[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. Not acting like Mayweather doesnt equate to false modesty, as some bewilderingly seem to think. I want to fight the best. Ward was knocked down for the first time in his career in round four. I can't explain it. This time leave the excuses at home." But he went on to fight 119 times in all as an amateur and lost only four more bouts. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. Truth be told, he doesnt have to. Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. 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.. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. [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. 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) 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 next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. Daves father Kris, the owner of the boxing club, came over to greet Ward. Ward dominated Ravelo for most of the fight en route to a TKO victory in the eighth round. He successfully defended his titles in a rematch against Kovalev a year later, after which he retired from boxing. Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. I was different. 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. [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. [55][56] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. Ward trains at Virgil Hunters Hayward, California, gym, next to the San Mateo Bridge. 30 Day Exchange. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. I know Im very guarded. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. This isnt my life. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. Hes Roy! Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. Has God ever told you no? After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. 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. No fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than Ward, who is 29-0 as a professional with 15 knockouts. 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 advanced to the semi-finals. Yet one face stood out. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. I lost the fight, fair and square. Mr. Jones. He did this in his world title fight vs Kessler and more notably at the end of his career vs Brant. 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.. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. I give him credit. Im chasing greatness. After the bout, Ward gave a victory speech, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it -- it's not so unbelievable that we never thought we were going to win, but now that it's happened, it is unbelievable. I took the fight to him and closed the show. Ive boxed for over 20 years. 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. The three judges scored the bout 120108, 118110, and 118111. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. 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. 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. Ward would often use the jab to get there as discussed earlier. Ive taken a lot of punishment. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. We are boxers. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. 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. Ill never forget that day. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. In other words, Ward knows full well what hes getting himself into. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. [36], The World Boxing Council Board of Governors voted to make Ward "Champion in Recess" due to a broken hand Ward had sustained during the Super Six tournament. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. 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. 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. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. (404) 390-4075. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I remember once she stabbed him. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. He confirmed that he was still under contract with Roc Nation Sports, but rumours indicated that he could sign with Top Rank. Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. [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. In 2016, following a long period of sporadic in-ring activity, Ward moved up to light heavyweight and won the WBA (Undisputed version), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles from then-undefeated Sergey Kovalev. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. Weve spent enough time on the past, Ward said. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. Frank Duke Ward had once boxed as an amateur heavyweight and supported his family with a glass business. Every time I step in a ring to spar with a young fighter trying to prove something or make a name for themselves. Continue with Recommended Cookies. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. The fight should have continued. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. [74], Ward fought the unified IBF, WBA (Super) and WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev at the T-Mobile Arena on November 19, 2016. "[113], In 2009, Ward married his high school sweetheart Tiffiney, with whom he has three sons and a daughter. 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I've got to go look at the tape. Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. He would stay at the stance for too long. Daves father was beaming with approval. I could never leave Oakland., They always say you change after you get famous, he said the next day. 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. All three judges scored the fight lop-sided 120108 for Ward, who said post-fight of his win, "This means a lot to me. Andre is the champion. Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. Ward faced Jerson Ravelo on June 20, 2008, in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, for the vacant regional NABO super-middleweight title. The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. Suite 2. 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 . The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. 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. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Fair enough. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. Sports, the fight only generated around 130,000 buys on HBO PPV. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. Ward himself has a unique boxing style which is a mash up of many styles into one, Hi, I'm Jamie, and welcome to Boxing Life! Of course not. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. On May 16, 2009, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, Ward defeated former prospect Edison Miranda by unanimous decision. 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. Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? For the most part, the American would float between stances using a. "[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. Ward is now a retired and former world champion boxer from Oakland, California. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power shots. 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. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). I know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. [65] 8,532 fans packed the arena on fight night. Thats a dangerous place to be. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. However, this was where Ward would take advantage by throwing short sharp shorts. When I was a kid, the hill nearby and these streets seemed huge. 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. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. [91][92] Ward addressed the public by stating, "I'm going to keep it short and sweet. I have respect for him." I was just teetering. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. I didnt want my story to be reduced to just another clich, rags-to-riches, kid from the ghetto and all that. 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. 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. But its a dangerous fight for him too. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." 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). 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 are a top boxing blog that brings you personal coverage on equipment reviews, training tips, fighter analysis, nutrition, news and motivation.I created Boxing Life simply because of a passion for the sweet sciencethe sport of boxing. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. [28], In the post fight interviews, Abraham said through a translator, "I started well, and I thought I did good the first three rounds He didn't hit me, and I was blocking a lot of his shots. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. I'm finished. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). Nearby Areas. 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. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. EP 52: Heather Hardy and Ronica Jeffrey on Women Boxing, Tyson Fury On Brother Tommy: "If He Loses To Jake Paul Then Hes Finished With The Boxing", Boxing Insider Fight Night: 8 Rds. [61], On November 12, 2015, in advance of his upcoming move up to the light heavyweight division, Ward vacated his WBA super middleweight title. 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. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. [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. Of the best fighters in the ignition no fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than,. On June 20, 2008, in Carson, California climbs half-naked between the and! 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