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[83] CompuBox stats showed that Kovalev landed more punches, 126 of 474 punches; Ward landed 116 out of 337 thrown 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. 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 cramped up, and I got too tense." He's not exciting, after all. I know I would like to see it! [27] Ward started out slow with Abraham, trying to find a way to penetrate his tight defense. 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. Dawson started his career at super middleweight, but hadn't fought at the weight since February 2006. 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. Its just that they like something more than mere showiness. Hed be fired up and then be a zombie. When Ward was 12, he found a needle in his fathers room and naively brought it to him asking where it might have come from. Then he grinned and began nodding. And then hed relapse. Three months before Ward had his first professional fight late in 2004, Jones invited him to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend his fight against Glen Johnson. In this article, we will look at why teams play a prevent defense and its benefits. This isnt to say theyre bad men at heart. But is still an amazing lesson. A year after meeting Hunter in 1994, Ward began an illustrious amateur career. 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. [82] Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, scored the fight 114112 for Kovalev. CompuBox statistics showed that Ward landed 243 of 573 punches thrown (42%), whilst Froch landed 156 of 683 punches (23%). This was where I first understood my dads struggles with heroin. Email Support. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. Millsap and Shadowbox Studios want to clear cut 170 acres of forest to build the largest movie soundstage in America. Frank Ward told his son hed found it in the street and didnt want anyone to find it. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | EU Privacy Rights | Cookie Policy | Manage Preferences. He shows up in a white Porsche a little after tipoff with his wife, Tiffany. Then again, all of boxings greats who came before Ward had the same plan. I aint done with you yet!, Ward stepped out of the ring shaking his head and sat down on the stairs leading up to the ring. A right hand from Ward had Kovalev in trouble, which was followed by several body shots, including a low blow. Your email address will not be published. Ward won all 12 rounds on one judges scorecard and was ahead 118110 on the other two. He looked good. Ward was knocked down for the first time in his career in round four. but this itself definitely gave Ward an advantage by giving him a much more powerful lead hand earning much respect from opponents. [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. The three judges scored the fight 117109, 119109, and 117108. Every prizefighter crosses his own Rubicon before he climbs half-naked between the ropes and steps foot on an illuminated canvas. [57][58][59] Smith missed weight, coming in at 176.4 lbs and was fined 20% ($45,000) of his $225,000 purse by the California State Athletic Commission, half of which went to Ward and half to the commission. My job is to make it where they cant argue. Grant Park Counseling Group. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Most opponents could really not compete with Ward when they were in this situation. However, Wards footwork was exceptional at controlling his opponent. He attended Hayward High School. 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. Jones asked Wards permission to wear his Olympic gold medal into the ring. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Soaking in the response, Ward shook his head. Now another big part of Wards game is of course his defense and counter punching. 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"[80] On the same token, many boxing fans have applauded the decision. I didnt feel like I had to. To me, Jones went on, Wards been the model student, person, and citizen in the sport that I always expected him to be. Ward was inside, being stretched into a pretzel by his strength and conditioning coach. [74], Ward fought the unified IBF, WBA (Super) and WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev at the T-Mobile Arena on November 19, 2016. [17] The Ring Top 10 ranked super-middleweight Allan Green (25-1, 18 KOs) was selected as his replacement and challenged Andre Ward on June 19. Andre was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank Ward, an Irish American and Madeline Arvie Taylor an African American. This isnt my life. In the third round, Ward dropped Dawson with a left hook and dominated the round. But for those that box or love the deeper detail of boxing techniques or tactics he is one the best to learn from. Look, its obvious Ward is far from perfect just like the rest of us. His father remained a functional addict for years, but as his illness worsened the family home was lost. Theyd get into a knock-down, drag-out fight. [103][104], On August 23, 2017, Ward announced that his contract with HBO had expired, making him a free agent. [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. I rushed to the hospital and had to see him lying on that cold slab. Whats that? Ward's lead acts as hand feint, measuring stick, and defensive deterrent all at once. At the time of stoppage, two judges had Ward ahead 6766, whilst the third judge had it 6865 in favor of Kovalev. You look at my track record. Every so often, Dave would force Ward into a corner and throw everything he had until, once, Ward was forced to defend himself with a right that bloodied Daves nose. Abraham didn't believe he had lost the fight with such wide scores. Andre Ward, S.O.G. Ward hit Williams with jabs and straight left hands almost at will, opening a bad cut over Williams' left eye in the process. 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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. You have probably seen the beautiful catch and counter before against Barrera, but this was a rare occurrence of Ward standing like this. 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. What a loser. 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. The scores were 116112, 119109, and 119109 for Ward. Punching a clock.. Hes that good.. Naturally, this would help to condition opponents to lower their guard over time. Ward looked slow in the victory, not looking like the same fighter he was in 2011. Ive taken a lot of punishment. But gradually his son discovered the old man had his own kryptonite: He had secretly battled addiction to heroin since before Ward was born. I just came to visit, Dave! Ward shrugged. ("Son of God") is regarded pound for pound as one of the best champions in the last 10 years. 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. Most notable of course was his last two fights against Sergey Kovalev. Yellow Tee $ 38 USD $ 48 USD. The bout was held on May 14, 2011, at Home Depot Center, in Carson, California and was televised on Showtime. The three judges scored the fight 118106, 117107, and 116108 all in favor of Ward. "[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. Along with his older half-brother, Jonathan, Ward was raised by his white father in Hayward and North Oakland. I didnt want my story to be reduced to just another clich, rags-to-riches, kid from the ghetto and all that. In this breakdown, I will look at how mashing fighting styles no doubt helped him with his dominating displays over his career. I could not have done this without you." Ward overcame a rocky second round, in which he was hurt by a left hook, to win by unanimous decision. When its hard to get out of bed two or three days after a fight and she has to help me? The fight went to the scorecards and Ward was far ahead by scores of 9892, 9892, and 9793 at the time of the stoppage. 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. Andre is the champion. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. Give us videos of Floyd throwing money at a bunch of twerking strippers. Andre Ward On 10 Habits To Avoid To Succeed In Boxing. Going into the first fight, there was a cadre picking Ward, not just to win, but to win with relative ease. Those guys appear to stand for themselvesand not much else. But beyond a perfunctory interview here and there, its slim pickings. In a way, Ward is very much a blend of modern flashy fighters, but with many old-school traditional fighter characteristics. This was the eighth and final time Ward fought in his hometown. The fight was announced in June, with a rematch clause, and both fighters retained their undefeated records through interim bouts. [36] In 2013, Dawson spoke out about the fight and said it was a "set-up by HBO and other people." "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'myboxinglife_com-box-4','ezslot_3',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-box-4-0'); When it comes to how Ward would fight. Andre Ward Continues As Ringside Analyst For Top Rank On ESPN Boxing News Multi-Year Contract Extends Ward's ESPN Tenure - Continues as ringside analyst for Top Rank on ESPN Continues as. Joe Louis was left a coked-out wreck. 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