But as someone who studies and loves the sweet science of boxing, I have to disagree. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. This event marked Ward's first time fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. That doesnt mean these individuals dont like flash. Im chasing greatness. I was better, and he was better this fight. For the next 45 minutes, boxings future went at boxings present with a fury that quickly sapped Ward of any illusions that he could safely toy with this young savant. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. 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. By: Sean Crose. 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!. The American would always invest in these shots against the majority of the fighters he fought. In the fight he would fence with Dawsons southpaw jab, with his own, however, he would use it to condition the southpaw into a rhythm over time by touching w with him. You know who you are. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Ward defeated Roy Ashworth on April 7, 2005, by disqualification. 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.. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. I know, I know, we're all supposed to hate Andre Ward. Despite this confession, Jones, 47, has now fought more than 13 years since that match. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? The following are Andre Ward's Greatest Hits: 5. I whispered in his ear, Im going to finish what we started. Stop Cop City (SCC) or Defend Atlanta Forest is a decentralized social movement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, whose goal is to stop construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center by the Atlanta Police Foundation and the City of Atlanta.Opponents of the facility are concerned about the growth of policing in the city, which has witnessed several protests against police violence . I know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. I wanted to be like that. I've always fought the best. Suite 2. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. Punching a clock.. 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 won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. 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. The main person in my life was gone. Truth be told, he doesnt have to. I know I would like to see it! Id see kids in school and that was the void that I had. 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. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Connecting with his own punches, particularly the short left hook and uppercut, while clinching, weaving and smothering his opponent's punches is commonplace in Ward fights. 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. But just like the great champions, his defense was just very good fundamentals for the most part. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. When we gonna do it again, Dre? Dave prodded Ward, as his father laughed. [85][86][87], Kovalev's manager Egis Klimas announced that negotiations had begun for the rematch between Ward and Kovalev. He has perfected a combination of boxing styles over many years. Grant Park Counseling Group. [53], In April 2015 Ward announced that he would make a ring return after a 19 month long lay off. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. 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. Our Top Coaching Course. The hand was broken in two places. For example, if the offense has a third-and-24 situation, a . Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. We are boxers. I want to fight the best. Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. Standing shirtless in Superman emblazoned trunks, Dave was sneering at Ward. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. He was out cold. 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.. I don't feel cheated. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. Andre Ward H.O.F. How many times did they bet against Floyd? I can't explain it. 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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. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). 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. Youre left asking, Who am I? . 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 faced Jerson Ravelo on June 20, 2008, in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, for the vacant regional NABO super-middleweight title. 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. Ward won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. Joe Louis was left a coked-out wreck. 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. Ward defeated Kessler to via technical decision in round 11 to win his first world title. Andre Ward, S.O.G. [110], His trainer, Virgil Hunter, says Ward harnesses his speed and ring intelligence to control distance and pace in fights while maintaining high punch accuracy and counterpunching skills. On November 19, Ward will challenge Sergey Kovalev . [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. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. 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. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. [37], Ward's next fight was announced on June 22, 2012, to take place at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on September 8, 2012, against The Ring and lineal light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson. I was walking back to the hotel where everybody was staying and I saw a Rolls-Royce. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. The fight went to the scorecards and Ward was far ahead by scores of 9892, 9892, and 9793 at the time of the stoppage. [citation needed]. [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. I'll see you in November." But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. 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. I never had one home where I grew up. If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. Every time I spar or take big shots in my fights, I may not show it, but Ive taken some punishment. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. Which, of course, brings us back to Ward. [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). I took the fight to him and closed the show. Its what I do, its not who I am. Didnt I warn you? [65] 8,532 fans packed the arena on fight night. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. When I was a kid, the hill nearby and these streets seemed huge. "[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. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. 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. Location. 30 Day Exchange. For the most part, the American would float between stances using a. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. How many people walk away with all three? [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. He lived with his wife nearby.. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. At that point, nearly everyone in the gym flooded toward the ring. Ducktail on the back. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. This is fighting. [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. 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 could not have done this without you." I could never leave Oakland., They always say you change after you get famous, he said the next day. 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. Im on a mission. Ward advanced to the semi-finals. [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. 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. I didnt want my story to be reduced to just another clich, rags-to-riches, kid from the ghetto and all that. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. WBA super middleweight title. 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.. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Ward recalled that the first violent confrontations between his parents began around the time he moved here. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. One day later, Frank Ward signed both his sons into the gym. In other words, Ward knows full well what hes getting himself into. But is still an amazing lesson. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. ANDRE WARD MASTER CLASS ON DEFENSE: "KNOW HOW TO USE IT AND WHEN TO USE IT" 157,070 views Jul 5, 2020 4.5K Dislike Share FightHype.com 1.2M subscribers "All fighters throw punches but not. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. 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. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. "It was a classic hometown decision. I feel like a real champion now." First up, Ward would like to fight on the inside at different points in the fight against specific fighters in his career. [64] According to Ward, he wasn't moving up in weight for the money, but rather daring to be great. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. 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 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.. 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. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. But its a dangerous fight for him too. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. 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. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. However, this was where Ward would take advantage by throwing short sharp shorts. Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing. Ward stated his only regret was that he wasn't able to stop Green, who turned up to survive. But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. 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). Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? Statistically, I shouldnt have made it out.. 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. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. May 14, 2011. The three judges scored the bout 120108, 118110, and 118111. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. Ward signed with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports in January 2015 and this was announced to be the first event under the Roc Nation banner. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. 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. In my opinion, Andre Ward was a true pugilist and once in generational talent who I believe couldve fought in an era of boxing. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. 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. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. What a loser. On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. It would give his opponent a false sense of security that he only has one arm available to use, so cant do anything. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. Andre Ward saw some improvement in Efe Ajagba on Saturday night. I was angry at God. He lost that fight in a judges decision that like the other four he playfully questions the legitimacy of to this day. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. I think Im the same shy guy Ive been all my life.. [96], In front of 10,592, the fight ended with controversy in the 8th round with a victory for Ward. The fight was to take place on BET. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. I remember once she stabbed him. But more importantly, accurate hard-landed punches will more likely hurt your opponent than hitting gloves/arms. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. Like Joe Louis, he lost his first amateur contest. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. Everyone said he did everything wrong, but he got away with it, he said. I lost the fight, fair and square. 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. [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. link to Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing, link to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis, These Are the Best Muay Thai Styles to Knockout an Opponent, Andre Ward Boxing Style A True Pugilist | Full Breakdown (https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFI), Andre Wards 10 habits to bad avoid in boxing. I wanted to be a kid. [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. 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