. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. I'm finished. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. My job is to make it where they cant argue. 30 Day Exchange. [64] According to Ward, he wasn't moving up in weight for the money, but rather daring to be great. But Ive never cheered for or against him. 1030 Grant Street Southeast. After Kovalev, some will give me my just due, others will say I just outboxed him. Statistically, I shouldnt have made it out.. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. Ward lives in Danville, California. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. 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. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. I was numb. I wanted to be a kid. Theyd get into a knock-down, drag-out fight. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. I whispered in his ear, Im going to finish what we started. It hurt me so bad my dad was taken like that. He uses and mixes elements of certain styles depending on the situation in front of him. Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. 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. [50][51] Dan Goossen died of complications from liver cancer in September 2014, leaving the future of Andre Ward's boxing career even further in doubt. We are boxers. The three judges scored the bout 120108, 118110, and 118111. They did it to Floyd, too. Hes not exciting, after all. 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