Staying in control, its abundantly apparent, is one of the fundamental obsessions of his life. The venue was set up to hold 14,227. [105], On September 21, 2017, via his website, Ward announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33. \"All fighters throw punches but not everyone has learned how to properly defend themselves when punches come back. Kovalev is a defining moment, Ward said softly. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. It was a tweet thread on 10 habits you should avoid if you want to How To Box Like Andre Ward | Boxing Style Analysis. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. CompuBox stats showed that Ward landed 80 of 238 punches (34%) whilst Kovalev landed more punches with 95 of his 407 thrown (23%). The same year Wards father died, he met his boxing hero, Roy Jones Jr., for the first time. And a man can be broken. He recalled Hunter telling him, I dont know who you rolling with, but I know this, Gods got his hand on you, son. Ward knew better than anyone what greatness required. 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. Whether that be the body jab, left hook to the liver, the right to the body, or short sharp shots on the inside. Of course, theres no guarantee Ward will pull off such a career defying win. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Lopez climbed onto the apron with some headgear for his son and stood on a rope for Ward to climb inside. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. If I seem standoffish, forgive me. Yet one face stood out. Andre Ward saw some improvement in Efe Ajagba on Saturday night. Its simply to say their public images kind of suckno matter how popular they may be. 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. He looked good. I hope you enjoy visiting and can find something that will suit your boxing lifestyle. 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. Couldn't get caught up in the first defense too much mentally. In 2015, Ward made his acting debut in the American sports drama film and Rocky franchise spin-off, Creed, as the light heavyweight boxer Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler. 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. But he also has the poised glance of a master croupier, giving away nothing while sizing up and processing all available data. His last task and final opponent may be breaking free from that bitter inheritance. But we also got a bad decision, which is not what boxing needed. [47] The fight started with rough tactics until Jack Reiss made an unprecedented move, penalizing both fighters two points each and warning them that he would end the fight if it did not clean up. How many times did they bet against Floyd? But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. Prevent defense in football is when the defense lines up their linebackers and defensive backs near the goal line to prevent a long pass. The ward covers parts of Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, Rogers Park . But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. In 2011, Ward defeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Carl Froch in the tournament final to unify the titles, as well as winning the vacant Ring magazine and lineal titles. Yellow PO Hoody $ 85 USD. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. [71] Ward spoke to HBO in the post fight interview about fighting Kovalev next saying: "I'm excited, I'm looking forward to it. During his reign as light heavyweight champion, Ward was ranked as the world's best active boxer, pound for pound, by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB), as well as the world's best active boxer in the division by The Ring, the TBRB, and BoxRec. They came over and Ward threw his arm around Dave. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Some of the greats such as Floyd and or more recently Canelo Alvarez have always been more calculated when they throw punches and would always rather get much cleaner damaging shots. Ward trains at Virgil Hunters Hayward, California, gym, next to the San Mateo Bridge. With the grace of God I did.. Unfortunately for Ward, he was tremendously good, and it was detrimental to him as an entertaining fighter for the casual. [14][15][16], In January 2010 Jermain Taylor announced his exit from Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. On November 16, 2007, Ward beat undefeated Roger Cantrell by fifth-round TKO in Saint Lucia. I think that Calzaghe felt that he had already beaten all the top boxers of his generation and was ready to retire - Ward is a lot younger than Calzaghe, so Joe may have thought that War. I lost the fight, fair and square. [30], Ward won the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament via unanimous decision . It was later confirmed that he would fight on June 20, against British Paul Smith (35-5, 20 KOs) at the Oracle Arena in California at a 172 lbs catchweight fight. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. It hurt me so bad my dad was taken like that. Then of course create opportunities up top. It may not be the kind of punishment my critics expect me to have taken, lying on the canvas unconscious. What a loser. I recommend you watch my video version of this article to see this in action. In Defense Of Andre Ward Grown Up As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. Kovalev is an absolute device of destruction in the ring. Ward landed 166 from 463 thrown (36%) whilst Barrera landed 111 of 722 punches thrown (15%). Miranda couldn't stay up with Ward's versatility around the ring. 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. [48][49], Ward spent all of 2014 inactive, still feuding with Goossen. Like Joe Louis, he lost his first amateur contest. Whats more, he doesnt fight nearly as much as he should (as least he hasnt until recently). Kovalev won the fight", Larry Merchant stated after the fight. After Kovalev, some will give me my just due, others will say I just outboxed him. I didn't feel like I was getting knocked down with his punches --- I could have continued", Kovalev said. Ward would usually try to battle with his stronger left arm to throw uppercuts or hooks at this point. 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. From Smith's perspective, he sees a hand obstructing his path to the target, which can be very discouraging when he wants to initiate offense. He went down. 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. But I want people to know what Ive come through and overcome because maybe that can inspire somebody.. It was a magicians grin and it stayed with me a long time after it vanished from his face. The fight was to take place on BET. [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. Specializes in advanced food preparations, product execution (work flow), disseminating product information internally, participating in the design of all areas of the facility, supervising and . Get in here!, See? Ward said and laughed. Andre Ward, perhaps the best prizefighter in the world, inherited the mantle from a line of leading men. Or by being too close for opponents to hit him cleanly or effectively. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. A replay was shown on HBO prior to the LomachenkoWalters title fight, which averaged 834,000 viewers. Ward turned this over for a second. 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. Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. [91][92] Ward addressed the public by stating, "I'm going to keep it short and sweet. In the short term, theyre only one punch away from permanent injury or death. He may not be as flashy as I was, but I wasnt as flashy as Ali was when I came up either, Jones said. 