Very underrated by the casual fan, Roy Jones Jr recognized Andre's greatness, by giving him a verbal compliment by saying "If He Fought Ward while They Both Were In There Prime, It Would Be A Hard Fight To Win" Now this is coming from The Great Roy Jones Jr, Everyone Knows How Magnificent He Was In His Prime!
Roy is being nice and complimentary since he's no longer fighting, and I'm sure he meant it in part, but Roy in his prime would have beaten Ward, Roy was on another level of greatness in my humble opinion.
@@antonolufayo7804 yeah. don't have to argue with ward fan. just type ward dirty fighter and the first vid that came up is his headbutt and elbows compilation. second is him getting cornered and admit that he is a dirty fighter lol.
He has many similarities with the likes of Crawford and Mayweather, both of whom can fight in a number of ways. I believe one of the best attributes a boxer can have is the ability to change his style based on the situation and Ward certainly had that. His comeback against Kovalev in their first fight is testament to just how well-rounded Ward was as a boxer.
Everything is situational in boxing. For example you can't always be on the outside using the jab. Ward understood that as the opposition got better, so would the use inside fighting swarmer type attributes, before switching back. That's what makes him great, is that he understood that so well. "formless"
Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is the less people appreciate it is an understatement. Perfect description of Andre Ward, Pernell Whitaker, Floyd Mayweather, and Terrance Crawford. Fighters that methodically picked their opponents appart while receiving minimal damage in the process. Boxing isn't about so-called Mexican Style where two fighters stand toe-to-toe and slug each other in the head until one quits or gets knocked out. True lovers of the sport understand that the goal is to hit without being hit.
That is the reason boxing is a dying sport, because fans do not like jazz. You could not pay me the PPV rate of $79.00 to watch a Pernell Whitaker fight.
@@faithalone5081To hit and not be hit is the round by round objective and if it is achieved you get the win. I love knockouts also however not everybody is going to go down but in the process of outclassing your opponent by hitting him and not letting him hit you, you get the knockout are you not just as satisfied?
@@frankdixon4112 knockdowns are 10-8 round even if you get outstruk fighting specifically as an outboxer and counterstriking makes it significantly harder to ko people because you depend on straight punches more when people blitz in.
I had the pleasure of learning from one of his long time sparring partners for about 18 months. He passed SO much game to me especially about inside fighting and the pros and cons of fighting flat footed vs on your toes and most importantly WHY to use what tool.
The dude retired at the start of his prime years & with a weak resume of only 32 fights. He’s waaaay overrated. I guess he had to get out before he was forced to face Beterbiev 🤷♂️
His versatility made him a nightmare to prepare for. Would've loved to see his adaptability in matches mentioned. This has always been Mayweather Jnr's most remarkable ability in my eyes: to be able to adjust mid-fight to his opponents tactics to get the win. Great video
Brilliant breakdown of ‘The Master’ at work. So good to finally see the finer details of his style and technique properly dissected and understood. A lesson for all of us who want to improve as boxers. Big thanks🤙
I just didn't like the fact that, the boxing ESTABLISHMENT used Ward's boxing acument AGAINST him. They labeled him as a BORING fighter, so the only way he could get the BIGGEST paydays of his career, was by taking on the greatest threats, like Kovulev.
You can’t be American. Because here we get to the point. Racism and boxing go hand in hand. American media wanted to build up white hopes and thus Ward, like so many Black fighters in the history of this country till today- suffered for it. Hell Floyd could’ve made $2B CASH if he was white. The hate, animosity, negative imaging is always put on Black fighters here. They’ll always be an excuse. With Floyd it’s “he only fights for money we don’t care about his skill. He didn’t even get knockouts.” With Wilder it’s “he gets knockouts but has no skill. We don’t care about him Boxing because of his daughters health.” With AB “he’s wild and immature.” With Ward “he’s boring. He’s a cheater and scared to challenge himself.” THERE IS ALWAYS a negative spin for great Black fighters in this country. Always.
