It was quite hard to hit him. The name of the game is to not get hit, and he did that well. Ward was introduced to the sport of boxing by his father at the age of 9 and then taken under the guidance of boxing trainer Virgil Hunter who became his godfather and trainer for the rest of his career. I know, I know, were all supposed to hate Andre Ward. The fight was called off because Green had an obligation with ESPN to fight Rubin Williams on January 4. I cramped up, and I got too tense." Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. Tyson plunged into economic and existential free fall. But Ive had many. 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. Many claim his boxing style is boring, and to a certain degree, I do understand why people think this is the case. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. After I won the heavyweight title [in 2003 against John Ruiz], I was just fighting just because. 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. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. Ward would also mix up the jab by attacking the stomach or solar plexus. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. "[99][100], According to Yahoo! He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. "[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. Ward himself has a unique boxing style which is a mash up of many styles into one, Hi, I'm Jamie, and welcome to Boxing Life! The injury was more severe than originally thought and led to the cancellation of the fight as well as the subsequent retirement of Pavlik. Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.. 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.. At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. Sergey Kovalev, he's a great champion." When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? Like Joe Louis, he lost his first amateur contest. Ive taken a lot of punishment. And it continued to happen on and off for the next few years., Ward pointed up at his bedroom window. [12] Kessler's WBA super-middleweight championship was also at stake. 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. Theres only a few guys that are all-time greats in the sport, he said. First time around, the man is world champion, and he's been on top a long time. For more info on the land swap, and to donate to a lawsuit against Millsap, visit StoptheSwap.org. Andre Ward, S.O.G. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. Id given my whole life to boxing and I was burned out, he recalled. Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. Despite this confession, Jones, 47, has now fought more than 13 years since that match. I give it everything I have.. He had the tuxedo robe. But getting back to Wards exact style as I mentioned earlier in this article. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. 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. After all, we want fighters who celebrate the Self above all else, am I right? But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. But Ill be long gone by then, he said and grinned. 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. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. 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. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. On May 16, 2009, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, Ward defeated former prospect Edison Miranda by unanimous decision. His last professional fight was a light-heavyweight title defense bout against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev on June 17, 2017. He was out cold. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. Standing shirtless in Superman emblazoned trunks, Dave was sneering at Ward. 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. You gonna get in here or what? the boy yelled. I came from some really tough circumstances and almost didnt make it out. Of course Ward, like all conjurers, has been challenged to reveal his secrets. [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 beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. I never wrapped my head around the heroin thing until I was a lot older.. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. I want to fight the best. I want to end up in that category.. This full video can be found on my master class page (link in bio). 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. 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. (Son of God) was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound champions in his era as a pro. Thats a dangerous place to be. We were able to beat him to the punch, and that's what won us the fight." Andre Ward has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. Im comin, Ward said under his breath, while doffing his shirt. By: Sean Crose. 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. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. If I seem like Im guarded, I probably am. Joe Louis was left a coked-out wreck. (see below). There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses among people who took vitamin D supplements in a study. Ward would also throw this jab from different angles. 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. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. He confirmed that he was still under contract with Roc Nation Sports, but rumours indicated that he could sign with Top Rank. WBA super middleweight title. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. In the later rounds, Ward seemed to take his foot off the gas, leaving Froch to win a couple rounds near the end of the fight, though they were close and fairly competitive rounds. On defense, this means being okay with the offense completing short passes over the middle because it keeps the clock running. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. His dad died suddenly of a heart attack. An MRI later revealed that Ward injured his lead left hand on which he relied for landing hooks to Froch's head. Ward stated his only regret was that he wasn't able to stop Green, who turned up to survive. Or of UFC star Conor McGregor gloating essentially for the sake of gloating. Yet there are those who actually find Wards lack of swagger refreshing. Now when it came to Wards left lead hand it was in fact his natural stronger hand. But I want people to know what Ive come through and overcome because maybe that can inspire somebody.. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. 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. Even before Ward hit his teens, Hunter teased that hed always be a one-woman guy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part in my journey. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. The prevent defense can also be run in early-game situations. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. It may not be the kind of punishment my critics expect me to have taken, lying on the canvas unconscious. There are those in this era of Kim and Kayne who undoubtedly believe any semblance of modesty is indicative of false modesty. Arthur is strong, and he's a hard hitter, [but] we showed that we can win in a way other than our original game plan [] "I wish the ref had let me fight on the inside, because that's what I had planned for. The fight took place on May 14, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Mr. Jones. Daves father Kris, the owner of the boxing club, came over to greet Ward. However, an injury sustained by Ward originally postponed the bout for 4 more weeks and the fight was expected to take place on February 23, 2013. Weve spent enough time on the past, Ward said. Prevents Big Plays. Thats a defense mechanism Thats how he survived so long. 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. We wanted to fight on the inside and on the outside, and we pulled it off tonight. (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.) Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). Yes, he did punch me, but he didn't hurt me. In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. "It was a classic hometown decision. These streets seem so small now, Ward said, almost in a whisper. 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. 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. Now that it's over with, I'm ecstatic I was able to defend this belt one time. 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