Prevent defense in football is when the defense lines up their linebackers and defensive backs near the goal line to prevent a long pass. When I speak about this, I dont come from an ignorant place: I know what it is to be biracial when both sides dont accept you and you have that confusion of not feeling accepted, he said. Daves father was beaming with approval. Not acting like Mayweather doesnt equate to false modesty, as some bewilderingly seem to think. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. 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. From Smith's perspective, he sees a hand obstructing his path to the target, which can be very discouraging when he wants to initiate offense. 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. He may not be as flashy as I was, but I wasnt as flashy as Ali was when I came up either, Jones said. Ward won his next three fights, all by knockout, before going up against Darnell Boone on November 19, 2005. Atlanta, GA 30315. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. And a man can be broken. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. "[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. 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. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. Ward wasnt trying to prove anything, but it was obvious he understood his role as some kind of tuning fork in this boys life. 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. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. 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. Seriously, guys like Mayweather, McGregor, and others behave like kids sometimes. Then of course create opportunities up top. Ill never forget that day. 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. I want to end up in that category.. Punching a clock.. First time around, the man is world champion, and he's been on top a long time. [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). Im on a mission. 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. 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. Staying in control, its abundantly apparent, is one of the fundamental obsessions of his life. 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. Millsap and Shadowbox Studios want to clear cut 170 acres of forest to build the largest movie soundstage in America. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. [108][109], On December 15, 2020, Ward was announced as being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility. 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. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. ("Son of God") is regarded pound for pound as one of the best champions in the last 10 years. 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. 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. Ward wants to cheer on his friend Curry. 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. He was totally groggy and out of it. It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. Has God ever told you no? He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." [12] Kessler's WBA super-middleweight championship was also at stake. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. Andre Ward fights to avoid a boxers bad ending. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. I wanted to not care about anything. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). Dave was the only person who refused to smile. 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. What a loser. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. Guarded is what got me by. [35] The fight peaked at 580,000 viewers on Showtime. 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 . [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. (see below). [62], Boxing Scene reported In January 2016, Ward's light heavyweight debut was set against Cuban boxer Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) at the Oracle Arena. My wife sees it. Ive boxed for over 20 years. 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. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. There was nobody out there like him.. I always wanted to protect their names and protect who they were. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. In three years I wont be able to do that with him again, he said. Of course, theres no guarantee Ward will pull off such a career defying win. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. I was different. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. but this itself definitely gave Ward an advantage by giving him a much more powerful lead hand earning much respect from opponents. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. Boxing is just a season, Ward said. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. Daves father Kris, the owner of the boxing club, came over to greet Ward. I know Im very guarded. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. But there was a twist. He successfully defended his titles in a rematch against Kovalev a year later, after which he retired from boxing. I can work with that.. For example, if the offense has a third-and-24 situation, a . Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. Andre Ward was created with an Irish American father along with an African-American mother. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. I never had one home where I grew up. [73] The fight averaged on 742,000 viewers on HBO. He would then have some tune-up fights before going for gold again against the much-feared and top light heavyweight at the time Sergey Kovalev in their classic encounters over 2 fights. 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 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). The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. He would use his feet to move around the ring effectively and determine the distance. 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. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. The dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. The cut would force the referee to stop the fight. The house is empty and Ward cautiously walked around the side to the backyard. I don't feel cheated. 4 KOs) making his first defense against fellow . We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." This was all while attempting to control and hold at least one arm. I wanted to stay numb in this completely surreal way. Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. 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. When asked about the potential mega fight against Kovalev, Ward said, "It's never a problem. Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. I've always fought the best. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. As he would prefer to use waist movement. But he went on to fight 119 times in all as an amateur and lost only four more bouts. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. Gods told me plenty of times no. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. We were probably here for three or four years. But we made adjustments and got the win. [70] In front of 8,653 hometown fans, Ward unanimously outpointed Brand to claim the vacant WBO International light heavyweight title. But I cant say I agree with it.. 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. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. I could not have done this without you." However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. You know who you are. He went down. Whether that be to keep at range from a power puncher and not let them be able to get off their shots to frustrate them. Everyone likes flash. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. 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. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. My parents were there, but not there. 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. As the high-tech Aerospace and Defense Industry continues to advance, organizations are constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency and productivity while improving safety for their employees. 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. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. [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. 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 came up against big tough fighters such as Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, and Sergey Kovalev, who were all very dangerous at mid to long. And then hed relapse. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. [84], The fight reported to have done 160,000 buys on HBO PPV. For example for the first knockdown. This time leave the excuses at home." After he beats Kovalev, if hes still hungry, he can stick around. I know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. He would stay at the stance for too long. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. (Son of God) was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. And it continued to happen on and off for the next few years., Ward pointed up at his bedroom window. Dirrell's trainer and uncle Leon Lawson Jr., told ESPN that Dirrell had neurological problems. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. I did 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. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). But now it is important to go into these individual aspects he used within his style throughout his career. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. I was better, and he was better this fight. He elevated in California, anf the husband elevated to get great friend with boxer Andre Dirrell while he was just 17. They did it to Floyd, too. (404) 390-4075. But Ive had many. The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. [23] Fighting in front of his hometown crowd as part of a dual-site co-main event, Ward didn't land many big shots but repeatedly hit Bika with a stinging left jab that the challenger was unable to counter. A right hand from Ward had Kovalev in trouble, which was followed by several body shots, including a low blow. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. 30 Day Exchange. Answer (1 of 5): I think Andre Ward may have wanted a 'Super-fight' with Joe Calzaghe - BUT Calzaghe retired. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. Which doesnt mean I dont take it seriously. This is fighting. My dad was gone. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. He looked good. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. He had the tuxedo robe. By: Sean Crose. WBA super middleweight title. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. 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. 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. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. Hes that good.. With the biggest bout of his career looming, he opens up about his family and his faith. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. Really down. Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. Then he grinned and began nodding. 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. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. [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. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. I told him I loved him. He has perfected a combination of boxing styles over many years. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. I give it everything I have.. "[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. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. 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 saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. But I want people to know what Ive come through and overcome because maybe that can inspire somebody.. How do you think I survived? 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. Its in a cul-de-sac on a quiet, narrow street. Ward was knocked down for the first time in his career in round four. An MRI later revealed that Ward injured his lead left hand on which he relied for landing hooks to Froch's head. Offers online therapy. That doesnt mean these individuals dont like flash. Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. He would then use his head to lean on the shoulders of his opponent to apply pressure but also so his chin was protected. He claimed that it was done to make him look "vulnerable and expose him with weight loss. Despite this confession, Jones, 47, has now fought more than 13 years since that match. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. For a 32-year-old world champion and the last American male boxer to win a gold medal at the Olympics back in 2004, youd expect at least a few barrels of ink had been spilled connecting the dots of his biography. The hand was broken in two places. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. [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. [96], In front of 10,592, the fight ended with controversy in the 8th round with a victory for Ward. 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. Hes not exciting, after all. link to Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing, link to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis, These Are the Best Muay Thai Styles to Knockout an Opponent, Andre Ward Boxing Style A True Pugilist | Full Breakdown (https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFI), Andre Wards 10 habits to bad avoid in boxing. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. [30], Ward won the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament via unanimous decision . But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. 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. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. Im trying to shake those ghosts.. Im going to give you a glimpse into boxings future.. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. Andre Ward, S.O.G. 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