I'm big Ward fan I can see you did your homework good job... I think you covered what there is to cover on techniques and tactics so I'm gonna add some qualities that played a major role in his success.... 1/ He's humble he's confident but not delusional he knows he has what it take but he's willing to do the extra mile. 2/ His mind is made up he's ready to do what ever it takes to secure the W. 3/ He may come along as a dirty fighter but he never initiate dirty tactics he just won't let get away with it he will retaliate and he's extremely creative when it comes to dark tactics. 4/ He live a fight of an athlete he's a family man very discrete you never hear bad things on him ...for me is the best role model in this era
8:35 people often called his inside fighting dirty but they’d be objectively wrong. He always was within the commands of the referee. You can actually see him glancing at the ref more than most boxers would. It’s bc he’s a genuine master at not just understanding the fighter but the ref. Every ref has their own tolerances on what constitutes a tie up. He finds the limit of that and goes right up against it. It’s one of the more misunderstood parts of his game bc it’s so frustrating to see how someone can deceptively inflict so much damage with zero space. Then, once he’s got it he would do this thing where he’d let the opponent think his arm is tied up then get their attention with a tap or small touch to the part of the body he wanted them to focus on . Then with the hidden arm he’d kept immobile to feign blocked, he’d land his big shot. Usually his free hand or the one he’s not striking with is visible to the ref . He’s not looking at the ref to try to cheat, he’s doing it to make sure the ref sees he’s not actually tied up he’s just inside brawling. It’s why most fighters who lost to him called him dirty until they played it back. He was a smaller LH fighter who dominated on the inside bc of how clever he was at this tactic.
This assessment is accurate and hits home for me, because prior to me sparring etc. I thought Ward/Mayweather and maybe even Hopkins were boring fighters, but now I know different. Way different…
That Edwin Rodriguez fight is one of the most impressive technical performances that I have seen. Rodriguez’ limitations allowed for it & gave Ward the platform to put everything to use, but all his work was delivered with such fine technique.
One of the top fighters of my time watching boxing. Floyd, pac, ward, Alvarez, Crawford. If he ever made a comeback I’d like to see 3 fights 1 for warm up 1 step up & then a huge payday/Ppv like Canelo or GGG
@@lukev483 Negative. This is when being an actual Boxing fan comes through clown. Lil g was being praised as the greatest mw ever (false), he was the best great white hope. Media was begging Floyd to fight him. And Lil g himself was continuously calling out Floyd. Lil g said he would fight ANYONE from 154-168. Ward saw the nonsense, heard the statement and called him out. 3x. Ward was going to COME DOWN in weight for the fight. 160 to 168 is a single weight division btw. Haney is at 135. 147 is TWO divisions removed from Devin. Poor try.
@@ritzkola2302 Ward is the great black hope. He didn’t do shit his entire career. How many hall of famers did he beat? Maybe 1 if he is lucky. Ward retired early like a bitch. How many weight divisions did he conquer- 2 how was he considered P4p # 1 when he was a two division world champ and never undisputed? Pacquiao was a 8 division world champ but for a while Ward was ranked higher on P4p list. Ward had two or three fights at light heavy and never defended his belts accept to Kovalev in a rematch. Kovalev beat him in the first fight and fouls him for the win in the second. That is not greatness but bitchness.
You can’t be American. Because here we get to the point. Racism and boxing go hand in hand. American media wanted to build up white hopes and thus Ward, like so many Black fighters in the history of this country till today- suffered for it. Hell Floyd could’ve made $2B CASH if he was white. The hate, animosity, negative imaging is always put on Black fighters here. They’ll always be an excuse. With Floyd it’s “he only fights for money we don’t care about his skill. He didn’t even get knockouts.” With Wilder it’s “he gets knockouts but has no skill. We don’t care about him Boxing because of his daughters health.” With AB “he’s wild and immature.” With Ward “he’s boring. He’s a cheater and scared to challenge himself.” THERE IS ALWAYS a negative spin for great Black fighters in this country. Always.
I definitely Like and Appreciate Andre Ward's style. 100% a tactician and pugilist in the Ring, and one of the Best Boxers of the the last 20 years. Skill level is right on par with Floyd Mayweather's. Absolutely will be in the Boxing Hall Of Fame one day.
Ward was like water. He was who ever he had to be to win the fight. Whether it was boxing from the outside or being a bully , he could wear any hat. He is more like Muhamad Ali than any fighter I’ve seen…in terms of knowing all the tricks Ward is smart too that’s why he retired when he did…i was always a supporter of boxers retiring around 30 fights.
Ward literally fought nobodies his entire career. He fought dirty. And everything about the dude is phoney. He deserves zero respect. Man was built up by HBO. He's a paper champ.
I’m a fan of the sweet science so I loved watching Ward fight. He made it seem effortless at times and his ring IQ was off the charts. I agree with you in that he would of done great in any era against any boxer. He is one of my absolute favorite fighters.
Great breakdown. I loved how he would beat people up at all ranges while neutralising their attack. To me I prefer that level of control to a quick ko. Please do a video on his inside work as you suggested that would be awesome.
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@@JJMills2219 why? I'd rather see Ward try to fight Joe calzaghe. I'll laugh when Joe puts the beats on old Ward. Ward can fight the fight he wants, head butts and dick punches. Never went undisputed and he was a champion when nobody was watching. Respect to Ward for getting in the ring and getting out. He didn't want to lose his 0.
