But I cant say I agree with it.. For example for the first knockdown. 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. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); A lot of fighters only get taught to use their hands first and not their feet and is often a part that gets neglected by many fighters. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Im on a mission. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. [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. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. For the most part, I grew up middle-class. Location. Still, he concluded that Kovalev faded late in the fight. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. Where you going? According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. The dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. 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. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. He was ready to step up to his biggest challenge against big American puncher Allan Green (25-1, 18 KOs), with the fight scheduled to take place on February 2, 2008, on HBO. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? I know Im very guarded. I was angry at God. I cramped up, and I got too tense." I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. 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. But while the Germany-based Armenian had lost none of his strength and durability . 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. He may not be as flashy as I was, but I wasnt as flashy as Ali was when I came up either, Jones said. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. [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. 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. Kessler was the strong favorite going into Showtime's Super Six tournament. But he moved up to light heavyweight last year so he could face Kovalev, a fearsome puncher, who is 30-0-1 with 26 knockouts and in 2011 beat an opponent so badly that he died shortly after the bout. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. 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. 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. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. Hes that good.. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. 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. [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. Andre is the champion. With the grace of God I did.. [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. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. I wanted to be like that. [38] The fight, billed as "Ward vs. Dawson World Champions Made In America'' took place at 168lbs for Ward's super middleweight titles. Didnt I warn you? I feel like a real champion now." Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. 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. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. 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. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. 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. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Ward wants to cheer on his friend Curry. His memoir, The Domino Diaries, was short-listed for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing and was a Boston Globe Best of 2015. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. Besides, Ward, in case you dont know, is also an amazing fighter. Has God ever told you no? When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. 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. 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. It was my mother who was gone. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. Ward defeated Kessler to via technical decision in round 11 to win his first world title. He had the tuxedo robe. But Ive taken punishment. In the later rounds, Ward seemed to take his foot off the gas, leaving Froch to win a couple rounds near the end of the fight, though they were close and fairly competitive rounds. He's not exciting, after all. 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. Ward trains at Virgil Hunters Hayward, California, gym, next to the San Mateo Bridge. In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. Hed respond, he said. The fight was called off because Green had an obligation with ESPN to fight Rubin Williams on January 4. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. You know who you are. Now, this wasnt something Ward would use too often toward the end of his career, but more in his amateur days and younger professional career. Grant Park Counseling Group. Hes a grownup. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. The prevent defense can also be run in early-game situations. Nearby Areas. Ward once described his style as formless and is no doubt inspired by what Bruce Lee said, Be shapeless, formless, like water. As Ward finished his workout, he offered to drive me around Oakland to the many homes where he lived growing up. In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. I give him credit. He would also use the jab to set himself up for other punches. Email Support. Hes the best fighter in the world under 13, Ward said and calmly approached the ring, eyeing a pair of gloves on a nearby table. On November 16, 2007, Ward beat undefeated Roger Cantrell by fifth-round TKO in Saint Lucia. Ward turned this over for a second. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. Ward went on to dominate the rest of the fight. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. I also have a lot of reason to be. 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I wanted to be a kid. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. One was the church he attends for Bible study, but the other was a surprise. Sale. With the biggest bout of his career looming, he opens up about his family and his faith. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. 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. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Then of course create opportunities up top. He and Tiffany now have four children, Andre Jr., 15; Malachi, 13; Amira, 7, their only girl; and Mika, 3. We were probably here for three or four years. The house is empty and Ward cautiously walked around the side to the backyard. Ward dictated the pace for the vast majority of the bout, showcasing good strength and ring generalship against Barrera. Hes not exciting, after all. He attended Hayward High School. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. Andre Ward fights to avoid a boxers bad ending. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. Andre Vasquez easily retained his seat as 40th Ward alderman. When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? But we made adjustments and got the win. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. Or by being too close for opponents to hit him cleanly or effectively. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). I could not have done this without you." The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. Though the 30-year-old gamely fought on, the knockout he needed to win never appeared remotely likely and he looked a spent man by the end as he picked up the second loss of his 31-fight pro career. 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. Had enough? Ward hollered. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. Ive had that over and over again my whole career. [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. I'm a boxing analyst, amateur boxer, and blogger looking to pass on my boxing experiences and passion to anyone looking to learn or find out more about the sport of boxing. 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.. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. I gotta figure that out.. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. [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. Required fields are marked *. But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. The symmetry is apparent in the difficulty his opponents have had in trying to penetrate his defenses. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." My parents were there, but not there. The venue was set up to hold 10,748. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. "[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. I wanted to not care about anything. ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. Which, of course, brings us back to Ward. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? 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. Thats when Virgil took me in. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. Home Depot Center, Carson, California. Even to use it to create counter-punching opportunities. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. The hand was broken in two places. I've always fought the best. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. The American had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. 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. Some people, though certainly not all, like fighters who have a degree of maturity about them. I think about that all the time. It was quite hard to hit him. 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. 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. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. At that point, nearly everyone in the gym flooded toward the ring. I have respect for him." [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. Ward noticeably stiffened, but signed the merchandise before kissing his aunt on the cheek. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. 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. [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. Boxing is just a season, Ward said. 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. This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. Ive boxed for over 20 years. Throughout the fight, Ward out landed Green by nearly 200 punches. I give it everything I have.. 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. But for Ward, the jab was a tool to use the opportunity to slip up on the inside on some opponents, much like the great Roberto Duran would do as well. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. Yet others will actually be happy to see a well known individual acting over the age of seventeen. How many times did they bet against Floyd? Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. [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. Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. I'm finished. 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. After his parents fell to drug abuse, Ward was looked after by his godfather, Virgil Hunter, who became his trainer and remained his trainer for the length of his career. [63] Barrera was risking his IBF mandatory position in this fight. [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. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. And has been reported that he hasnt lost a fight since being 12 years old. WBA super middleweight title. But for those that box or love the deeper detail of boxing techniques or tactics he is one the best to learn from. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. 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. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. Ward has been quoted in the past in saying how the jab is a lost art in terms of how it is used and thrown. Taking vitamin D supplements appeared to ward off dementia in a new, large-scale study. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. Andre Ward H.O.F. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. A rope for Ward to climb inside Vegas canvas this weekend, fighters... 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