There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Ward is now a retired and former world champion boxer from Oakland, California. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. 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. (404) 390-4075. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. Andre Ward, S.O.G. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. I want to fight the best. As Ward finished his workout, he offered to drive me around Oakland to the many homes where he lived growing up. Kessler was the strong favorite going into Showtime's Super Six tournament. All three judges scored the fight lop-sided 120108 for Ward, who said post-fight of his win, "This means a lot to me. Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. 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. But instead of sticking to the southpaw stance. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Ward earned a purse of $850,000 compared to the small amount of $30,000 earned by Brand. I cramped up, and I got too tense." Thats a great question every God-fearing person needs to ask, Ward said. He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. Andre Ward Lt Heavyweight Champ Sweatpants $ 80 USD. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. 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. Sports, the fight only generated around 130,000 buys on HBO PPV. Staying in control, its abundantly apparent, is one of the fundamental obsessions of his life. The prevent defense can also be run in early-game situations. The ward covers parts of Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, Rogers Park . However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. [83] CompuBox stats showed that Kovalev landed more punches, 126 of 474 punches; Ward landed 116 out of 337 thrown Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. Im on a mission. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. But thats enough to walk away and be happy. 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. Barrera was also dropped in the eighth round from a body shot, but referee Raul Caiz Sr. saw it as a low blow and as a result deducted a point from Ward. Statistically, I shouldnt have made it out.. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. Ward lives in Danville, California. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. Ward stated his only regret was that he wasn't able to stop Green, who turned up to survive. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. 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. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. 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 might have excelled in other sports, but he chose boxing to concentrate on. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. 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The same year Wards father died, he met his boxing hero, Roy Jones Jr., for the first time. Fair enough. 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. The venue was set up to hold 10,748. [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. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. The fight took place on May 14, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. 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. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. Or of UFC star Conor McGregor gloating essentially for the sake of gloating. 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. After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. We were probably here for three or four years. Everyone likes flash. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev have never headlined a pay-per-view fight, so it seems to make sense that the folks co-directing the promotion for their Nov. 19 light-heavyweight title bout on HBO . I don't feel cheated. Thats my motivation. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Thats when Virgil took me in. Yet one face stood out. 2. Lightweights - Heather Hardy vs. Taynna Cardoso, Ryan Garcia On Gervonta Davis: "Hes Explosive And Well Make Fireworks", Subriel Matias Stops Jeremiah Ponce In Furious IBF Title Bout, Tommy Fury Defeats Jake Paul In Exciting Battle By Split Decision. Offers online therapy. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. 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. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. When I was a kid, the hill nearby and these streets seemed huge. This time leave the excuses at home." Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. [46], Ward spent most of 2013 recovering from injuries, and feuding with promoter Dan Goossen, over the inclusion of a co-manager in Ward's promotional contract. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. But Ive taken punishment. Yet others will actually be happy to see a well known individual acting over the age of seventeen. [65] 8,532 fans packed the arena on fight night. 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. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. 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. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. Your email address will not be published. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Im trying to shake those ghosts.. [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. 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. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Youre left asking, Who am I? . [citation needed]. In 2011, Ward defeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Carl Froch in the tournament final to unify the titles, as well as winning the vacant Ring magazine and lineal titles. Standing shirtless in Superman emblazoned trunks, Dave was sneering at Ward. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. And then would use intelligent arm control when on the inside to stop his opponents from throwing uppercuts. Really down. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. Abraham entered having lost two of his previous three bouts. But we made adjustments and got the win. He dreads receiving another call like the one he received about his dad. But Ward was always a very good body puncher for the most part throughout his whole career. Theres a strange metaphor at work as you pull a third U-turn, trying to distinguish one anonymous beige cluster of office buildings and warehouses from the others, all moated with nearly vacant parking lots. Gods told me plenty of times no. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. Continue with Recommended Cookies. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. Of course not. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-box-4','ezslot_3',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-box-4-0'); When it comes to how Ward would fight. I also have a lot of reason to be. After Kovalev, some will give me my just due, others will say I just outboxed him. Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. 