*Ward's style was mainly hold n hit, land some dirty low blows, elbows, forearms, headbutts, then some clean/fair punches in between, and repeat. The guy had a very dirty & boring style overall.*
I hate that being a more defensively sound boxer and actually using footwork and doing what boxing is about HIT AND NOT GET HIT makes you boring to people… I can watch someone not throw a punch but not get hit for 12 rounds entertaining asf .. moral of the story if you want a all out gladiator fight go watch MMA!
Class video, cheers mate. Ward defo one of my favourites in my generation. Could do it all. Even as a ‘pick him’ fighter, his combos were on point when he threw them. I love boxers that can do it all and he really could going in every direction. Infighting Duran style seems to becoming a lost art so great to see a great implement it at the e highest level more recently. He’d have given Canelo fits and would’ve pulled off the win in my book. Quality video thanks a lot
Ward was average. Dirty fighter who liked to use elbows and low blows to gain advantage and would hold every chance he got. Hall of shame candidate for sure.
Ward was one of the toughest fighters i have ever watched. His head down, blue collar, grind it out approach to breaking down his opponent is his best attribute in my opinion.
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Andre Ward is one of my favourite fighters. Theres this guy at my gym pressure fighter reminds me of Baby Bull Diaz. Just a non stop machine puncher. Everytime we would spar he would get the better of me. I didn't know what I was doing wrong so I watched the Ward vs Abraham fight used my jab more went to the body. Bent at the waist using evasive head movement. Long story short I went back to the gym and kicked his ass he doesn't want to fight me anymore after that 🤣
Ward could of become undisputed 175 and at 190. I studied so many of ward fights...every situation I have been in sparring I just go watch ward fights.
@@TheBoxingRealm Uh ohh...still bitter when he ruined The Crushers career lol...he knocked the intestines outta that boy. Broke that boys spirit before he finished em💯
I once considered Ward a dirty fighter. I called him the best MMA fighter in boxing. Then I learned how much grappling is a part of the sport and learned to appreciate his mastery.
Its not part of the sport. its allowed for the home fighter, the rules are only enforced against the away fighter. Ward got away with it his entire career. not just klitschko esque constant clinching, lets not forget about all the headbutts, the lowblows, the elbows....
Hard to say! Personally I don't think Canelo could cope with Dre on the inside and would get beat up bad. Would've made it messy frustrating fight him. But Canelo's fast pressure pace and explosive punches would be an issue for Ward. But if I had to pick probably very slightly edge Ward.
Ward was gread bit he never make exiting fights!and this is what it is not everybody is pacquiao!!!!!every pacquiao fight in his prime was a war all peopel lost ther minds and go crazy because of his style!!Ward is a great boxer but he Was never electric like other fighters!!!!
First off I consider him an all time great fighter. But having said that, he m was beaten by Kovalev in their first fight. Just count the number of punches he ate each round vs how many he dished out and you’ll see he didn’t win as many rounds as Kovalev and he also got knocked down. It’s insane people don’t talk about it often, but Floyd called it out right then and he still maintains it.
The jab is so amazing that I don’t understand why younger boxers don’t use it as they should. It’s incredible all the different ways Andrew W. Would suit but I’m just a fan of boxing, I don’t know much but I love to watch how greats use their jabs
Great video 👍🏾 You should do some video of fighters from the Black & White era e.g. Sugar Ray Robinson Harold Johnson George Benton Archie Moore Joey Giardello Jersey Joe Walcott Joe Louis Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Gene Tunney Ezzard Charles Willie Pep etc.
first Kovalev fight should have been a draw though, maybe even Kovalev by a point with the knockdown being the difference. still a great fighter though.
Yeah. I'm tired of all this undefeated worship. Wait long enough, and everyone loses. Ward seems like a 'master', but with 32 fights we never saw how he'd adapt to a loss and fighters think about reputations (which is reasonable if you're in the ring) but that boxing culture sucks, should be more about attack metrics.
the perfect Christmas gift and just at the right time. I hope you're doing well! There are still a lot of fights coming up so don't overwork yourself but we're still looking forward to the afterfight breakdowns lollol
You forgot the constant dirty tactics like excesive holding, elbows, headbutts, low blows, and even knees, all with the complicity of the referees.The help of the judges when he actually lost fights on points. ANdt he help of the promotors outside the ring to give him an edge before fights. Ward is one of the biggest frauds in boxing, if it wasn't for the contact network he had to protect his career he would've been average, he would've havedefeats, and would've been disqualified a few times for his excesive use of fouls.
Not saying Ward would win. But back in the day, there was some back and forth between Ward and Mayweather. Ward fired back he would be willing To meet Floyd at a catch weight, Floyd didn’t respond.
@@BoxingLife enjoying very much so! I understand your channel states you’re out of the UK but I was wondering around which region? My grandparents are from Galway and Aran Island’s so your narration I instantly enjoy very much!
