In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. Brand entered the fight as a 100-1 underdog. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. No relationship with God., On Aug. 26, 2002, Ward suffered the biggest blow of his life. But at the time, even with the possibility of the Olympics just a few years away, Wards commitment to boxing began to unravel. Every time I spar or take big shots in my fights, I may not show it, but Ive taken some punishment. Thats my motivation. He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." 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. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. 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. However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. Ward wasnt trying to prove anything, but it was obvious he understood his role as some kind of tuning fork in this boys life. 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 we made adjustments and got the win. 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. Besides, Ward, in case you dont know, is also an amazing fighter. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Ward landed 166 from 463 thrown (36%) whilst Barrera landed 111 of 722 punches thrown (15%). 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. 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.. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. It would give his opponent a false sense of security that he only has one arm available to use, so cant do anything. Ward is now a retired and former world champion boxer from Oakland, California. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. [55][56] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. (404) 390-4075. 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.. For the most part, I grew up middle-class. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. 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. On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. Wards brother, Jonathan, he confessed, never recovered from their fathers death. 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. An injury and eventual surgery to the right shoulder has made Ward even more reliant on the left hand, causing him to even switch to southpaw on occasion to land his power punches. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. 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. [103][104], On August 23, 2017, Ward announced that his contract with HBO had expired, making him a free agent. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. Ward would often use the jab to get there as discussed earlier. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. He dreads receiving another call like the one he received about his dad. Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. I easily could have been one of those guys people say, He could have been something. I remember the day he died very clearly. 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. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. The venue was set up to hold 10,748. Maybe Ward has one more profound trick up his sleeve: rising to the top of his craft and claiming a happy ending, not just as his reward, but as a central part of his legacy. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. Where you going? I wanted to be a kid. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | EU Privacy Rights | Cookie Policy | Manage Preferences. ESPN had it 118110 in favor of Ward. [Update: Ward easily beat Brand in a unanimous decision.]. As Wards parents descended into addiction, domestic violence, financial ruin, bouts of homelessness, and repeated stints in rehab, Hunter would become not only Wards trainer, but soon his godfather and temporary guardian. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. Ward lives in Danville, California. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. Andre Ward Lt Heavyweight Champ Sweatpants $ 80 USD. Punching a clock.. 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. 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. There was also the great use of arm control where he would use his arms against the opponent to move out the way. 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. And in a word of grownup problems, its nice to see the grownups take center stage every once in a while. But instead of sticking to the southpaw stance. Hes a man. 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 gotta figure that out.. Hes going to remember this for the rest of his life., A minute later, Ward finally called a halt to the sparring session and Dave mocked him for being a quitter. Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [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. After the bout, Ward gave a victory speech, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it -- it's not so unbelievable that we never thought we were going to win, but now that it's happened, it is unbelievable. [90] On April 4, Roc Nation Sports and Main Events confirmed that terms were agreed for the rematch to take place on HBO PPV. Ward dictated the fight however with a strong jab. 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). How can he be that good while still being a cipher? 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. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. He went down. 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. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living dementia-free longer. 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. Ward went on to dominate the rest of the fight. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. For the most part, the American would float between stances using a. Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. Andre Ward fights to avoid a boxers bad ending. There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. But Ward was always a very good body puncher for the most part throughout his whole career. 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He would touch with Dawson before instead quickly changing the route of attack by throwing a right to the body before going up top again. 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. There was blood everywhere, on the walls and the floor. Had enough? Ward hollered. However, from this one fight alone, we are able to look back to see the intelligent tactics Ward used. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. [110], His trainer, Virgil Hunter, says Ward harnesses his speed and ring intelligence to control distance and pace in fights while maintaining high punch accuracy and counterpunching skills. Ward won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. Statistically, I shouldnt have made it out.. He would use his feet to move around the ring effectively and determine the distance. In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). Ducktail on the back. 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. I lost the fight, fair and square. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. 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. 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. 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I was different. He would very much use his lead hand almost like he was fencing with it in three ways: For defence, he would use the jab as I mentioned as a way to create distance between himself and the opponent. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. But he never did. Daves father was beaming with approval. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. For the loss, Dawson earned $600,000, whilst Ward had a total $1,367,500 purse. [39], The fight ended in round ten with a technical knockout victory for Ward when Dawson asked the referee for the fight to be ended with the words: "It's over. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. On March 20, 2008, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Ward defeated Rubin Williams by seventh-round TKO. He would stay at the stance for too long. 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. I told him I loved him. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. Thats a defense mechanism Thats how he survived so long. Get in here!, See? Ward said and laughed. He had the tuxedo robe. Paulie Malignaggi noted the high degree of difficulty both fighters faced that night and doubted the prospect of a one-sided affair in the case of a rematch. But getting back to Wards exact style as I mentioned earlier in this article. [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). [61], On November 12, 2015, in advance of his upcoming move up to the light heavyweight division, Ward vacated his WBA super middleweight title. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. I'm done." 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. You know who you are. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. But thats enough to walk away and be happy. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. The cut would force the referee to stop the fight. [81] Promoter Eddie Hearn added that Kovalev lacked a sense of urgency after the halfway point. 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