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. Indeed, he looked less like a stereotypical boxer than an MTV heartthrob or an Abercrombie & Fitch model. [8] Green won the bout, and had hoped to fight Ward later in the year. 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. I give it everything I have.. 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. Grant Park Counseling Group. I took the fight to him and closed the show. Every stitch of clothing he was wearing was from his Michael Jordan clothing line, a sponsor since he turned professional after the Olympic gold. 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. [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. At the time of stoppage, Ward was ahead 9079, 8980, and 8980 on all three judges' scorecards. This pattern was repeated for many years over the course of Wards adolescence. 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. The worst-case scenario in my world happened. 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 reply that I believe hes the best boxer in the world. I didnt want people to grab a hold of that and just run with the typical African-American who came from the ghetto., When I visited Oakland in May, his longtime publicist gave me his gyms address and warned, Theres no signage anywhere, but dont think you are in the wrong place when you arrive.. The man from Oakland defeated the likes of champions Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Chad Dawson, and Arthur Abraham in this division. Thats my motivation. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. Sometimes sticking it straight out will help you create the time to move out the way or force your opponent into a punch. Sergey Kovalev, he's a great champion." The house is empty and Ward cautiously walked around the side to the backyard. 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. Ward looked at Lopez and tried to keep a straight face. Past the age of 10, Ward has been routinely considered one of the best fighters in the world for his age. In 2016, following a long period of sporadic in-ring activity, Ward moved up to light heavyweight and won the WBA (Undisputed version), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles from then-undefeated Sergey Kovalev. Its all truly impressive and I probably need the whole article alone for this. Some kids rushed over and joined father and son and Ward to pose for photos against the ring. Im trying to shake those ghosts.. 2. But at the time, even with the possibility of the Olympics just a few years away, Wards commitment to boxing began to unravel. His dad died suddenly of a heart attack. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. Statistically, I shouldnt have made it out.. Faith was a crucial part of his road back. Frank Ward, the son of an alcoholic, never touched a drop. Ward made his pro debut on December 18, 2004, by scoring a second round TKO over Chris Molina. I was getting ready for the Under 19s [amateur tournament]. 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. Your email address will not be published. I think Im the same shy guy Ive been all my life.. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. (404) 390-4075. This kid reminds me a lot of myself.. On May 16, 2009, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, Ward defeated former prospect Edison Miranda by unanimous decision. Andre Vasquez easily retained his seat as 40th Ward alderman. Ward reiterated how the events of the evening unfolded, "I got off the canvas against the hardest puncher in the division and smiled. [98], Ward praised Kovalev in the post-fight interview, "He's a good fighter, and I have nothing but respect for him. [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. Because shed promise and promise and promise and never show. Ward lives in Danville, California. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hed follow alongside me in his truck. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. I finally spotted a mural of Ward on the side of a van parked behind a warehouse. LINCOLN SQUARE Ald. Having your legacy, finances, and faculties intact. His little boys were sitting there close to me and they went crazy. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Andre Ward fights to avoid a boxers bad ending. Theres charm in his smile and a warm handshake. The fight took place on May 14, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Andre Ward, left, punches Paul Smith during a cruiserweight boxing match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20, 2015. Hes Roy! Hes a man. We are boxers. Everyone said he did everything wrong, but he got away with it, he said. We were probably here for three or four years. The American had an illustrious Amateur and Professional career winning multiple titles at all levels. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Although Ward himself was a massive success in his career. This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. 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. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). But Ward was always a very good body puncher for the most part throughout his whole career. Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. [35] The fight peaked at 580,000 viewers on Showtime. 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. 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. Staying too long can lead to other ominous destinations: dementia, slurred speech, detached retinas, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinsons disease. 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. But combined with the occasional Philly shell or flashy movement from one of the previous names I just mentioned. 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. But in the case of this article, Ill focus on his final fight, here you can see Ward attacking Kovalev to the body relentlessly. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. [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. Learn how to improve your defense in my master class on @ebf_fightschool. But he went on to fight 119 times in all as an amateur and lost only four more bouts. [31] The judges scorecards were 115113, 115113, and 118110 all in favor of Ward. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. At 16, on the night he lost his virginity, she got pregnant. I feel like a real champion now." [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. Ward had to adjust his game plan as he was unable to fight on the inside. He was totally groggy and out of it. And in a word of grownup problems, its nice to see the grownups take center stage every once in a while. Every day, Ward said. I thought he was taking sleeping pills. The Las Vegas Sun confirmed the bout will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. And the fact that Ward sticks to what he does best winning rather than gloating, speaks volumes. I cramped up, and I got too tense." ("Son of God") is regarded pound for pound as one of the best champions in the last 10 years. Hes the best fighter in the world under 13, Ward said and calmly approached the ring, eyeing a pair of gloves on a nearby table. But now it is important to go into these individual aspects he used within his style throughout his career. 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. This type of defense is typically used before halftime or the last play of the game. He eventually got his chance two years later, losing a unanimous decision. The next day I got the call from my cousin saying my daddy was dead. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. I said hed be all right, but he was out of it, Ward recalled. When his father would refuse to give her money for drugs, Ward remembered her hitting him. 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