Very underrated by the casual fan, Roy Jones Jr recognized Andre's greatness, by giving him a verbal compliment by saying "If He Fought Ward while They Both Were In There Prime, It Would Be A Hard Fight To Win" Now this is coming from The Great Roy Jones Jr, Everyone Knows How Magnificent He Was In His Prime!
Roy in his prime he was a Beast
Roy is being nice and complimentary since he's no longer fighting, and I'm sure he meant it in part, but Roy in his prime would have beaten Ward, Roy was on another level of greatness in my humble opinion.
Dirty fighter imo. Leading with the head all the time. He throws more headbutts than punches at times.
I think the fact that GGG didn’t want none of Ward and is even on record saying “He is too much for me” says it all.
@@antonolufayo7804 yeah. don't have to argue with ward fan. just type ward dirty fighter and the first vid that came up is his headbutt and elbows compilation. second is him getting cornered and admit that he is a dirty fighter lol.
He has many similarities with the likes of Crawford and Mayweather, both of whom can fight in a number of ways. I believe one of the best attributes a boxer can have is the ability to change his style based on the situation and Ward certainly had that. His comeback against Kovalev in their first fight is testament to just how well-rounded Ward was as a boxer.
couldn't agree more!
Everything is situational in boxing. For example you can't always be on the outside using the jab. Ward understood that as the opposition got better, so would the use inside fighting swarmer type attributes, before switching back. That's what makes him great, is that he understood that so well. "formless"
Jai vu le mach rie normal je ne conprent pas cest renpons a croit !
@@BoxingLife amazing how learning and utilising every form is the same as being formless. Everything and therefore nothing at the same time!
Yes Crawford is right handed but fights as a southpaw
Boxing is like Jazz, the better it is the less people appreciate it is an understatement. Perfect description of Andre Ward, Pernell Whitaker, Floyd Mayweather, and Terrance Crawford. Fighters that methodically picked their opponents appart while receiving minimal damage in the process. Boxing isn't about so-called Mexican Style where two fighters stand toe-to-toe and slug each other in the head until one quits or gets knocked out. True lovers of the sport understand that the goal is to hit without being hit.
That is the reason boxing is a dying sport, because fans do not like jazz. You could not pay me the PPV rate of $79.00 to watch a Pernell Whitaker fight.
@@rkg1930 I know you wouldn’t because you don’t know boxing. The object is to hit and not be hit.
@frankdixon4112 the objective is to win if your way to win is to outbox and jab at range for 12 rounds straight, fine you like boring fighters.
@@faithalone5081To hit and not be hit is the round by round objective and if it is achieved you get the win. I love knockouts also however not everybody is going to go down but in the process of outclassing your opponent by hitting him and not letting him hit you, you get the knockout are you not just as satisfied?
@@frankdixon4112 knockdowns are 10-8 round even if you get outstruk
fighting specifically as an outboxer and counterstriking makes it significantly harder to ko people because you depend on straight punches more when people blitz in.
I had the pleasure of learning from one of his long time sparring partners for about 18 months. He passed SO much game to me especially about inside fighting and the pros and cons of fighting flat footed vs on your toes and most importantly WHY to use what tool.
Care to share?
@@bunnyman6321Blud is gatekeeping💀🙏
Andre Ward retired at the top of his game, with money in the bank, and most importantly, with his health intact.....
The dude retired at the start of his prime years & with a weak resume of only 32 fights. He’s waaaay overrated. I guess he had to get out before he was forced to face Beterbiev 🤷♂️
Probraly one of the most under appreciated fighters ever
He just retired to early
He’s one of the best of the era for sure
cant forget those below the belt punches to the krusher
@@madi2005 I’d like to see him come back and fight Canelo! I think he still got a fight like Canelo left in his tank.
Dirty too also boring 🙂🤣😉😉🙂
His fight against Sullivan Barrera was a MASTERCLASS…
All of his super six fights too.
Thanks. I am going to check it out.
His versatility made him a nightmare to prepare for. Would've loved to see his adaptability in matches mentioned. This has always been Mayweather Jnr's most remarkable ability in my eyes: to be able to adjust mid-fight to his opponents tactics to get the win. Great video
Wish the GGG fight happened smh
Brilliant breakdown of ‘The Master’ at work. So good to finally see the finer details of his style and technique properly dissected and understood. A lesson for all of us who want to improve as boxers. Big thanks🤙
Glad you enjoyed it!
My same sentiments
Would like to see him fight Alvarez
Casuals just want to watch the ko and they're biased to ali when they diss mayweather
I just didn't like the fact that, the boxing ESTABLISHMENT used Ward's boxing acument AGAINST him. They labeled him as a BORING fighter, so the only way he could get the BIGGEST paydays of his career, was by taking on the greatest threats, like Kovulev.