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. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. The fight went to the scorecards and Ward was far ahead by scores of 9892, 9892, and 9793 at the time of the stoppage. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. [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. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | EU Privacy Rights | Cookie Policy | Manage Preferences. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. [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). Ward had been a fan of his since the mid-90s. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. 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. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. 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. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. "[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. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. 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. This Man DOMINATED Boxing's TOUGHEST Tournament | Andre Ward Motivedia - Boxing 1.09M subscribers 646K views 4 months ago A warrior who would push every boundary and dig into every reserve to. Manage Settings In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. Every time I spar or take big shots in my fights, I may not show it, but Ive taken some punishment. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. In a few years I wont want any part of you. He called and asked if he could take the day off because he wasnt feeling well. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. We are boxers. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. After the bout, Ward gave a victory speech, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it -- it's not so unbelievable that we never thought we were going to win, but now that it's happened, it is unbelievable. In the fight he would fence with Dawsons southpaw jab, with his own, however, he would use it to condition the southpaw into a rhythm over time by touching w with him. I know Im very guarded. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. Grant Park Counseling Group. 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. But as someone who studies and loves the sweet science of boxing, I have to disagree. [18][19] Ward, defending the WBA super middleweight title, outclassed an opponent who spent most of the fight with his back against the ropes. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. This is fighting. [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. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. Ward defeated Roy Ashworth on April 7, 2005, by disqualification. In terms of being in the pocket with more aggressive opponents, this is where we would see Ward you elusive waist movement bending down to his right before either moving out the way or using it as an opportunity to clinch and fight on the inside. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. [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. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. Home Depot Center, Carson, California. At that point, nearly everyone in the gym flooded toward the ring. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. The following are Andre Ward's Greatest Hits: 5. Whats that? Now throughout his career, he had one notable but convincing win against Chad Dawson, who was a natural Light Heavyweight and former world champion who had dropped down in weight at the time to fight Ward. I know I would like to see it! Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. 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. (Son of God) was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. Understanding that past brings perspective. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. For his counter punching, it was more used with opponents who rushed in because of frustration that would be caught by him. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. Hes that good.. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? He was totally groggy and out of it. But I want people to know what Ive come through and overcome because maybe that can inspire somebody.. [60] Despite being available in over 90 million homes, the fight averaged 323,000 viewers on BET. That doesnt mean these individuals dont like flash. Where you going? But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. Ward would usually try to battle with his stronger left arm to throw uppercuts or hooks at this point. I want to end up in that category.. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. "[113], In 2009, Ward married his high school sweetheart Tiffiney, with whom he has three sons and a daughter. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. That night is the first game of the Western Conference Finals for the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. Another aspect of Wards genius here was simple forearm control to get off his shots, much like Mayweather would use on the inside as well. [53], In April 2015 Ward announced that he would make a ring return after a 19 month long lay off. (The arenas star attraction, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, is a friend and occasionally accompanies him to the ring carrying his championship belts.) This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. 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. Ward turned this over for a second. No fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than Ward, who is 29-0 as a professional with 15 knockouts. . [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Our Top Coaching Course. [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 finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. Abraham hurt Ward a couple of times in the final round, but it wasn't enough to finish Ward, who had dominated the fight and won a lopsided unanimous decision. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. 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. 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Hes not exciting, after all. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. Answer (1 of 5): I think Andre Ward may have wanted a 'Super-fight' with Joe Calzaghe - BUT Calzaghe retired. [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. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. Which doesnt mean I dont take it seriously. After a while they couldnt bet against him, so instead they criticized his style. Daves father was beaming with approval. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. 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. [55][56] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. He is now a boxing pundit on ESPN, with many still calling him out to return one last time. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . By: Sean Crose. Ive taken a lot of punishment. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. 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