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. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. 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.. He called and asked if he could take the day off because he wasnt feeling well. [55][56] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. Mr. Jones. Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. 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. He claimed that it was done to make him look "vulnerable and expose him with weight loss. 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! I told him I loved him. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. I wanted to be like that. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. Andre Ward, S.O.G. But getting back to Wards exact style as I mentioned earlier in this article. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. Back in 2018 former pound-for-pound star, two-weight world champion, and Hall of Famer, Andre Ward, really caught my eye on Twitter. He's not exciting, after all. 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. I cramped up, and I got too tense." In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). I never had one home where I grew up. Didnt I warn you? You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. Had enough? Ward hollered. [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. Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. [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. Like Ward, hes undefeated, but he can also take an opponent out with a mere jab and has boxing skills which, believe it or not, might come close to matching his power. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. The same year Wards father died, he met his boxing hero, Roy Jones Jr., for the first time. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. I sat down to watch him in the third row. The cut would force the referee to stop the fight. Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. 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. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. Besides, Ward, in case you dont know, is also an amazing fighter. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. 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. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. [61], On November 12, 2015, in advance of his upcoming move up to the light heavyweight division, Ward vacated his WBA super middleweight title. 30 Day Exchange. 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. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. 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. The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. How do you think I survived? Seriously, guys like Mayweather, McGregor, and others behave like kids sometimes. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. ("Son of God") is regarded pound for pound as one of the best champions in the last 10 years. Ward defeated Green by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010. On November 16, 2007, Ward beat undefeated Roger Cantrell by fifth-round TKO in Saint Lucia. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. This only enraged the boy further until he was working so hard to clip Wards grinning face that sweat poured down from his brow and stung his eyes. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power shots. We told you this is what we wanted to do. 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. I think Im the same shy guy Ive been all my life.. 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. Thats when Virgil took me in. My job is to make it where they cant argue. [108][109], On December 15, 2020, Ward was announced as being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility. 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. It would give his opponent a false sense of security that he only has one arm available to use, so cant do anything. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. 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. I can't explain it. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. He's very good defensively. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. 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. His dad died suddenly of a heart attack. He looked good. 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. Hes that good.. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. 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. 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. But he also has the poised glance of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and processing all available data. "[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. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. She sees the aftermath. Daves father was hugging his son in the ring and helping him with his bloody nose. Then, in the tenth round, Ward dropped Dawson to a knee after a solid combination, which prompted referee Steve Smoger to stop the fight after Dawson could not continue. I'm finished. "[106][107] Also in the statement read, "As I walk away from the sport of boxing today, I leave at the top of your glorious mountain, which was always my vision and my dream. This event marked Ward's first time fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. I was numb. Sports, the fight only generated around 130,000 buys on HBO PPV. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. [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. Taking vitamin D supplements appeared to ward off dementia in a new, large-scale study. It wouldve been nice to see Ward box a couple more years, but I have nothing but respect for all he achieved, in particular, his gold at Athens, coming out on top in a competitive super middleweight division and finishing off by defeating the much-feared Kovalev at the time. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? 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.. Ive boxed for over 20 years. The next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. Ward defeated Roy Ashworth on April 7, 2005, by disqualification. [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. Suite 2. 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. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. And a man can be broken. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. Ward would usually try to battle with his stronger left arm to throw uppercuts or hooks at this point. 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. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. Virgil Hunter kept him as an orthodox fighter. Check it out! [40][41], The fight was watched by an average 1.3 million viewers on HBO. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. But more importantly, accurate hard-landed punches will more likely hurt your opponent than hitting gloves/arms. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. [43], On March 23, 2013, the WBC stripped Ward of the WBC super-middleweight title belt for being inactive for a long period of time, and for failing to face a mandatory challenger. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. 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. 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. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. He lost that fight in a judges decision that like the other four he playfully questions the legitimacy of to this day. He wasnt looking too hot, but I was sure hed figure it out. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. I was different. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. That doesnt mean these individuals dont like flash. When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? In a statement, he said, "I want to be clear I am leaving because my body can no longer put up with the rigors of the sport and therefore my desire to fight is no longer there. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. It was later confirmed that he would fight on June 20, against British Paul Smith (35-5, 20 KOs) at the Oracle Arena in California at a 172 lbs catchweight fight. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. Andre Ward H.O.F. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. Andre is the champion. I want to fight the best. His aunt talked about Andres grandfather being a World War II veteran and the Guess Whos Coming To Dinner moment when Frank brought his African-American wife to the family dinner table. Sharing Jones words with Ward almost has him blushing as he drove us to meet with his dads sister, Sandy Boos, to look over old photos from his childhood. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. No fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than Ward, who is 29-0 as a professional with 15 knockouts. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. Ward looked at Lopez and tried to keep a straight face. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. Our Top Coaching Course. 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 was just teetering. What's more, he doesn't fight nearly as much as . Has God ever told you no? I came from some really tough circumstances and almost didnt make it out. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. Its a dangerous fight., I know. He was totally groggy and out of it. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. Ward told me he grew up always thinking of his hulking father as Superman. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. He uses and mixes elements of certain styles depending on the situation in front of him. [66][67][68] The fight averaged 1.064 million viewers and peaked at 1.152 million viewers. But we made adjustments and got the win. 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. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. I did it. But as someone who studies and loves the sweet science of boxing, I have to disagree. 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. I wanted to not care about anything. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. Guarded is what got me by. In the co-featured non-televised portion of the card, heavyweight world contender Cristobal Arreola took on Nagy Aguilera of the Dominican Republic. 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 still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. We are boxers. [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. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Sale. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. Your email address will not be published. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. I was walking back to the hotel where everybody was staying and I saw a Rolls-Royce. On May 16, 2009, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, Ward defeated former prospect Edison Miranda by unanimous decision. [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. All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. (see below). Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. But now it is important to go into these individual aspects he used within his style throughout his career. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. That I was able to be an inspiration to him on the way up is something Ive always felt honored about.. Standing shirtless in Superman emblazoned trunks, Dave was sneering at Ward. In a few years I wont want any part of you. At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. Ill never forget that day. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. [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. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. This isnt my life. He attended Hayward High School. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up Paulie Malignaggi noted the high degree of difficulty both fighters faced that night and doubted the prospect of a one-sided affair in the case of a rematch. 4 KOs) making his first defense against fellow . Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. Going into the first fight, there was a cadre picking Ward, not just to win, but to win with relative ease. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. I reply that I believe hes the best boxer in the world. Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. The fight took place on May 14, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. 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. He had the tuxedo robe. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. I know I would like to see it! "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. I didnt feel like I had to. Its what I do, its not who I am. How many people walk away with all three? Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). 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