You can’t be American. Because here we get to the point. Racism and boxing go hand in hand. American media wanted to build up white hopes and thus Ward, like so many Black fighters in the history of this country till today- suffered for it. Hell Floyd could’ve made $2B CASH if he was white. The hate, animosity, negative imaging is always put on Black fighters here. They’ll always be an excuse. With Floyd it’s “he only fights for money we don’t care about his skill. He didn’t even get knockouts.” With Wilder it’s “he gets knockouts but has no skill. We don’t care about him Boxing because of his daughters health.” With AB “he’s wild and immature.” With Ward “he’s boring. He’s a cheater and scared to challenge himself.”
THERE IS ALWAYS a negative spin for great Black fighters in this country. Always.
I'm big Ward fan I can see you did your homework good job... I think you covered what there is to cover on techniques and tactics so I'm gonna add some qualities that played a major role in his success....
1/ He's humble he's confident but not delusional he knows he has what it take but he's willing to do the extra mile.
2/ His mind is made up he's ready to do what ever it takes to secure the W.
3/ He may come along as a dirty fighter but he never initiate dirty tactics he just won't let get away with it he will retaliate and he's extremely creative when it comes to dark tactics.
4/ He live a fight of an athlete he's a family man very discrete you never hear bad things on him ...for me is the best role model in this era
8:35 people often called his inside fighting dirty but they’d be objectively wrong. He always was within the commands of the referee. You can actually see him glancing at the ref more than most boxers would. It’s bc he’s a genuine master at not just understanding the fighter but the ref. Every ref has their own tolerances on what constitutes a tie up. He finds the limit of that and goes right up against it. It’s one of the more misunderstood parts of his game bc it’s so frustrating to see how someone can deceptively inflict so much damage with zero space. Then, once he’s got it he would do this thing where he’d let the opponent think his arm is tied up then get their attention with a tap or small touch to the part of the body he wanted them to focus on . Then with the hidden arm he’d kept immobile to feign blocked, he’d land his big shot. Usually his free hand or the one he’s not striking with is visible to the ref . He’s not looking at the ref to try to cheat, he’s doing it to make sure the ref sees he’s not actually tied up he’s just inside brawling. It’s why most fighters who lost to him called him dirty until they played it back. He was a smaller LH fighter who dominated on the inside bc of how clever he was at this tactic.
He was always within the rules of ABC associated boxing commissions laws and guidelines
This assessment is accurate and hits home for me, because prior to me sparring etc. I thought Ward/Mayweather and maybe even Hopkins were boring fighters, but now I know different. Way different…
Ward had it all. He could be rough and ugly or he could fight beautifully.
That Edwin Rodriguez fight is one of the most impressive technical performances that I have seen. Rodriguez’ limitations allowed for it & gave Ward the platform to put everything to use, but all his work was delivered with such fine technique.
Yeah especially as Rodriguez was trying to make it messy as possible, yet Ward continued to bully and pick him apart!
It also highlights that you can win a fight with the jab. He jabbed beautifully and everything on top of that made it an landslide
Gilly Isilly that fight, Golovkin vs Lemieux, Floyd vs Castillo (especially the body jab), and Usyk vs Joshua are some of the best examples of that.
A TRUE DIRTIEST FIGHTER EVER WITH HOPKINS 2ÑD
I would give anything to see prime Ward Vs canelo at supermiddleweight 💕💕💕
Nonito donaire is making some waves late in his career, I’d love to see the development of his style from his start till now
Yeah that's good one! Came up in the amateurs with Ward too I believe.
A nonito donaire breakdown would be awesome
This!!,,
I respect that man he boxes love his style that's why donito is still fighting he has fans behind him nothing boring like ward
One of the top fighters of my time watching boxing. Floyd, pac, ward, Alvarez, Crawford. If he ever made a comeback I’d like to see 3 fights 1 for warm up 1 step up & then a huge payday/Ppv like Canelo or GGG
Lil g ducked him 3x. That’s why Ward moved up and fought kovalev.
@@ritzkola2302 Different weight classes but If you want to say he ducked that is fine. Haney is ducking Crawford.
@@lukev483 Negative. This is when being an actual Boxing fan comes through clown. Lil g was being praised as the greatest mw ever (false), he was the best great white hope. Media was begging Floyd to fight him. And Lil g himself was continuously calling out Floyd. Lil g said he would fight ANYONE from 154-168. Ward saw the nonsense, heard the statement and called him out. 3x. Ward was going to COME DOWN in weight for the fight. 160 to 168 is a single weight division btw. Haney is at 135. 147 is TWO divisions removed from Devin. Poor try.
