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. . As he would prefer to use waist movement. 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. In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. Andre Ward walks to the ring prior to his bout against Carl Froch of England during their WBA/WBC Super Middleweight Championship bout at Boardwalk Hall on December 17, 2011 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 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. They granted him champion emeritus status. Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. Yet his role in boxing was never descended from Muhammad Alis brash hero, Mike Tysons villain, or Floyd Mayweather Jr.s Money-obsessed anti-hero. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). Thats my motivation. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. Sergey Kovalev, he's a great champion." [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. 1 Review. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. I aint done with you yet!, Ward stepped out of the ring shaking his head and sat down on the stairs leading up to the ring. Ward, who fought his biggest name to date said, "This is kind of a bittersweet victory. 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. The fight was billed as No Excuses. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. 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. Truth be told, he doesnt have to. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. He is now a boxing pundit on ESPN, with many still calling him out to return one last time. Ward threatened to retire if he didn't get things "his way" for the rematch. At 9, Ward was hoisted on his daddys shoulders to peek in the window. Ward trains at Virgil Hunters Hayward, California, gym, next to the San Mateo Bridge. Had enough? Ward hollered. Just pacing around. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. Where you going? Sale. Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. When we gonna do it again, Dre? Dave prodded Ward, as his father laughed. I'm finished. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. Our Top Coaching Course. He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. Grant Park Counseling Group. Ward described himself as a pick him type fighter in other words, he likes to pick you off and break you down with strong, accurate, and effective shots with a lower volume of punches. Hes a grownup. How many times did they bet against Floyd? As Ward finished his workout, he offered to drive me around Oakland to the many homes where he lived growing up. 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. 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. But instead of sticking to the southpaw stance. Ward made his pro debut on December 18, 2004, by scoring a second round TKO over Chris Molina. 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 lived with his wife nearby.. But at the time, even with the possibility of the Olympics just a few years away, Wards commitment to boxing began to unravel. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. Im trying to avoid those same demons. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. And in a word of grownup problems, its nice to see the grownups take center stage every once in a while. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. 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. Yet there are those who actually find Wards lack of swagger refreshing. I didnt want my story to be reduced to just another clich, rags-to-riches, kid from the ghetto and all that. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Andre Ward Lt Heavyweight Champ Sweatpants $ 80 USD. In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. "[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. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. 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. Frank Ward would seek treatment to get clean. Some people, though certainly not all, like fighters who have a degree of maturity about them. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. Ive boxed for over 20 years. They did it to Floyd, too. For the next 45 minutes, boxings future went at boxings present with a fury that quickly sapped Ward of any illusions that he could safely toy with this young savant. I shouldnt have made it, he said. Now in terms of using the Philly shell, Ward was more inclined to use the shoulder roll movement while also moving with his feet backward before resetting himself. We did it. Its what I do, its not who I am. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. But just like the great champions, his defense was just very good fundamentals for the most part. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. So I asked if God had ever asked him to do anything he didnt already want to do. Home Depot Center, Carson, California. Sports, the fight only generated around 130,000 buys on HBO PPV. Ward looked at Lopez and tried to keep a straight face. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. The fight took place on May 14, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." But he also has the poised glance of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and processing all available data. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. 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. 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 reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. 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. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. 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 little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. 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. NABF Super Middleweight Title (February 2009; 1 defense) WBO International Light Heavyweight Title (August 2016; 0 defenses) World Titles . Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. Andre Ward H.O.F. [63] Barrera was risking his IBF mandatory position in this fight. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. 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). Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. And then would use intelligent arm control when on the inside to stop his opponents from throwing uppercuts. Ward signed with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports in January 2015 and this was announced to be the first event under the Roc Nation banner. Tyson plunged into economic and existential free fall. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. You look at my track record. Every day, Ward said. He was totally groggy and out of it. 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 never leave Oakland." Mr. Jones. I want to fight the best. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. What you waiting for? Dave hollered, the voice like his physique still untouched by puberty. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. He would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. [55][56] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. I was better, and he was better this fight. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). Or by being too close for opponents to hit him cleanly or effectively. But after years of struggle, his mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is clean now. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. 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. "It was a classic hometown decision. 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.. But thats enough to walk away and be happy. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. But I cant say I agree with it.. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . He said, "We're going to the final, baby. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. I cramped up, and I got too tense." In 2002, he won the Under 19 National Championship and was also a two time U.S. National Champion in 2001 and 2003 at middleweight. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. Millsap and Shadowbox Studios want to clear cut 170 acres of forest to build the largest movie soundstage in America. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. That I was able to be an inspiration to him on the way up is something Ive always felt honored about.. [40][41], The fight was watched by an average 1.3 million viewers on HBO. After a while they couldnt bet against him, so instead they criticized his style. It may not be the kind of punishment my critics expect me to have taken, lying on the canvas unconscious. All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. Sharing Jones words with Ward almost has him blushing as he drove us to meet with his dads sister, Sandy Boos, to look over old photos from his childhood. Ward noticeably stiffened, but signed the merchandise before kissing his aunt on the cheek. For the most part, I grew up middle-class. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. I didnt feel like I had to. Muhammad Ali, after all, stood for something. Ive never talked about my story before, Ward said. [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. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. 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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. The cut would force the referee to stop the fight. This time leave the excuses at home." 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. 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. [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. Everyone said he did everything wrong, but he got away with it, he said. I lost the fight, fair and square. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. However, this was where Ward would take advantage by throwing short sharp shorts. Hed respond, he said. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. Andre Ward IBHoF Bio Name: Andre Ward Alias: S.O.G. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. Ward shook his head, smiling. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. 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