Andre Ward, the next great American Boxer.
Andre, as a light heavyweight, won the United States’ only Olympic gold medal in boxing in the 2004 games This was the first boxing gold since 1996. Andre was born February 23, 1984. At 28, he currently still lives and trains in Oakland California. He has three sons, Andre Jr., Malachi, Micah and a daughter Amira. Andre started boxing in 1994 and won over 90 matches as an amateur. In 2002 he won the Under 19 National Championship; and was a 2 time U.S. National Champion in 2001 and 2003. His Pro debut was against Christoper Molina on the Johnson-Traver undercard in Los Angeles. Since turning Pro in 2004 he has a record of 25 wins 0 losses.
Since 2007 he has been fighting in the Super Middleweight Andre ended a layoff of about six months with a 6-round unanimous decision over Derrick Findley on the undercard of a bout between Vitali Kopitko and former WBO light heavyweight champion Julio Gonzalez. Fighting for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left hand, Ward did look a bit rusty in winning. He is being trained by his Godfather Virgil Hunter (Andre’s father died from cancer in August 2002, and he has dedicated his fights to his dad). He is signed with Roy Jones and Dan Goossen for promotion and has James Prince as manager. He also has a contract with Nike.
Andre Ward Fight Record & Stats
| Sex Male Nationality US American Global ID 281958 Federal ID CA071631 Hometown Oakland, CA, USA Birthplace San Francisco, CA, USA Rated at Super Middleweight World Rank 1 / 923 Domestic Rank: 1 / 184 Date of Birth 1984-02-23 Age 29 |
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| Reach 73 | Stance Orthodox | Height 6′ 1 | Trainer Virgil Hunter Manager James Prince | W 26 (14 KO’s) | L 0 | D 0 | Total 26 Nickname: S.O.G (Son of God). We think it might as well be “Speed over Ground”! The Fights 2012-9-8 168 Chad Dawson 168 31-2-0
Oakland Arena, Oakland Ca, W TKO 10
2011-12-17 168 Carl Froch 167.5 28-1-0
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City Nj, W UD 12
2011-5-14 168 Arthur Abraham 167 32-2-0
Home Depot Center, Carson Ca, W UD 12
2010-11-27 168 Sakio Biko 168 28-4-1
Oakland Arena, Oakland Ca, W UD 12
2010-6-19 167.75 Allan Green 166 42-2-0
Oakland Arena, Oakland Ca, W UD 12 122009-11-21 166.5 Edison Miranda 171 32-4-0 Oakland Arena, Oakland Ca, W UD 12 12 2009-2-6 167.75
2008-12-13 171 Esteban Camou 171 18-2-0
Morongo Casino & Resort, So Cal, W TKO 3 10 2008-6-20 168 Jerson Ravelo 166 18-2-0
Cayman Islands, W TKO 8 10 2008-3-20 168 Rubin Williams 169½ 29-4-1 2007-11-16 167 Roger Cantrell 166½ 12-0-0 2007-07-14 167½ Francisco Diaz 167 16-1-0 2007-05-17 168 Dhafir Smith 168½ 16-15-5 2007-03-29 166½ Julio Jean 172 7-10-1 Verified against a commission report Unverified (possibly inaccurate or incomplete) Non Sanctioned Fight 2006-04-29 160 Andy Kolle 159 9-0-0 2006-02-23 160¼ Kendall Gould 160 7-7-1 2005-11-19 160 Darnell Boone 158½ 6-2-1 2005-10-01 159¾ Glenn LaPlante 158 9-2-1 2005-08-18 159½ Christopher Holt 159 12-4-0 2005-06-18 160 Ben Aragon 159 4-3-1 2005-04-07 163 Roy Ashworth 162½ 3-1-0 2005-02-10 164 Kenny Kost 167 8-0-0 2004-12-18 165 Chris Molina 165½ 2-0-0 Henry Buchanan 171 17-1-0 Mikkel Kessler 167 42-2-0 Shelby Pudwill 170.5 23-4-0 |
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I am a true boxing fan. I remember when Jersey Joe Wallcott knocked out Ezzard Charles like it was yesterday. My comment is that Andre Ward is the best boxer in the world today. My granddaughter Ashley McDill is the fiance to Roger Cantrell. who fought Andre in St Lucia. I cant think of any Light heavy that could beat Andre today. Andre Ward and Pacquio will go down in history as the best boxers in the world. Jim J. McDonald. Kent WA.
Hey Champ! Congrats for the Abraham win! I’ve been following u for years and it’s been a pleasure. Love ur work ethic, skill and determination! As an former amateur boxer I’d like to differ from the previous comment. Roy Jones Jr, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Ward will go down as the best of their era. U just keep doing what ur doing and always believe in yourself!
Keep up the good work Champ!
-John H. Finland
SOG IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTER ORDERED………I AM SO IMPRESSED I HAVE BEEN TALKIN U UP SINCE THE CHRIS MOLINA FIGHT IN 2004 DUDE U CANT BE STOPPED!!!!!!!!
Andre ward is the best super middleweight in his division and ward should have the spot as the best number 3 pound for pound boxer in the world.
Im a boxing fan from Stirling, Scotland. its the monday after the Dawson fight and I have to say Im over the moon for Andre. To me this is the start of Andre proving to the world that he is the best pound for pound fighter. Saturday was a great peformance and it is an honour to see the rise of a fighter who is going to be remembred as a great. keep shining Andre. Scotland fight fans are behind you big time.
peace and god bless
Hello, I was wondering if Andre does speaking arrangements. I would like to have him speak at my local church in Pleasant Hill, Ca. I am the Men’s Director for Oak Park Christian Center. Thank you and God Bless
I second the comments by Joe below in regards to speaking arrangements. You are a true inspiration! It’s a shame that everyone in the world has not yet heard of you.How can that be? You have not lost a fight since you were 12 years old, last male American boxer to win a Gold Medal, several World championships, devoted husband/father and above all you have the formula for success– You are a Man of God!! No surprise why you have been so successful he is the ultimate foundation! I only pray that our youth can take notice and follow your lead and example! Your testimony is a true inspiration and should be applauded. GOD BLESS YOU!
Matthew 6:33