@@ritzkola2302 Ward is the great black hope. He didn’t do shit his entire career. How many hall of famers did he beat? Maybe 1 if he is lucky. Ward retired early like a bitch. How many weight divisions did he conquer- 2 how was he considered P4p # 1 when he was a two division world champ and never undisputed? Pacquiao was a 8 division world champ but for a while Ward was ranked higher on P4p list. Ward had two or three fights at light heavy and never defended his belts accept to Kovalev in a rematch. Kovalev beat him in the first fight and fouls him for the win in the second. That is not greatness but bitchness.
@@lukev483 Ain’t read all that lol. Yeah tho Lil ran from Ward 3x.
You can’t be American. Because here we get to the point. Racism and boxing go hand in hand. American media wanted to build up white hopes and thus Ward, like so many Black fighters in the history of this country till today- suffered for it. Hell Floyd could’ve made $2B CASH if he was white. The hate, animosity, negative imaging is always put on Black fighters here. They’ll always be an excuse. With Floyd it’s “he only fights for money we don’t care about his skill. He didn’t even get knockouts.” With Wilder it’s “he gets knockouts but has no skill. We don’t care about him Boxing because of his daughters health.” With AB “he’s wild and immature.” With Ward “he’s boring. He’s a cheater and scared to challenge himself.”
THERE IS ALWAYS a negative spin for great Black fighters in this country. Always.
I definitely Like and Appreciate Andre Ward's style. 100% a tactician and pugilist in the Ring, and one of the Best Boxers of the the last 20 years. Skill level is right on par with Floyd Mayweather's. Absolutely will be in the Boxing Hall Of Fame one day.
andre ward style : everytime punch misses (hold)
I'm struggling to understand how is this style boring? The likes of Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson, Mayweather etc. I mean this is beautiful to watch
I would love a break down of Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank sr. Hagler, Hearn. The good old days of boxing. The golden age!
Watch it and break it down smh wtf
Ward was like water. He was who ever he had to be to win the fight. Whether it was boxing from the outside or being a bully , he could wear any hat. He is more like Muhamad Ali than any fighter I’ve seen…in terms of knowing all the tricks
Ward is smart too that’s why he retired when he did…i was always a supporter of boxers retiring around 30 fights.
Great breakdown like always hope your feeling better also 👊🏼
Cheers Billy, glad you enjoyed! Yup much better now!
Ward literally fought nobodies his entire career. He fought dirty. And everything about the dude is phoney. He deserves zero respect. Man was built up by HBO. He's a paper champ.
Headbutts, holding, elbows, and measuring. This guy is a great cheat.
Truly an overrated fighter. Watch his fights...headbutt constantly
I’m a fan of the sweet science so I loved watching Ward fight. He made it seem effortless at times and his ring IQ was off the charts.
I agree with you in that he would of done great in any era against any boxer. He is one of my absolute favorite fighters.
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! Yes a very good ring IQ!
@@BoxingLife is nobody going to be mention the low blows,elbows, headbutts and gifted decisions.He never fought outside America
ANDRE IS ONE OF THOSE CHEATS WHO MAKE BOXING A CHEAP AFFAIR . HE'S EQUAL TO MAYWEATHER IN CHEATING AND THE OFFICIALS WHO OFFICIATE IN HIS FIGHTS .
Great breakdown.
I loved how he would beat people up at all ranges while neutralising their attack. To me I prefer that level of control to a quick ko.
Please do a video on his inside work as you suggested that would be awesome.
ward ran into retirement once beterbiev started going up in the rankings
hey mate just discovered your channel and wanted to say keep up the good work, honestly don’t know how you don’t have a million subs but you’ll get there keep it up. also, up the scots 🏴🏴🏴
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed, haha maybe one day. Just enjoying the process atm! 🏴
Andre ward low blos style, the most coward boxer of all times
GGG didn’t want it
Hell naw he didn't
Head butts, elbows breakdown over. Oh wait holding is a big one. Dirty fighter.
@@reyreyes7285 Get in there and show him how he should’ve did it then.
@@JJMills2219 why? I'd rather see Ward try to fight Joe calzaghe. I'll laugh when Joe puts the beats on old Ward. Ward can fight the fight he wants, head butts and dick punches. Never went undisputed and he was a champion when nobody was watching. Respect to Ward for getting in the ring and getting out. He didn't want to lose his 0.
I don’t know how I missed this guy he is awesome… I don’t think he needs to come out of retirement…
Too much brain dmg from hesdbutting constantly...
Andre ward style was holding low blows running no power and not fighting the best😂😂😂
And you’re Hispanic so of course you would say that CLOWN ☠️🤡🤡🤡🤡
Wars really mastered that job to the body, glad you pointed that out. Most people don’t have that in they arsenal or even pick up on it
Another top notch fighter breakdown Jimmy. Merry Christmas to you and your family buddy. 😊 keep up all the great content brother 👊
Regardless if Ward did stray low- so low blows okay if Andre Ward- didn’t know he was that good 😂😂👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
So glad you covered Ward. He’s a GOAT but at times under appreciated. I think Ward would’ve beat Canelo.
