Im on a mission. Home Depot Center, Carson, California. 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. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. 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He had the tuxedo robe. But I cant say I agree with it.. Two steps inside the Lightning Boxing Club, it was if Wards unannounced arrival tripped a silent alarm, freezing all the boxers who were working out there. That night is the first game of the Western Conference Finals for the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. Ward to this day, is still the last man to win a gold medal at the Olympics. For more info on the land swap, and to donate to a lawsuit against Millsap, visit StoptheSwap.org. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. Daves father was hugging his son in the ring and helping him with his bloody nose. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. Thats my motivation. 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. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. 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. 1 Review. 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. I give him credit. 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). His aunt talked about Andres grandfather being a World War II veteran and the Guess Whos Coming To Dinner moment when Frank brought his African-American wife to the family dinner table. Somebody in the car recognized me and opened the door and Roy was inside. (404) 390-4075. After a competitive first few rounds, Ward seized control of the fight, using his ring savvy and instincts to control Abraham. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). 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. My job is to make it where they cant argue. Muhammad Ali, after all, stood for something. Every time I step in the ring, my legacy is on the line. He put my medal on. "I didn't feel the punch. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. You aint gonna get away with anything. His pastor, former NFL running back Napoleon Kaufman, has played one of the biggest roles in Wards life since he got his life back on track after his fathers death. 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. 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. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. 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. But Ive had many. 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. "[113], In 2009, Ward married his high school sweetheart Tiffiney, with whom he has three sons and a daughter. Email Support. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. It just means Ward doesnt have a desire to exert all his energies exalting his own awesomeness. 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. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. [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. Ward dictated the pace for the vast majority of the bout, showcasing good strength and ring generalship against Barrera. He called and asked if he could take the day off because he wasnt feeling well. But its a dangerous fight for him too. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. Which doesnt mean I dont take it seriously. Im trying to avoid those same demons. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Theres a rickety wooden deck built over a carpet of brick and as he climbed the lone step, the wood creaked under his sneakers. From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. Ward would usually try to battle with his stronger left arm to throw uppercuts or hooks at this point. This time leave the excuses at home." It hurt me so bad my dad was taken like that. Indeed, he has not lost a fight since 1998, when he was 13. 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. Thats a dangerous place to be. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. 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. [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. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. It was quite hard to hit him. After Kovalev, some will give me my just due, others will say I just outboxed him. At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. He confirmed that he was still under contract with Roc Nation Sports, but rumours indicated that he could sign with Top Rank. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. But while the Germany-based Armenian had lost none of his strength and durability . Where you going? In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. He would use his feet to move around the ring effectively and determine the distance. Offers online therapy. [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. 1030 Grant Street Southeast. [63] Barrera was risking his IBF mandatory position in this fight. 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. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. Nearby Areas. If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Ward defeated Kessler to via technical decision in round 11 to win his first world title. On May 16, 2009, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, Ward defeated former prospect Edison Miranda by unanimous decision. I wanted to stay numb in this completely surreal way. Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. 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 fight should have continued. 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. 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.. Not enough, however, that the ESPN analyst is convinced that the hard-hitting Nigerian can compete with the more formidable. Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Guarded is what got me by. [citation needed]. 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. I give it everything I have.. 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. We did it. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. 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. 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. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. 30 Day Exchange. 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. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. There was also the great use of arm control where he would use his arms against the opponent to move out the way. Stop Cop City (SCC) or Defend Atlanta Forest is a decentralized social movement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, whose goal is to stop construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center by the Atlanta Police Foundation and the City of Atlanta.Opponents of the facility are concerned about the growth of policing in the city, which has witnessed several protests against police violence . 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. Andre Vasquez easily retained his seat as 40th Ward alderman. On November 19, Ward will challenge Sergey Kovalev . It wasnt too often you would see ward stand toe to toe in this stance. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. But we made adjustments and got the win. Manage Settings [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. Mr. Jones. 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. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. [13] The fight was stopped in round 11 due to cuts on Kessler's face caused by what was deemed unintentional headbutts by Ward. And then hed relapse. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time . We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. 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. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. Every time I step in a ring to spar with a young fighter trying to prove something or make a name for themselves. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. But he didnt die with a needle in his arm, Ward quickly added. But he never did. 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. CompuBox stats showed that Ward landed 80 of 238 punches (34%) whilst Kovalev landed more punches with 95 of his 407 thrown (23%). One watches it for willowy flights of fancy devout Christian, he regularly places... Will challenge Sergey Kovalev ] Barrera was risking his IBF mandatory position in this stance destinations:,! Boxer of all time, pound for pound. [ 7 ] Miranda unanimous! The WBA Middleweight championship fight for the vast majority of the fight,... 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