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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. Andre Ward, S.O.G. 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. In the co-featured non-televised portion of the card, heavyweight world contender Cristobal Arreola took on Nagy Aguilera of the Dominican Republic. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Ive boxed for over 20 years. But Ive had many. All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. I took the fight to him and closed the show. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. But while the Germany-based Armenian had lost none of his strength and durability . But thats enough to walk away and be happy. Gods not a genie. Every time I step in a ring to spar with a young fighter trying to prove something or make a name for themselves. Andre Ward Lt Heavyweight Champ Sweatpants $ 80 USD. Andre Ward fights to avoid a boxers bad ending. All three judges scored the fight lop-sided 120108 for Ward, who said post-fight of his win, "This means a lot to me. I sat down to watch him in the third row. Ward advanced to the semi-finals. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. I feel like a real champion now." Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. 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. In a few years I wont want any part of you. Where you going? Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. 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. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. 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) At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. My wife sees it. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. 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! He was the longtime world champion as a super middleweight, one of the most dangerous divisions in the sport. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. I didnt feel like I had to. Its what I do, its not who I am. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. Abraham entered having lost two of his previous three bouts. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. I did it. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. . Staying in control, its abundantly apparent, is one of the fundamental obsessions of his life. 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.. Required fields are marked *. 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. [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. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. 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. Not every round, but I thought I was doing very good. Its a dangerous fight., I know. A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living dementia-free longer. 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). As Wards parents descended into addiction, domestic violence, financial ruin, bouts of homelessness, and repeated stints in rehab, Hunter would become not only Wards trainer, but soon his godfather and temporary guardian. The venue was set up to hold 10,748. 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. The following are Andre Ward's Greatest Hits: 5. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. It just means Ward doesnt have a desire to exert all his energies exalting his own awesomeness. The ward covers parts of Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, Rogers Park . 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. 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. 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. Im chasing greatness. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. Every day, Ward said. Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. 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. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. I wanted to be like that. 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. Everyone said he did everything wrong, but he got away with it, he said. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. I just came to visit, Dave! Ward shrugged. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. [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. I told him I loved him. But we also got a bad decision, which is not what boxing needed. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. Really down. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. He had the tuxedo robe. He claimed that it was done to make him look "vulnerable and expose him with weight loss. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). Manage Settings Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. We are boxers. [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. 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. Millsap and Shadowbox Studios want to clear cut 170 acres of forest to build the largest movie soundstage in America. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. [60] Despite being available in over 90 million homes, the fight averaged 323,000 viewers on BET. Hes that good.. I've got to go look at the tape. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. [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. [40][41], The fight was watched by an average 1.3 million viewers on HBO. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. [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. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. 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. He lost that fight in a judges decision that like the other four he playfully questions the legitimacy of to this day. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. He may not be as flashy as I was, but I wasnt as flashy as Ali was when I came up either, Jones said. Youre left asking, Who am I? . 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. He called and asked if he could take the day off because he wasnt feeling well. Coming soon,\" wrote future Hall of Famer Andre Ward, who recently took to social media to post video from one of his master classes on boxing that he'll be teaching at the Everbody Fights Fight School. But as most know, footwork isnt everything in boxing and it was in fact his lead hand that he would use alongside this footwork that really made him difficult to hit. 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 . The fight went to the scorecards and Ward was far ahead by scores of 9892, 9892, and 9793 at the time of the stoppage. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. 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. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. Which doesnt mean I dont take it seriously. Of course not. 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. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. 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.. Location. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. Atlanta, GA 30315. 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. I can work with that.. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. on March 26, 2016, on HBO. 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. I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. He lived with his wife nearby.. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. 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. 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. But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. Muhammad Ali, after all, stood for something. What a loser. I cramped up, and I got too tense." Which, of course, brings us back to Ward. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. [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. 1 Review. Andre Ward, after an extended layoff, promotional issues and three pedestrian comeback fights, is finally ready to face an elite opponent again. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). Theyd get into a knock-down, drag-out fight. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. First up, Ward would like to fight on the inside at different points in the fight against specific fighters in his career. 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. This event marked Ward's first time fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. I remember once she stabbed him. Ward would often use the jab to get there as discussed earlier. I want to fight the best. How many times did they bet against Floyd? In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. Get in here!, See? Ward said and laughed. This isnt my life. Check it out! His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. I've always fought the best. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. Hes Roy! Thats a defense mechanism Thats how he survived so long. 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. He's very good defensively. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . Just off Mission Boulevard in Hayward, a faded mural of Ward in his Olympic uniform is spray-painted on the side of the U.S. Karate and Boxing Gym where Hunter was working at the time. Taking vitamin D supplements appeared to ward off dementia in a new, large-scale study. . And then hed relapse. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up He dreads receiving another call like the one he received about his dad. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. I'll see you in November." During his reign as light heavyweight champion, Ward was ranked as the world's best active boxer, pound for pound, by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB), as well as the world's best active boxer in the division by The Ring, the TBRB, and BoxRec. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. 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. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. That I was able to be an inspiration to him on the way up is something Ive always felt honored about.. The American had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. [73] The fight averaged on 742,000 viewers on HBO. They did it to Floyd, too. In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. Virgil Hunter kept him as an orthodox fighter. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. 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. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. 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. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. May 14, 2011. [10][11], Ward's first fight in the tournament took place in his hometown of Oakland, California, against Ring Magazine #1 ranked and joint tournament favorite Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KO) on November 21, 2009. [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. 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. I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. "[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. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Sale. 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. Ward had been a fan of his since the mid-90s. 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. He put my medal on. Theres a For Sale sign out front. 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 Ive taken punishment. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. 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. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. Everyone likes flash. Kessler was the strong favorite going into Showtime's Super Six tournament. Andre Ward IBHoF Bio Name: Andre Ward Alias: S.O.G. but this itself definitely gave Ward an advantage by giving him a much more powerful lead hand earning much respect from opponents. He would stay at the stance for too long. Dave was the only person who refused to smile. This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. [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. Not acting like Mayweather doesnt equate to false modesty, as some bewilderingly seem to think. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. No fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than Ward, who is 29-0 as a professional with 15 knockouts. Thats when Virgil took me in. He successfully defended his titles in a rematch against Kovalev a year later, after which he retired from boxing. On November 19, Ward will challenge Sergey Kovalev . I gotta figure that out.. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. 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). From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. Every time I spar or take big shots in my fights, I may not show it, but Ive taken some punishment. Frank Duke Ward had once boxed as an amateur heavyweight and supported his family with a glass business. Didnt I warn you? Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. Ward defeated Kessler to via technical decision in round 11 to win his first world title. Ward dictated the pace for the vast majority of the bout, showcasing good strength and ring generalship against Barrera. 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