Grant Park Counseling Group. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. After his parents fell to drug abuse, Ward was looked after by his godfather, Virgil Hunter, who became his trainer and remained his trainer for the length of his career. 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. 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. 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. Yet his role in boxing was never descended from Muhammad Alis brash hero, Mike Tysons villain, or Floyd Mayweather Jr.s Money-obsessed anti-hero. First up, Ward would like to fight on the inside at different points in the fight against specific fighters in his career. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). He confirmed that he was still under contract with Roc Nation Sports, but rumours indicated that he could sign with Top Rank. Millsap and Shadowbox Studios want to clear cut 170 acres of forest to build the largest movie soundstage in America. My dad was gone. Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. 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Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. But just like the great champions, his defense was just very good fundamentals for the most part. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); A lot of fighters only get taught to use their hands first and not their feet and is often a part that gets neglected by many fighters. 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. How many times did they bet against Floyd? But Ive never cheered for or against him. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. I cramped up, and I got too tense." Andre Ward saw some improvement in Efe Ajagba on Saturday night. 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. [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. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. Not acting like Mayweather doesnt equate to false modesty, as some bewilderingly seem to think. Ward noted extreme pain in the sixth round of the fight as well as one week prior, though the initial X-ray came back clear. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. He attended Hayward High School. The main person in my life was gone. 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! Back in 2018 former pound-for-pound star, two-weight world champion, and Hall of Famer, Andre Ward, really caught my eye on Twitter. But I cant say I agree with it.. But its a dangerous fight for him too. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. But we made adjustments and got the win. However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. 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 . Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. 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. My wife sees it. The American had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur 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. 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. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. I reply that I believe hes the best boxer in the world. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. Ward stated his only regret was that he wasn't able to stop Green, who turned up to survive. Andre Ward H.O.F. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. 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. [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. (see below). [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. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. Ward dictated the pace for the vast majority of the bout, showcasing good strength and ring generalship against Barrera. 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. Thats a defense mechanism Thats how he survived so long. He wasnt looking too hot, but I was sure hed figure it out. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. They granted him champion emeritus status. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. An injury and eventual surgery to the right shoulder has made Ward even more reliant on the left hand, causing him to even switch to southpaw on occasion to land his power punches. 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. Yet others will actually be happy to see a well known individual acting over the age of seventeen. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. I didnt feel like I had to. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. Brand entered the fight as a 100-1 underdog. Our Top Coaching Course. Im trying to avoid those same demons. 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. And the fact that Ward sticks to what he does best winning rather than gloating, speaks volumes. [citation needed]. (Son of God) was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. Hes Roy! In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. on March 26, 2016, on HBO. [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. Hes a grownup. "[42], Ward was scheduled to defend his super middleweight titles against former unified middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik on January 26, 2013, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. This is the first time in his life hes been inside the ring with somebody where he couldnt do exactly what he wanted to, Lopez said. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. I'm finished. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. Seriously, guys like Mayweather, McGregor, and others behave like kids sometimes. Ward landed 166 from 463 thrown (36%) whilst Barrera landed 111 of 722 punches thrown (15%). But he never did. In 2002, he won the Under 19 National Championship and was also a two time U.S. National Champion in 2001 and 2003 at middleweight. Its a dangerous fight., I know. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. 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. CompuBox stats showed that Ward landed 80 of 238 punches (34%) whilst Kovalev landed more punches with 95 of his 407 thrown (23%). MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. In my opinion, Andre Ward was a true pugilist and once in generational talent who I believe couldve fought in an era of boxing. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. I took the fight to him and closed the show. I've always fought the best. 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. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. [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. And in a word of grownup problems, its nice to see the grownups take center stage every once in a while. Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. That doesnt mean these individuals dont like flash. Hes a man. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. Now that it's over with, I'm ecstatic I was able to defend this belt one time. He was out cold. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. He's not exciting, after all. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. Its what I do, its not who I am. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Get in here!, See? Ward said and laughed. You aint gonna get away with anything. His pastor, former NFL running back Napoleon Kaufman, has played one of the biggest roles in Wards life since he got his life back on track after his fathers death. I give him credit. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. Every day, Ward said. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? The fight was to take place in Oakland, California at the Oracle Center. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. [63] Barrera was risking his IBF mandatory position in this fight. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. And a man can be broken. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. 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. This isnt my life. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. He elevated in California, anf the husband elevated to get great friend with boxer Andre Dirrell while he was just 17. [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. Thats my motivation. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. 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. [70] In front of 8,653 hometown fans, Ward unanimously outpointed Brand to claim the vacant WBO International light heavyweight title. Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. Which, of course, brings us back to Ward. Dave was the only person who refused to smile. 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. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Ward had been a fan of his since the mid-90s. For more info on the land swap, and to donate to a lawsuit against Millsap, visit StoptheSwap.org. Now, this wasnt something Ward would use too often toward the end of his career, but more in his amateur days and younger professional career. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. Location. The fight was to take place on BET. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power shots. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. "It was a classic hometown decision. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. 1 Review. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. [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. 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) En route to a wide unanimous decision victory, Ward dropped Barrera to the canvas in the third round as he turned a left hook while on the ropes. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. Ward ended his career undefeated with 32 wins, 16 of which came inside the distance. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. Ward, who fought his biggest name to date said, "This is kind of a bittersweet victory. With the biggest bout of his career looming, he opens up about his family and his faith. Dave pressed harder and a few light shots from Ward stamped the sweat into his eyes and produced tears. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. [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. 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. That night is the first game of the Western Conference Finals for the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. I did it. Daves father was hugging his son in the ring and helping him with his bloody nose. He lost that fight in a judges decision that like the other four he playfully questions the legitimacy of to this day. 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). Ive had that over and over again my whole career. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. I remember once she stabbed him. I wanted to be a kid. 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. All levels twerking strippers do n't know andre ward prevent defense career winning multiple titles at all levels,... 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