Prevent defense in football is when the defense lines up their linebackers and defensive backs near the goal line to prevent a long pass. 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In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. I hope you enjoy visiting and can find something that will suit your boxing lifestyle. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. "[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. 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. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . He lived with his wife nearby.. They dont tell you that really its everyone else around you that changes. I'll see you in November." "[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. Hes not exciting, after all. 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 has been quoted in the past in saying how the jab is a lost art in terms of how it is used and thrown. Andre Ward IBHoF Bio Name: Andre Ward Alias: S.O.G. Ward defended his WBA and Ring titles against unbeaten Edwin Rodrguez in Ontario, California in November 2013 with a wide unanimous decision. He is a great fighter, and when you fight great fighters, you have to raise your game." Andre Ward USA Lt. Heavyweight Champ Sweatshirt $ 80 USD. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. Andre Ward, S.O.G. I also have a lot of reason to be. All three judges had the fight 120108 for Ward. [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. Andre Ward Lt Heavyweight Champ Sweatpants $ 80 USD. It was my mother who was gone. Bika landed 201 of his 612 punches (33%), but Ward was more precise with his shots, landing 235 of 398 (59%). [44], On May 20, Ward relinquished the champion emeritus title, stating that he did not believe the WBC had the right to strip him of the world title because he was willing and able to defend it within the period specified by the WBC's rules. This is fighting. 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. Now probably one of the harder and more complex parts of Wards game was his inside fighting ability. In a career-defining performance, undefeated hometown favorite Ward put the U.S. on the board in the Super Six and captured the WBA super middleweight title with a dominant 11 round technical decision over Denmark's Kessler in their Group Stage 1 bout. Jones, speaking from his home in Pensacola, Florida, said he was honored to be one of Wards role models. Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. [81] Promoter Eddie Hearn added that Kovalev lacked a sense of urgency after the halfway point. 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. 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. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. Muhammad Ali, after all, stood for something. Im not really sure what your agenda is, he said. It was quite hard to hit him. 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. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. For the fight, Kovalev received a minimum purse of $2 million and Ward's purse was a career-high $5 million. At this point, Ward's record was 14 wins, no losses. Ward threatened to retire if he didn't get things "his way" for the rematch. Like Joe Louis, he lost his first amateur contest. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. Its a dangerous fight., I know. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. This time leave the excuses at home." This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. He wasnt looking too hot, but I was sure hed figure it out. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. I never had one home where I grew up. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. He elevated in California, anf the husband elevated to get great friend with boxer Andre Dirrell while he was just 17. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. [95] The fight purses were revealed before the fight with Ward taking a guaranteed $6.5 million and Kovalev, not having a base purse, would receive a percentage of PPV and gate revenue. Ward dominated Ravelo for most of the fight en route to a TKO victory in the eighth round. I give him credit. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Hell, so did Jack Johnson, for that matter. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. He was ready to step up to his biggest challenge against big American puncher Allan Green (25-1, 18 KOs), with the fight scheduled to take place on February 2, 2008, on HBO. 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). Ward stated his only regret was that he wasn't able to stop Green, who turned up to survive. Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. From beginners to champions, learning defense takes time. 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. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. 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. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. They did it to Floyd, too. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. 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.. But there was a twist. She sees the aftermath. 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. Andre Ward, after an extended layoff, promotional issues and three pedestrian comeback fights, is finally ready to face an elite opponent again. I was just teetering. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. Froch also praised Ward in winning the tournament, "Fair credit to Andre Ward. As of January 2022, BoxRec ranks Ward as the twelfth greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. On my final night with Ward, he had two places to show me before we parted ways. Atlanta, GA 30315. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. 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. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. His mother would return from the streets looking for money. Seriously, guys like Mayweather, McGregor, and others behave like kids sometimes. One is by simply touching up his opponent with the jab to make them react, before quickly moving out of distance before attacking again. I know, I know, we're all supposed to hate Andre Ward. [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. Most opponents could really not compete with Ward when they were in this situation. Your email address will not be published. Ive taken a lot of punishment. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. I was different. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. Ward is not a brawler, despite all those knockouts. 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. Required fields are marked *. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. Ward was knocked down for the first time in his career in round four. But he went on to fight 119 times in all as an amateur and lost only four more bouts. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. Ward won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. 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. At that point, nearly everyone in the gym flooded toward the ring. Needless to say, some will smile in satisfaction if they end up seeing Ward splattered on a Las Vegas canvas this weekend. 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. 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. 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. When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? Then of course create opportunities up top. But is still an amazing lesson. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. [93][94] On April 10, Kathy Duva said that there would be no rematch clause in place for a third fight, meaning whoever would win, would not be obliged to fight another rematch. Ward went to the body every time he got the opportunity in the early rounds of both fights. I think Im the same shy guy Ive been all my life.. First time around, the man is world champion, and he's been on top a long time. Ward shook his head, smiling. On November 16, 2007, Ward beat undefeated Roger Cantrell by fifth-round TKO in Saint Lucia. 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. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. 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. I did some things well, but I felt I could have improved in other areas. 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. His memoir, The Domino Diaries, was short-listed for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing and was a Boston Globe Best of 2015. Tyson plunged into economic and existential free fall. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. He might have excelled in other sports, but he chose boxing to concentrate on. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. In boxings family of messy, dark characters, Ward is a virtual unknown, despite his success. Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. He was totally groggy and out of it. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I remember once she stabbed him. Retained NABF and NABO super middleweight titles. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. But its a dangerous fight for him too. Or by being too close for opponents to hit him cleanly or effectively. [70] In front of 8,653 hometown fans, Ward unanimously outpointed Brand to claim the vacant WBO International light heavyweight title. Brand entered the fight as a 100-1 underdog. But we made adjustments and got the win. The fight should have continued. You got what you asked for -- now you have to see me on June 17. Ward would often use the jab to get there as discussed earlier. Over 12 rounds, Ward threw 289 jabs. Theres a math equation very few people have solved. On offense, that means running the football so the clock doesn't stop. No fighter today more skillfully solves boxings best crosswords in blood than Ward, who is 29-0 as a professional with 15 knockouts. Id given my whole life to boxing and I was burned out, he recalled. "I could never leave Oakland." [54] Roc Nation did reach out to HBO, where Ward had worked as an analyst previously, but upon hearing his opponent, they passed on the opportunity to showcase Ward's long-awaited return. A devout Christian, he regularly visits places in his area such as schools, prisons, and youth facilities. For the fight, Ward earned $1.85 million and Barrera earned a $450,000 purse. Again in the fourth round, Ward was able to drop Dawson, in another dominating round. [38] The fight, billed as "Ward vs. Dawson World Champions Made In America'' took place at 168lbs for Ward's super middleweight titles. How do you think I survived? This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. "[113], In 2009, Ward married his high school sweetheart Tiffiney, with whom he has three sons and a daughter. I told him I loved him. [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. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. They did that to Roy Jones his whole career. Im chasing greatness. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. And a man can be broken. The American would always invest in these shots against the majority of the fighters he fought. He went down. Ward would then look to use more of a Philly shell stance with defensive waist movement to make him harder to hit in the pocket. The next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. Dirrell's trainer and uncle Leon Lawson Jr., told ESPN that Dirrell had neurological problems. Which doesnt mean I dont take it seriously. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. Prevents Big Plays. Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. Daves father Kris, the owner of the boxing club, came over to greet Ward. [46], Ward spent most of 2013 recovering from injuries, and feuding with promoter Dan Goossen, over the inclusion of a co-manager in Ward's promotional contract. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. Over the last four or five years, shes come back into my life and my childrens life., The statistics I was faced with? Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham was a Super Middleweight championship fight for the WBA Middleweight championship. Ward then would eventually move up to Light heavyweight after getting through some legal issues and surgery. I could not have done this without you." In total he landed 178 of 444 total punches thrown (40%). Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. 2. I wanted to be a kid. And, should Ward best the terrifying Sergey Kovalev this weekend in their battle for light heavyweight supremacy (sorry, Adonis, youve taken all the oomph out of your own lineal championship), he will unquestionably be regarded as one of the greats. What a loser. In boxing, I was so dominant, but everywhere else there was such bitter sweetness. 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]. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? Although Abraham was somewhat passive at times, he gave an earnest effort and frequently threw combinations that were mostly blocked by Ward. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). 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. The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. I just came to visit, Dave! Ward shrugged. That night is the first game of the Western Conference Finals for the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. (404) 390-4075. At 9, Ward was hoisted on his daddys shoulders to peek in the window. How can he be that good while still being a cipher? Ward and Froch were rated #1 and #2 respectively by Ring magazine, and the vacant Ring magazine super middleweight title was on the line, as well as Froch and Ward's super middleweight titles. This project would cement Atlanta as the new Hollywood, making the cost of living in our city outrageous. A lot of inner-city kids dont have their father. I think about that all the time. Our father came from Oklahoma and he was a racist. Hes Roy! "It was a classic hometown decision. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. You can watch my video version or continue reading below:if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4-0');https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFIVideo cant be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Andre Ward Boxing Style A True Pugilist | Full Breakdown (https://youtu.be/MEFkGSCqfFI). Has God ever told you no? 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. 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. 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. On February 5, 2005, Ward fought in his second pro fight against Kenny Kost. He claimed that it was done to make him look "vulnerable and expose him with weight loss. Daves father was beaming with approval. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. For the most part, I grew up middle-class. I didnt feel like I had to. Staying in control, its abundantly apparent, is one of the fundamental obsessions of his life. Ward still has a copy of the sign-up sheet. ANDRE WARD MASTER CLASS ON DEFENSE: "KNOW HOW TO USE IT AND WHEN TO USE IT" 157,070 views Jul 5, 2020 4.5K Dislike Share FightHype.com 1.2M subscribers "All fighters throw punches but not. I lost the fight, fair and square. He did this in his world title fight vs Kessler and more notably at the end of his career vs Brant. Didnt I warn you? Guarded is what got me by. We were probably here for three or four years. Why didnt you move in with any of your relatives? I ask. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." 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. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. 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. Every day, Ward said. [72] Ward landed 190 of 490 punches thrown (39%), and Brand landed 45 of 285 (16%). Do you imagine your last day? I ask Ward. I saw him in the locker room, Ward remembered. Andre Vasquez easily retained his seat as 40th Ward alderman. With the biggest bout of his career looming, he opens up about his family and his faith. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). [66][67][68] The fight averaged 1.064 million viewers and peaked at 1.152 million viewers. He looked good. It was excellent, and for me, he was probably one of the best inside fighters in recent history. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. [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. [83] CompuBox stats showed that Kovalev landed more punches, 126 of 474 punches; Ward landed 116 out of 337 thrown 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. Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. So I just began spiraling out of control in a way I know a lot of people never come back from.. Ward lives in Danville, California. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. He successfully defended his titles in a rematch against Kovalev a year later, after which he retired from boxing. But thats enough to walk away and be happy. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. After Kovalev, some will give me my just due, others will say I just outboxed him. I'm a boxing analyst, amateur boxer, and blogger looking to pass on my boxing experiences and passion to anyone looking to learn or find out more about the sport of boxing. It hurt me so bad my dad was taken like that. But just like the great champions, his defense was just very good fundamentals for the most part. Manage Settings Andre Ward, S.O.G. [88][89] On March 24, 2017, Kovalev revealed via Social Media that he had signed his end of the deal. He would simply use his footwork, to get out of range by moving back slightly before pivoting off to right in most cases. May 14, 2011. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. Ward turned this over for a second. Andre Ward H.O.F. [45] Ward was praised for standing up to the WBC. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. Suite 2. Ward ended his career undefeated with 32 wins, 16 of which came inside the distance. "[29], Advancing to the final of the Super Six, Ward fought WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KOs) in front of 5,626 at Boardwalk Hall on December 17, 2011. 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