Ward later admitted it was his toughest fight to date, since he became professional. He and Tiffany now have four children, Andre Jr., 15; Malachi, 13; Amira, 7, their only girl; and Mika, 3. I didnt hear no bell! he yelled. Our Top Coaching Course. Its what I do, its not who I am. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. Standing shirtless in Superman emblazoned trunks, Dave was sneering at Ward. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Sale. Andre Ward kneels in the corner after defeating Ben Aragon in the third round by TKO in a 6 round Middleweight Bout on June 18, 2005 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. (404) 390-4075. He looked good. Of course, theres no guarantee Ward will pull off such a career defying win. 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. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. My job is to make it where they cant argue. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. Im trying to avoid those same demons. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up [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'm happy and excited because the fans had a good time, and there were a lot of people here, but I'm not 100 percent happy with my performance. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. Coming soon,\" wrote future Hall of Famer Andre Ward, who recently took to social media to post video from one of his master classes on boxing that he'll be teaching at the Everbody Fights Fight School. The main person in my life was gone. According to the NSAC, The T-Mobile Arena was put on hold for June 17, 2017, on HBO PPV. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. 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. The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. Despite this confession, Jones, 47, has now fought more than 13 years since that match. 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. [37], Ward's next fight was announced on June 22, 2012, to take place at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on September 8, 2012, against The Ring and lineal light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson. I remember once she stabbed him. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. 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. [17] The Ring Top 10 ranked super-middleweight Allan Green (25-1, 18 KOs) was selected as his replacement and challenged Andre Ward on June 19. She sees the aftermath. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. He said, "We're going to the final, baby. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. Im trying to shake those ghosts.. 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. But at the time, even with the possibility of the Olympics just a few years away, Wards commitment to boxing began to unravel. Required fields are marked *. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. [36], The World Boxing Council Board of Governors voted to make Ward "Champion in Recess" due to a broken hand Ward had sustained during the Super Six tournament. How many people walk away with all three? 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 came up against big tough fighters such as Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, and Sergey Kovalev, who were all very dangerous at mid to long. Check it out! 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. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. However as his left hand was naturally stronger, Ward would on occasion turn southpaw on occasion against some opponents. 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. Ward lives in Danville, California. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. 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. I can't explain it. We are a top boxing blog that brings you personal coverage on equipment reviews, training tips, fighter analysis, nutrition, news and motivation.I created Boxing Life simply because of a passion for the sweet sciencethe sport of boxing. Ive had that over and over again my whole career. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. Ward dominated Ravelo for most of the fight en route to a TKO victory in the eighth round. 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. Every time I spar or take big shots in my fights, I may not show it, but Ive taken some punishment. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. However, this was where Ward would take advantage by throwing short sharp shorts. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-banner-1','ezslot_5',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-banner-1-0'); Ward very much reminds me of a modern but careful version of Joe Louis. [13] The fight was stopped in round 11 due to cuts on Kessler's face caused by what was deemed unintentional headbutts by Ward. Three months before Ward had his first professional fight late in 2004, Jones invited him to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend his fight against Glen Johnson. This project would cement Atlanta as the new Hollywood, making the cost of living in our city outrageous. He's very good defensively. But is still an amazing lesson. [66][67][68] The fight averaged 1.064 million viewers and peaked at 1.152 million viewers. Kovalev said the fight could have continued, "I don't know. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. 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. 1030 Grant Street Southeast. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. (see below). I was better, and he was better this fight. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! The reason for this is he would tend to try to keep his head off centre line and would slip/duck to his right rear side while throwing his left jab helping him to avoid return fire. I was numb. 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. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. 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. I couldnt believe it. The dip could have been due to 21 million tuning in to the Olympics on NBC. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . ("Son of God") was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. The fight should have continued. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. Ward recalled that the first violent confrontations between his parents began around the time he moved here. I can work with that.. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Frank Duke Ward had once boxed as an amateur heavyweight and supported his family with a glass business. I was different. Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. When we gonna do it again, Dre? Dave prodded Ward, as his father laughed. From fifth round until the end of the fight, Ward was able to neutralize Dawson's jab and work rate, seemingly out boxing and frustrating Dawson throughout. Email Support. They granted him champion emeritus status. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. This is fighting. But Ive had many. Ive never talked about my parents before and some of their struggles. Now when we think of Andre Ward and body attacks, Im not going to say he didnt stray low at times. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Im chasing greatness. There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. 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. 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. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. Im going to win a gold medal and be a great man one day. But to see how cold and hard his body was, its something you can never forget.. I just came to visit, Dave! Ward shrugged. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. Youre left asking, Who am I? . Ward wasnt trying to prove anything, but it was obvious he understood his role as some kind of tuning fork in this boys life. Can the same be said of Floydor even of his PR apprentice, McGregor? Theres a For Sale sign out front. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. Ward turned this over for a second. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. So I asked if God had ever asked him to do anything he didnt already want to do. For more info on the land swap, and to donate to a lawsuit against Millsap, visit StoptheSwap.org. 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. I whispered in his ear, Im going to finish what we started. Ward dictated the pace for the vast majority of the bout, showcasing good strength and ring generalship against Barrera. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. Not acting like Mayweather doesnt equate to false modesty, as some bewilderingly seem to think. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. He went down. My wife sees it. Punching a clock.. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. Abraham, a former middleweight titleholder, had moved up in weight to join the Super Six tournament. [12] Kessler's WBA super-middleweight championship was also at stake. Some people, though certainly not all, like fighters who have a degree of maturity about them. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. 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. It just means Ward doesnt have a desire to exert all his energies exalting his own awesomeness. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. Andre Ward H.O.F. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. I feel like a real champion now." [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). Thats my motivation. What's more, he doesn't fight nearly as much as . 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. I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. He would stay at the stance for too long. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. I gotta figure that out.. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. [8] Green won the bout, and had hoped to fight Ward later in the year. I wanted to be a kid. 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. While doffing his shirt knocked down with his punches -- - I could continued! ( as least he hasnt until recently ) the scores were 116112, 119109, and 118110 in. 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