Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.[3]. I was just teetering. [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. 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. However, as Wards opponents would improve in quality over time, they would for the most part be bigger punchers, better at closing the distance and applying pressure. I know the great ones that have gone before me who said some of the same things Im saying and didnt finish strong. This was Ward's third fight in eight months, after only fighting three times from 2012 to 2015. [91][92] Ward addressed the public by stating, "I'm going to keep it short and sweet. His appearance as an analyst for the Crawford vs. Indongo fight sparked further rumours. [101] The replay was shown on regular HBO averaging 752,000 viewers and peaked at 947,000, which was during the final round. [97] Tony Weeks stopped the fight, with Kovalev sitting on the middle rope, visibly hurt from the strikes he was subjected to. [24][25][26], Ward's opponent at the semi final stage was top 10 ranked super middleweight Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs). Daves father was beaming with approval. Theres a For Sale sign out front. Ward wants to cheer on his friend Curry. Abraham hurt Ward a couple of times in the final round, but it wasn't enough to finish Ward, who had dominated the fight and won a lopsided unanimous decision. 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. I was angry at God. "I could never leave Oakland." Each time, Goossen was deemed in the right. "[9], On September 12, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, Ward defeated Shelby Pudwill by TKO in the 3rd round. 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. Brin-Jonathan Butler has had his work published in ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Harper's, The Paris Review, Salon, and Vice. A 30-0 record, a super six championship, and appearances on numerous pound for pound lists can attest to that fact. Im trying to avoid those same demons. 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. 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Pre-Fight: Defense - Kovalev B+; Ward A. Pre-Fight: Intangibles - Kovalev A+; Ward A+. The American finally decided to hang up the gloves in 2017 after retaining his world title belts against Sergey Kovalev in his rematch. But Ive taken punishment. But I cant say I agree with it.. On the other side was Wards white, custom-built truck, the license plate reading SOG (son of God). Im chasing greatness. I give it everything I have.. Andre Ward isn't interested in fighting Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua, but he'd consider a heavyweight fight against "the right opponent." . He put my medal on. Despite the knockdown, Ward went on to win by unanimous decision.[7]. In Defense Of Andre Ward - Grown Up By: Sean Crose. Ward UD 12 Arthur Abraham. [38] The fight, billed as "Ward vs. Dawson World Champions Made In America'' took place at 168lbs for Ward's super middleweight titles. 1030 Grant Street Southeast. In that two- or three-year span I could have lost it all. Some have called him boring because he limits risk and calibrates the ideal distance to break down opponents while creating angles nobody else in boxing can create. An MRI later revealed that Ward injured his lead left hand on which he relied for landing hooks to Froch's head. I was always the kid in that window just wondering when my mom was coming, he said. But Ive never cheered for or against him. How many people walk away with all three? Required fields are marked *. Andre Ward H.O.F. 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. He very much has a misunderstood boxing style which is a combination of many styles into one. 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. Later that night I was walking around downtown Memphis feeling depressed. [114] He reprised his role in Creed II, released on November 21, 2018. Ward signed with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports in January 2015 and this was announced to be the first event under the Roc Nation banner. The cut would force the referee to stop the fight. In the first two rounds, Ward and Dawson felt each other out, with neither fighter having much success, though Dawson was able to land a few counter right hooks as Ward lunged inside. It was also noted that the rematch would take place at the Mandalay Bay in Paradise, Nevada on HBO PPV. Dad lost the house when he went to get treatment when I was 11 or 12. Thats my motivation. The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. 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. Manage Settings [citation needed], Ward started boxing in 1994. They granted him champion emeritus status. We all have evidence of that from looking back. Ward told me he grew up always thinking of his hulking father as Superman. 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. Paulie Malignaggi noted the high degree of difficulty both fighters faced that night and doubted the prospect of a one-sided affair in the case of a rematch. But he paused after putting his key in the ignition. Whether that be gear reviews, fighter analysis, news, training tips, or my own personal journey, I'll be covering it on 'Boxing Life'. But then I tried for the knockout, and I couldn't do it. Virgil Hunter kept him as an orthodox fighter. Once you have your opponent tired or even hurt, that is when you have the opportunity to unleash a strong powerful combination of punches. 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