Canelo would of iced him. Kovalev had him kneeling respectfully
@@rodbtw What happened in the rematch though lmao. I just think Canelo couldn’t walk down Ward, and Canelo doesn’t have the best of footwork.
@@SOLE_II_SOUL He low blowed and the paid off ref did not care
No Canelo too short to nut punch
Lol!!
Summary of Ward's boxing style: Jab/clinch/hold......repeat
TEXTBOOK, that is what Andre Ward was. Perfect to emulate and learn from.
*Ward's style was mainly hold n hit, land some dirty low blows, elbows, forearms, headbutts, then some clean/fair punches in between, and repeat. The guy had a very dirty & boring style overall.*
I hate that being a more defensively sound boxer and actually using footwork and doing what boxing is about HIT AND NOT GET HIT makes you boring to people… I can watch someone not throw a punch but not get hit for 12 rounds entertaining asf .. moral of the story if you want a all out gladiator fight go watch MMA!
Great analysis! I truly believe Andre ward is the best inside fighter I’ve ever seen!
Class video, cheers mate. Ward defo one of my favourites in my generation. Could do it all. Even as a ‘pick him’ fighter, his combos were on point when he threw them. I love boxers that can do it all and he really could going in every direction. Infighting Duran style seems to becoming a lost art so great to see a great implement it at the e highest level more recently. He’d have given Canelo fits and would’ve pulled off the win in my book. Quality video thanks a lot
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Ward was average. Dirty fighter who liked to use elbows and low blows to gain advantage and would hold every chance he got. Hall of shame candidate for sure.
but he is also a very dirty figther using headbutts, elbows, exesive holdings, but you don't talk about it
Ward was one of the toughest fighters i have ever watched. His head down, blue collar, grind it out approach to breaking down his opponent is his best attribute in my opinion.
Man of GOD also..🙏🔥🥊💪
Irish Andre Ward was as tough as his ancestry is known for
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One of the most dirty fighers i have ever witness. Crazy how casuals prayse him as something hes not
Ward was really good at... quitting at a young age because he's overrated garbage.
I would like to see a breakdown of tommy, the hit man hearns and other kronk fighters.
Andre Ward is one of my favourite fighters. Theres this guy at my gym pressure fighter reminds me of Baby Bull Diaz. Just a non stop machine puncher. Everytime we would spar he would get the better of me. I didn't know what I was doing wrong so I watched the Ward vs Abraham fight used my jab more went to the body. Bent at the waist using evasive head movement. Long story short I went back to the gym and kicked his ass he doesn't want to fight me anymore after that 🤣
Love this man! Great to hear how by watching Ward helped you identify to adjust. Respect 👊
I wanted Ward to fight Canelo if they would of fought he would of beat the breaks off his ass.😂
Ward could of become undisputed 175 and at 190. I studied so many of ward fights...every situation I have been in sparring I just go watch ward fights.
Him and Mayweather are the Same, they're both Undefeated Pisces Men
i'd love to see some James Toney film study
Step one…GO FOR THE FAMILY JEWELS!
But all ward does is hit and not get hit...He's "a runner" 🤣🤣🤣
Hit the nuts Technique. Works everytime
@@TheBoxingRealm Uh ohh...still bitter when he ruined The Crushers career lol...he knocked the intestines outta that boy. Broke that boys spirit before he finished em💯
@@achozenfew I could care less about Kovalev 😂 Kovalev's nuts were crushed by SON OF GROIN Ward
I once considered Ward a dirty fighter. I called him the best MMA fighter in boxing. Then I learned how much grappling is a part of the sport and learned to appreciate his mastery.
Casual
Its not part of the sport. its allowed for the home fighter, the rules are only enforced against the away fighter. Ward got away with it his entire career. not just klitschko esque constant clinching, lets not forget about all the headbutts, the lowblows, the elbows....
Mmm nope he is still the nutcracker ward
It's illegal...always has been
Grappling has been going since the 1920s in boxing . George foreman is another legend who utilized it alot
Roy jones would’ve beat that boy and gave him his first KO 💯
Wards “style” was illegal clinching, low blows, elbows and headbutts
People say he's boring do not understand boxing
Great video! That's exactly why he's one of my favorite fighters of all times. He used a combination of many styles and was a master at all of them.
Ward has such a BEAUTIFUL style. Smart and calculated. True boxing fans respect his craft.
