Every day, Ward said. Ward turned this over for a second. I know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. He rose to worldwide prominence upon entering the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament in 2009, where he won the World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight title (Super version) from Mikkel Kessler in the opening group stage. And a man can be broken. May 14, 2011. A right hand from Ward had Kovalev in trouble, which was followed by several body shots, including a low blow. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. I was better, and he was better this fight. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. [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). Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. 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. I have respect for him." His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. Ward made his pro debut on December 18, 2004, by scoring a second round TKO over Chris Molina. They did that to Roy Jones his whole career. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. This in turn can help judges swing around in your favor, even if the opponent has thrown more punches. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. 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. Mr. Jones. 30 Day Exchange. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. Andre Ward Lt Heavyweight Champ Sweatpants $ 80 USD. You remember that, Andre? Before we left, as Ward stood up to say goodbye, his aunt brought out some gloves for her nephew to sign. I was just teetering. Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. Fair enough. Hed be fired up and then be a zombie. When Ward was 12, he found a needle in his fathers room and naively brought it to him asking where it might have come from. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. [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. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. Hes a grownup. Ward defeated Green by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010. But is still an amazing lesson. 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. In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. He uses and mixes elements of certain styles depending on the situation in front of him. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. Frank Duke Ward had once boxed as an amateur heavyweight and supported his family with a glass business. One was the church he attends for Bible study, but the other was a surprise. EP 52: Heather Hardy and Ronica Jeffrey on Women Boxing, Tyson Fury On Brother Tommy: "If He Loses To Jake Paul Then Hes Finished With The Boxing", Boxing Insider Fight Night: 8 Rds. Its a dangerous fight., I know. I know Im very guarded. How many people walk away with all three? [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." Everyone said he did everything wrong, but he got away with it, he said. Much like Joe Louis, he would do it while fencing with his jab, before unleashing his huge power 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. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. I give him credit. Grant Park Counseling Group. 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. This event marked Ward's first time fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Andre Ward, S.O.G. 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. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. Ward's amateur career began in 1994. [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. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. Required fields are marked *. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. It would give his opponent a false sense of security that he only has one arm available to use, so cant do anything. 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). Ive boxed for over 20 years. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. I've always fought the best. And, should Ward best the terrifying Sergey Kovalev this weekend in their battle for light heavyweight supremacy (sorry, Adonis, youve taken all the oomph out of your own lineal championship), he will unquestionably be regarded as one of the greats. Ducktail on the back. Brand, who looked as though he came to survive 12 rounds, didn't initiate any action, which ultimately led him to lose all the rounds on the three scorecards. 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 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.. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. This showed in round 7 when Brand's right eye suddenly started to swollen up. Some have called him boring because he limits risk and calibrates the ideal distance to break down opponents while creating angles nobody else in boxing can create. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. This project would cement Atlanta as the new Hollywood, making the cost of living in our city outrageous. But we also got a bad decision, which is not what boxing needed. They granted him champion emeritus status. He lived with his wife nearby.. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. [102] The event produced a live gate of $2,187,340 from 6,366 tickets sold, including complimentary tickets, the full attendance was announced as 10,592. Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. It would all be situational for what was in front of him. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. [4] Andre's career started when his father took him to U.S. Karate School of the Arts,[5] a boxing gym in Hayward, California, when he was nine years old. I loved the swag, the way he dressed, the country accent, what he said, the way he did it his way. Of course not. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. Manage Settings There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. Had enough? Ward hollered. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . 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. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. On Aug. 6, Ward will face Colombian Alexander Brand at Oracle Arena in Wards hometown of Oakland, California. 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. 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. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up The ward covers parts of Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, Rogers Park . Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. Sale. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. I wanted to be like that. Ward noticeably stiffened, but signed the merchandise before kissing his aunt on the cheek. After a while they couldnt bet against him, so instead they criticized his style. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. I was walking back to the hotel where everybody was staying and I saw a Rolls-Royce. The dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Arthur is strong, and he's a hard hitter, [but] we showed that we can win in a way other than our original game plan [] "I wish the ref had let me fight on the inside, because that's what I had planned for. I wanted to stay numb in this completely surreal way. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. He might have excelled in other sports, but he chose boxing to concentrate on. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. All three judges scored the fight lop-sided 120108 for Ward, who said post-fight of his win, "This means a lot to me. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. 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. [85][86][87], Kovalev's manager Egis Klimas announced that negotiations had begun for the rematch between Ward and Kovalev. . 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. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. 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 has been quoted saying he was influenced by the top trio of Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins, and Floyd Mayweather which I can definitely see in how he fought. Then of course create opportunities up top. [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. Every single time. I think about that all the time. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. Ward wants to cheer on his friend Curry. But instead of sticking to the southpaw stance. Tyson plunged into economic and existential free fall. I feel like a real champion now." As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Dave pressed harder and a few light shots from Ward stamped the sweat into his eyes and produced tears. He wasnt looking too hot, but I was sure hed figure it out. Joe Louis was left a coked-out wreck. Frank Ward told his son hed found it in the street and didnt want anyone to find it. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. The fight was to take place on BET. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). . Ward would usually try to battle with his stronger left arm to throw uppercuts or hooks at this point. Gods not a genie. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. It may not be the kind of punishment my critics expect me to have taken, lying on the canvas unconscious. Suite 2. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. He would also use the jab to set himself up for other punches. The three judges scored the bout 120108, 118110, and 118111. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. Im chasing greatness. [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. 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. But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. Ward told me he grew up always thinking of his hulking father as Superman. 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 recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. (404) 390-4075. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. The fight was called off because Green had an obligation with ESPN to fight Rubin Williams on January 4. Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. "[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. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. Andre Ward kneels in the corner after defeating Ben Aragon in the third round by TKO in a 6 round Middleweight Bout on June 18, 2005 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Really down. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. [78][79] Kovalev's promoter, Kathy Duva, said, "We got a great fight, which is what boxing needed. In other words, Ward knows full well what hes getting himself into. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. 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. Ive had that over and over again my whole career. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. Abraham entered having lost two of his previous three bouts. He dreads receiving another call like the one he received about his dad. 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. Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles; Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title; Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. Kessler was the strong favorite going into Showtime's Super Six tournament. 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. 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 would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. I can work with that.. Not every round, but I thought I was doing very good. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. 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. [47] The fight started with rough tactics until Jack Reiss made an unprecedented move, penalizing both fighters two points each and warning them that he would end the fight if it did not clean up. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. Hes Roy! Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. On November 19, Ward will challenge Sergey Kovalev . [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. I know I would like to see it! When I was a kid, the hill nearby and these streets seemed huge. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. "[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. This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. Ward (26-0, 14 KOs), 28, of Oakland, Calif., was training for a Jan. 26 title defense against former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik when he injured the shoulder in a November sparring session. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. By: Sean Crose. 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 lost the fight, fair and square. [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. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. 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. Now probably one of the harder and more complex parts of Wards game was his inside fighting ability. Understanding that past brings perspective. There was nobody out there like him.. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Even to use it to create counter-punching opportunities. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. Brand entered the fight as a 100-1 underdog. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. Your email address will not be published. ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. Andre Ward fights to avoid a boxers bad ending. But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. [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. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. [citation needed]. After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. [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. 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. He successfully defended his titles in a rematch against Kovalev a year later, after which he retired from boxing. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. He called and asked if he could take the day off because he wasnt feeling well. Specializes in advanced food preparations, product execution (work flow), disseminating product information internally, participating in the design of all areas of the facility, supervising and . In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. [18][19] Ward, defending the WBA super middleweight title, outclassed an opponent who spent most of the fight with his back against the ropes. 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. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. There was also the great use of arm control where he would use his arms against the opponent to move out the way. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. This is fighting. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. I cramped up, and I got too tense." [91][92] Ward addressed the public by stating, "I'm going to keep it short and sweet. 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