Andre Ward

Ten fights that legitimized the super middleweight division

Matt Christie takes a look at the brief but important history of the super middleweight division, focusing on 10 key fights that made it more than just "an imposturous landscape"

Where does Canelo Alvarez rank among all-time greatest super middleweights?

Where does Canelo Alvarez land on Eric Raskin's list of the 10 greatest super middleweights?

Comparisons to Floyd Mayweather, Pernell Whitaker, and other all-timers don’t shake out well for Shakur Stevenson

The year is 2044. Shakur Stevenson, 47-year-old retired boxing great, is going to earn in excess of $20 million for an exhibition bout against John Gotti IV, such is the enduring public interest in this crossover sports celebrity several years after...

Andre Ward, Andre Dirrell and Andre Berto discuss disrespect of Claressa Shields

Despite a decorated career, Claressa Shields is often criticized and derided online and in other circles. And that criticism has thrown Andre Ward and some others who know Shields best for a loop.

Shakur Stevenson says ‘young black guys’ are held to a different standard when it comes to entertaining in the ring

If anybody was going to understand the frustration of Shakur Stevenson in the aftermath of his much-maligned WBC lightweight title defense against Artem Harutyunyan in July, it was always going to be Andre Ward.

Andre Ward returns – and he's bringing 'All The Smoke' with him

Boxing Hall of Famer, two-division unified world champion and leading boxing analyst Andre “S.O.G.” Ward has joined All The Smoke Fight, the new content vertical from All The Smoke Productions.

Canelo Alvarez not scared, not ducking David Benavidez, says Trevor McCumby

Arizona’s McCumby (28-0, 21 KOs), a rising undefeated super middleweight, says Alvarez isn’t ducking any 168-pounder. The viewpoint contrasts what many fight fans and fighters, including Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, Daniel Jacobs and Pau...

Once a child alongside Andre Ward, David Lopez is now all grown up

Once a wide-eyed child walking Hall of Famer Andre Ward to the ring, David Lopez, now 20 years old, is making strides with his own professional career. The junior welterweight will fight Pedro Pinillo on Friday at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta...

David Lopez Striving to Become the New Fixture on the Bay Area’s Sports Landscape

David Lopez, who is set to return to the ring against Anthony Mora in Atlanta on April 19, is working to become the next big thing in Bay Area sports.

Ward: Canelo’s Refusal to Fight Benavidez Would Taint His Legacy

Former two-weight world champion and Hall of Famer Andre Ward believes that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez risks damaging his legacy if he refuses to eventually face David Benavidez.

Ward Credits Unteachable Resolve for First Kovalev Win

For many, the defining moment in the career of Andre Ward came in 2016, against Sergey Kovalev, with Ward cementing his legacy by rising off the canvas to outpoint the feared Russian puncher in their first fight. Ward recalls his thoughts at the time...

Ward Sees Egos In Boxing Stopping UFC Model From Being Adopted

by Lucas Ketelle - Andre Ward doesn't see a world in which a UFC model would apply to boxing.

Ward Discusses The Need For A Pension For Retired Fighters

Andre Ward speaks at an event recently supporting the need of a Boxers union and pensions for fighters post-career

Froch: Andre Ward Wouldn't Have a F------ Chance With Joshua, I'd Enjoy AJ Knocking Him Out!

Former super middleweight champion Carl Froch erupted over some recent statements made by his career rival, Andre Ward. During an interview, Ward explained that he felt Joe Calzaghe would have been a tougher opponent than former two-time heavyweight...

Andre Ward Says Canelo Alvarez Would Never Fight Him If He Was Active

Hall of Fame fighter Andre Ward retired at the age of 33 in September 2017 with an unblemished record of 32 wins. The announcement came three months after Ward stopped Sergey Kovalev in a rematch to defend his light heavyweight titles.