100%
Very very calculated .. if you know what your watching his style is masterful genius at work
Prime ward vs prime canelo who would you have
Hard to say! Personally I don't think Canelo could cope with Dre on the inside and would get beat up bad. Would've made it messy frustrating fight him. But Canelo's fast pressure pace and explosive punches would be an issue for Ward. But if I had to pick probably very slightly edge Ward.
I hate to admit this cuz I’m a huge fan of BAD CHAD but his performance against Chad Dawson was a masterpiece 🤦🏾♂️
Hell yeah it was absolute masterful break down of chad.. which I didn’t see happening the way it did
I ain't gone lie I slept on ward when he was fighting.. I didn't realize how good he was until I studied him years later.. elite fighter tho.
Him and Bhop share a lot of similarities I think.
Great 💯 thank you
Do Roy Jones Jr next
He was a Special talent
Ggg or canelo would destroy him
Andre Ward don't get the credit that he deserves!
Andre Fraud
Ward was gread bit he never make exiting fights!and this is what it is not everybody is pacquiao!!!!!every pacquiao fight in his prime was a war all peopel lost ther minds and go crazy because of his style!!Ward is a great boxer but he Was never electric like other fighters!!!!
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First off I consider him an all time great fighter. But having said that, he m was beaten by Kovalev in their first fight. Just count the number of punches he ate each round vs how many he dished out and you’ll see he didn’t win as many rounds as Kovalev and he also got knocked down. It’s insane people don’t talk about it often, but Floyd called it out right then and he still maintains it.
Loved his dirty tactics the most, the intentional elbows, low blows and headbutts. Great fighter indeed
GREAT BREAKDOWN CAN YOU DO JAMES TONEY NEXT
Good video. Nice breakdowns. Andre was indeed masterful.
“Boxing is like jazz, the better it is, the less people appreciate it.”
Like jazz to my ears..
Yes sir!
The jab is so amazing that I don’t understand why younger boxers don’t use it as they should.
It’s incredible all the different ways Andrew W. Would suit but I’m just a fan of boxing, I don’t know much but I love to watch how greats use their jabs
Great video 👍🏾
You should do some video of fighters from the Black & White era e.g.
Sugar Ray Robinson
Harold Johnson
George Benton
Archie Moore
Joey Giardello
Jersey Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
Sonny Liston
Floyd Patterson
Gene Tunney
Ezzard Charles
Willie Pep etc.
Thanks man! Great recommendations and definitely will in 2022!
Ward was a master at controlling range
first Kovalev fight should have been a draw though, maybe even Kovalev by a point with the knockdown being the difference. still a great fighter though.
Yeah. I'm tired of all this undefeated worship. Wait long enough, and everyone loses. Ward seems like a 'master', but with 32 fights we never saw how he'd adapt to a loss and fighters think about reputations (which is reasonable if you're in the ring) but that boxing culture sucks, should be more about attack metrics.
the perfect Christmas gift and just at the right time. I hope you're doing well! There are still a lot of fights coming up so don't overwork yourself but we're still looking forward to the afterfight breakdowns lollol
Haha, glad you enjoyed! Yeah feeling a lot better now, will start posting a bit more now.
Can you please do a detailed breakdown of Robert Duran please! The sweet science element please
I have only recently got up to speed with Ward…oh boy what a boxer & top guy in interviews.
The most criminally underrated boxer of 2010s
Could you please do Miguel Cotto style? 🙌
I will one day
Left hook, left hook, left hook. Cotto's hook to the liver was something special and he was tough as hell.
You forgot the constant dirty tactics like excesive holding, elbows, headbutts, low blows, and even knees, all with the complicity of the referees.The help of the judges when he actually lost fights on points. ANdt he help of the promotors outside the ring to give him an edge before fights. Ward is one of the biggest frauds in boxing, if it wasn't for the contact network he had to protect his career he would've been average, he would've havedefeats, and would've been disqualified a few times for his excesive use of fouls.
Mayweather true pugilist not this guy
Gayweather
Not saying Ward would win. But back in the day, there was some back and forth between Ward and Mayweather. Ward fired back he would be willing To meet Floyd at a catch weight, Floyd didn’t respond.
Another great one! Had to drop you a like and comment for the algorithm!!!
Much appreciated Mikey! Glad you are enjoying the content!
@@BoxingLife enjoying very much so! I understand your channel states you’re out of the UK but I was wondering around which region? My grandparents are from Galway and Aran Island’s so your narration I instantly enjoy very much!
He punished Kovalev to the body. That was some bitch shit Kov quitting bc he didn't want to lose to Ward. I guess he didn't eat his bananas.
Yup
Kovalev still beat him the 1st fight.
@@Cityoftrees1911 nope
I’m A Big Andre SOG Ward Fann I would have love to train under The Great Virgil Hunter!!! Dude o Boxing Piece!!!💯💯💯