How many times did they bet against Floyd? Faith was a crucial part of his road back. [78][79] Kovalev's promoter, Kathy Duva, said, "We got a great fight, which is what boxing needed. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. The dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. 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. Your email address will not be published. And it continued to happen on and off for the next few years., Ward pointed up at his bedroom window. 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. 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 easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. Ward defeated Green by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. But Ive never cheered for or against him. Its in a cul-de-sac on a quiet, narrow street. I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. Manage Settings On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He attended Hayward High School. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It was quite hard to hit him. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. Ward earned a purse of $850,000 compared to the small amount of $30,000 earned by Brand. Ward won the fight via 8th round TKO and defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO titles, and won the vacant The Ring title. [citation needed], Ward started boxing in 1994. And then hed relapse. There was nobody out there like him.. Ward shook his head, smiling. Hes a man. [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. 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. Nearby Areas. Tyson plunged into economic and existential free fall. Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. 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. This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. I wanted to not care about anything. The fight was called off because Green had an obligation with ESPN to fight Rubin Williams on January 4. 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. For example, if the offense has a third-and-24 situation, a . Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. In a career-defining performance, undefeated hometown favorite Ward put the U.S. on the board in the Super Six and captured the WBA super middleweight title with a dominant 11 round technical decision over Denmark's Kessler in their Group Stage 1 bout. I feel like a real champion now." However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. He and Tiffany now have four children, Andre Jr., 15; Malachi, 13; Amira, 7, their only girl; and Mika, 3. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. It was my mother who was gone. Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. But while the Germany-based Armenian had lost none of his strength and durability . I just came to say hello., They circled one another for a few moments, exchanging smack until a buzzer sounded and Daves father called out, Time!. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. 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. Hes a grownup. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. Ward threatened to retire if he didn't get things "his way" for the rematch. Miranda said of Ward in the post fight, "I thought it was going to be easier, but it was tougher than I was expected. Every time I step in a ring to spar with a young fighter trying to prove something or make a name for themselves. [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. I took the fight to him and closed the show. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. As a professional he fought at two weight categories in the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions, picking up and retiring with an impressive undefeated boxing record of 32 fights and victories (16 KOs). He went down. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. But for those that box or love the deeper detail of boxing techniques or tactics he is one the best to learn from. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. Ward is now a retired and former world champion boxer from Oakland, California. For the most part, I grew up middle-class. 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. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. The main person in my life was gone. 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. We visit the house where his father died and then drive to 2656 Pepper Place Street. He would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. As Ward finished his workout, he offered to drive me around Oakland to the many homes where he lived growing up. Besides, Ward, in case you dont know, is also an amazing fighter. I give it everything I have.. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. but this itself definitely gave Ward an advantage by giving him a much more powerful lead hand earning much respect from opponents. Im going to give you a glimpse into boxings future.. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. Ward defeated Kessler to via technical decision in round 11 to win his first world title. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. Joe Louis was left a coked-out wreck. He would touch with Dawson before instead quickly changing the route of attack by throwing a right to the body before going up top again. Then he grinned and began nodding. Ward remembered seeing his father retire to his room after work and transform himself into a glassy-eyed, entirely different person. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. "[32][33][34], Ward won the vacant Ring and lineal super middleweight titles with his Super Six World Boxing Classic win against Froch, despite some independent sources rating then-undefeated IBF champion Lucian Bute at number one or two at the time. I wanted to stay numb in this completely surreal way. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. I respect him as a champion. 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 faced Jerson Ravelo on June 20, 2008, in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, for the vacant regional NABO super-middleweight title. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. I whispered in his ear, Im going to finish what we started. Not every round, but I thought I was doing very good. His dad died suddenly of a heart attack. Thats my motivation. When we gonna do it again, Dre? Dave prodded Ward, as his father laughed. "It was a classic hometown decision. First up, Ward would like to fight on the inside at different points in the fight against specific fighters in his career. Required fields are marked *. Email Support. But we made adjustments and got the win. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living dementia-free longer. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. Andre Ward is knocked down in the fourth round by Darnell Boone during their middleweight fight on November 19, 2005 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. Dawson was coming off a big win against future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins in April. on March 26, 2016, on HBO. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. In 2015, Ward made his acting debut in the American sports drama film and Rocky franchise spin-off, Creed, as the light heavyweight boxer Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. [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. Andre Ward Continues As Ringside Analyst For Top Rank On ESPN Boxing News Multi-Year Contract Extends Ward's ESPN Tenure - Continues as ringside analyst for Top Rank on ESPN Continues as. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. First time around, the man is world champion, and he's been on top a long time. 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. 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. 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. 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. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. 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. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. CompuBox stats showed that Ward landed 80 of 238 punches (34%) whilst Kovalev landed more punches with 95 of his 407 thrown (23%). I also have a lot of reason to be. "[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 isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. 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. Hes not exciting, after all. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. [63] Barrera was risking his IBF mandatory position in this fight. No warning. Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. And has been reported that he hasnt lost a fight since being 12 years old. [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. Prevent defense in football is when the defense lines up their linebackers and defensive backs near the goal line to prevent a long pass. Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. I sat down to watch him in the third row. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. 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. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. The cut would force the referee to stop the fight. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. Dirrell's trainer and uncle Leon Lawson Jr., told ESPN that Dirrell had neurological problems. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. This time leave the excuses at home." But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. Prevents Big Plays. Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. 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. He was totally groggy and out of it. Ward won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. Whats that? I don't feel cheated. 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. All three judges scored the fight lop-sided 120108 for Ward, who said post-fight of his win, "This means a lot to me. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. This showed in round 7 when Brand's right eye suddenly started to swollen up. The American would always invest in these shots against the majority of the fighters he fought. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. [40][41], The fight was watched by an average 1.3 million viewers on HBO. I remember Andre and his brother going to swimming pools in Carson City with Frank and there was nearly always a fistfight with Frank defending his children from the comments from white kids at the pool. I could not have done this without you." She sees the aftermath. I have respect for him." But we also got a bad decision, which is not what boxing needed. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. Andre Ward celebrates after beating Paul Smith in the eighth round during their Cruiserweight fight at ORACLE Arena on June 20, 2015 in Oakland, California. 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. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. I remember once she stabbed him. I hope you enjoy visiting and can find something that will suit your boxing lifestyle. 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. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. [38] The fight, billed as "Ward vs. Dawson World Champions Made In America'' took place at 168lbs for Ward's super middleweight titles. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. Ward had to adjust his game plan as he was unable to fight on the inside. 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. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. This in turn can help judges swing around in your favor, even if the opponent has thrown more punches. Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles; Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title; Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, Vasquez held 78.06 percent of the vote to challengers Christian Blume's 15.14 percent and Jane Lucius' 6.6 percent. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. 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. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. [96], In front of 10,592, the fight ended with controversy in the 8th round with a victory for Ward. Ill never forget that day. I know I would like to see it! Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. Hes that good.. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. "[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. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. What a loser. After the fight with Boone, Ward went on to win his next six fights, including TKO victories over undefeated Andy Kolle (this fight was the last of five that Ward fought within the middleweight limit of 160 lbs) and Francisco Diaz. At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. The fight should have continued. [57][58][59] Smith missed weight, coming in at 176.4 lbs and was fined 20% ($45,000) of his $225,000 purse by the California State Athletic Commission, half of which went to Ward and half to the commission. This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing. 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