Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. 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. Perhaps worse still, hes openly religious and takes the whole appearing humble thing seriously. WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CURRENT CHAMPIONS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 lbs) SUPER CHAMPION Andre Ward Won title: Last Defense: Last Mandatory:. Hes a man. All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. Didnt I warn you? From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. 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. Barrera became the mandatory to Kovalev's IBF title when he stopped German Karo Murat in December 2015. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. 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. Only a few have performed boxings ultimate magic trick: returning safely with their faculties, money and legacy intact. While others sought the limelight, he resisted it, closely guarding his privacy and a family story that could rival any of his predecessors for pathos. I told him I loved him. 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And has been reported that he hasnt lost a fight since being 12 years old. He's very good defensively. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. Andre Ward USA 2004 Champ Red Tee $ 48 USD. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. Andre Ward H.O.F. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. Some may find that lack of showmanship boring. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. Ward showed he had an inside game as well as an outside game. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. He has perfected a combination of boxing styles over many years. Brand, who looked as though he came to survive 12 rounds, didn't initiate any action, which ultimately led him to lose all the rounds on the three scorecards. Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. Taking vitamin D supplements appeared to ward off dementia in a new, large-scale study. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. I give it everything I have.. For example for the first knockdown. He confirmed that he was still under contract with Roc Nation Sports, but rumours indicated that he could sign with Top Rank. Whats that? I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. [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. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. I gotta figure that out.. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. Mr. Jones. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. [61], On November 12, 2015, in advance of his upcoming move up to the light heavyweight division, Ward vacated his WBA super middleweight title. Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. Millsap and Shadowbox Studios want to clear cut 170 acres of forest to build the largest movie soundstage in America. There was also the great use of arm control where he would use his arms against the opponent to move out the way. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up 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. In the co-featured non-televised portion of the card, heavyweight world contender Cristobal Arreola took on Nagy Aguilera of the Dominican Republic. 30 Day Exchange. We are boxers. I could not have done this without you." I also have a lot of reason to be. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. 4 KOs) making his first defense against fellow . [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). My parents were there, but not there. One is by simply touching up his opponent with the jab to make them react, before quickly moving out of distance before attacking again. (The arenas star attraction, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, is a friend and occasionally accompanies him to the ring carrying his championship belts.) Super Middle Weight Andre Ward holds a media day workout at Warzone Boxing Club to promote his November 16 fight with Edwin Rodriguez on November 12, 2013 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Not every round, but I thought I was doing very good. He went down. Ducktail on the back. But he also has the poised glance of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and processing all available data. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. I know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. Im on a mission. We were probably here for three or four years. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. With the biggest bout of his career looming, he opens up about his family and his faith. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. My dad was gone. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. Andre Ward, S.O.G. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. But now it is important to go into these individual aspects he used within his style throughout his career. "[76] Ward received Kovalev's WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles and became a two-division world champion. The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. Answer (1 of 5): I think Andre Ward may have wanted a 'Super-fight' with Joe Calzaghe - BUT Calzaghe retired. The fight was to take place in Oakland, California at the Oracle Center. Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. He attended Hayward High School. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. My wife sees it. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. Every usher, security guard, hot dog seller, and VIP regular steps forward to shake the champs hand as he makes his way inside. Or of UFC star Conor McGregor gloating essentially for the sake of gloating. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. It hurt me so bad my dad was taken like that. 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. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. [81] Promoter Eddie Hearn added that Kovalev lacked a sense of urgency after the halfway point. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. Suite 2. But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. But no doubt he couldve done more often than if he wished to. "[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. 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. They granted him champion emeritus status. Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. He rose to worldwide prominence upon entering the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament in 2009, where he won the World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight title (Super version) from Mikkel Kessler in the opening group stage. Its in a cul-de-sac on a quiet, narrow street. True to his trainers prophesy, Ward married his first high school sweetheart. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. 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. Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. Dad was picking me up for a run like he always did. But for those that box or love the deeper detail of boxing techniques or tactics he is one the best to learn from. Has God ever told you no? Im trying to avoid those same demons. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. The case has been to court or arbitration on 3 separate occasions. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. For his counter punching, it was more used with opponents who rushed in because of frustration that would be caught by him. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. "[32][33][34], Ward won the vacant Ring and lineal super middleweight titles with his Super Six World Boxing Classic win against Froch, despite some independent sources rating then-undefeated IBF champion Lucian Bute at number one or two at the time. Joe Louis was left a coked-out wreck. Really down. [75], After being knocked down in the second round, he won a controversial decision with all three judges scoring the fight 114113 in favor of Ward. But he went on to fight 119 times in all as an amateur and lost only four more bouts. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. I was just teetering. I'm finished. However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. Boxing is a tough sport, after all, and no one watches it for willowy flights of fancy. Guarded is what got me by. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. [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. The event produced a live gate of $3.3 million from 10,066 tickets sold, including complimentary tickets, the full attendance was announced as 13,310. [77], Boxing experts have claimed that the judging was unfair. The ward covers parts of Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, Rogers Park . I just came to visit, Dave! Ward shrugged. I want to fight the best. She sees the aftermath. The fight was billed as No Excuses. But we made adjustments and got the win. [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. The lesson we can take from all this is that it is possible to apply many different boxing styles into one, but most importantly stick to the fundamentals of boxing. I think Im the same shy guy Ive been all my life.. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. Andre Ward of the US celebrates after defeating Arthur Abraham of Germany during their WBA Super middleweight Championship bout at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California on May 14, 2011. This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. It just means Ward doesnt have a desire to exert all his energies exalting his own awesomeness. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. "I didn't feel the punch. The fight was to take place on BET. I think about that all the time. Over the first seven rounds, Ward outboxed Froch, successfully using his jab to neutralize Froch and beating Froch to the punch from a distance and at close range. And it continued to happen on and off for the next few years., Ward pointed up at his bedroom window. Ali was silenced and imprisoned in his body. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. Location. Weve spent enough time on the past, Ward said. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. Going into the first fight, there was a cadre picking Ward, not just to win, but to win with relative ease. Now throughout his career, he had one notable but convincing win against Chad Dawson, who was a natural Light Heavyweight and former world champion who had dropped down in weight at the time to fight Ward. I can't explain it. Dave pressed harder and a few light shots from Ward stamped the sweat into his eyes and produced tears. I took the fight to him and closed the show. 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But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. [citation needed]. In an interview with Jones last fall, he told me he was still fighting despite his age because it was Gods will. 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. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. Hes a grownup. Wards identity to those outside his private circle has been just as elusive as where he trains. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Making him one of the best technical fighters there has been in the modern era. 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. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. Im chasing greatness. In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). Youre left asking, Who am I? . Fair enough. Ward finished his amateur career with a record of 115 wins and 5 losses.[6]. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. Ward had to adjust his game plan as he was unable to fight on the inside. If he wins as expected, Ward is slated to fight Russian light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, in what many believe could be professional boxings best fight in well over a decade. [ 80 ] on the side of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and all! 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