ANDRE WARD HAS TOUGH QUESTIONS FOR KOVALEV; EXPLAINS HE WAS BATTLE-HARDENED TO FACE BULLIES & FEARS

"He's just like me...people are always trying to sell fear...I'm just not buying it...I had a natural toughness...facing those bullies and facing those tough guys...it creates this mindset," stated light heavyweight king Andre Ward, who answered more questions for fans during a meet and greet at Fitzroy Lodge Amateur Boxing Club. Check it out!

[@superboxinghighlights6439]

Andre ward always has class

[@jimmyj5768]

no hes a huge pos in real life, he just tricks morons like urself

[@howardboyd8720]

Factz

[@adon31997]

This man is on point! The mental aspect of a fighter....love it

[@HustleGameBoss]

This video is exactly why I got so much love for ward!!! Fuck all the money talk THIS is real food for thought!!! #Salute Champ!!! 💯 Good shit fighthype #Salute

[@goldiewankenobi5853]

That's the insightful interview that I've seen from a boxer in a long time. He has the right mindset, not just for boxing but for life in general........

[@thebest12700]

yea whether u felt he won or lost u have to respect him having balls to move up and get in there with kov. that's what greats do

[@novawolverine]

I hope the rematch happens and Ward shuts the haters up again.

[@lugnut78]

novawolverine I second that

[@fleekydeezf3520]

Why don't ward go for a ko then instead of jabbing and open palmed body punching. He's not getting any credit if he wins another close one. And that is not happening.

[@chewfreshseafoodgrillmarke3712]

you know he doesnt want to face k again

[@metaphoricaltactics5543]

+fleekydeez f Answer- because that's not the type of fighter he is. Kovalev, on the other hand, is known for knocking people out. How come the krusher couldn't finish the job against a guy many of you said would get ko''d by kovalev? Yes, that's a real question.

[@fleekydeezf3520]

Because Ward is not made like Kovalev. A non risk taker is a pussy. Defence was top notch from Ward no doubt.

[@hikingvariable3132]

My favorite quote leading up to this fight was when Ward said ppl say he hits hard he's gonna need more than that I was happy to hear him repeat that

[@chrisbradley3548]

Andre is an American treasure. A true people's champion.

[@smhATstupidppl]

Chris Bradley bullshit

[@PrinceVegetaOver9000]

EXACTLY why the three american judges gave him the decision.

[@chrisbradley3548]

I wonder who Putin is putting his money on?

[@smhATstupidppl]

Pavlos G cause he black american and dont want to deal with black lies matter group

[@sholaebofin6090]

we boxing fans love the champ here in U.K. come back soon p4p king!

[@gaeta7796]

shola ebofin this guy is a fake champ fan boy

[@DevilsAdvocateBoxing]

Man.... at a loss for words, that's a great interview. Ward is a rare breed.

[@Jahret36]

great interview #1 #P4P

[@boxeoacosta]

Most articulate fighter in the sport and he got the skills on my momma

[@squirmyj6046]

I'm not a fan of his boxing style but the guy has a great attitude and is highly respectful.

[@melsar1977]

Ward was spot-on. I can see that Ward has a very expansive mindset he's not a narrow minded thinker. He won the fight already in his heart and that's all that matters.

[@santoshgurung7574]

This man is the real truth. Love you brah. Wish you would come back for 1 more fight for us fans.

[@dionramey12]

No comment needed... Straight Truth!

[@radiocruz2010]

but Andre seemed surprise when he won Kovalev ? hmmm

[@Blademicheal96]

Looking back at this from their 2nd fight...Dre's observation about Kovalev's excuses are on point. When he doesn't have his way... he folds..and quits

[@moneymarc6837]

ON POINT LIKE A FAX MACHINE....YOU GET THE MESSAGE...WARD IS A REAL WARRIOR!!!!! AND SINCERE S.O.G LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!!! BX. 183rd

[@nutritionislife3054]

the krusher didnt crush shit. if he had that much success from the knockdown and the first 3 rounds.. then it sbould have been a cake walk for him after that. oh where did he go 😂😂. he couldnt finish the lil man coming up in weight then cry when he loses a close fight FOH

[@CharlesHitmanStone]

exactly

[@lugnut78]

Race Ready you right bro he has too many haters in my eyes ward did what he needed to do to win gut it out and body shots won him that fight.

[@nutritionislife3054]

Edward Vasquez your completely missing the point.

[@lugnut78]

Edward Vasquez oh shut up you annoying me with your bitching where are you at.

[@edwardvasquez427]

Race Ready What point am I missing? I never thought Kov would run through him I knew it would be a tough fight and it was. But by making the statements you make you sound super ignorant.

[@christophernedley5715]

The greatest of our era!! This mans a legend in the making, truly a great!! Love the mans attitude

[@clarkparker4860]

He has the ultimate champion mentality. His positive character qualitys flow into his performances as an athlete. He walks the walk. Very little mistakes. No excuses, ever!

[@joseyanez2706]

weres all the robot lovers at? (kovalev,ggg) hahahah

[@kazikartinec]

guys, Im russian speaking. I respect Ward, he stayed composed and didnt talk shit and showed his class in the fight. Kovalev is actually receving more criticism in Russian now than in US. Im so glad that Ward won the fight and bullied the bully, true inspiration. I have been bullied in the past and bullied the bully also I know how it feels. Andre is the man, respect!

[@1879gym]

Great interviews

[@markabbey505]

im not a kovalev fan boy, or a ward fan boy. but what ive learned in my years as a boxing fan, when titles are on the line you have to convincingly take them from the champion ESPECIALLY when it goes to the cards. if ward would knocked him out there would have been no discussion, but he didnt. they both fought hard and it was a great night of boxing. personally i dont think ward did enough to take the belts home, he could have got the W if it werent a title fight, but he didnt do enough that night.

[@VanSh2300]

Ward looks so funny. I like it!

[@BiH1207]

That dude in the background hasnt seen the sun

[@vinniepeligro5285]

lol chill i was thinkin da same shit tho 💀but i ain wanna say it

[@barryv4]

That's keeping it real Andre! Enough said!

[@christophernedley5715]

These are the kind of fighters you want your children to look up to as a inspiring role model, the type you idolise and worship, RESPECT!! He has the perfect attitude, the guys a true gentleman and role model, not floyd Mayweather

[@donaldlyons180]

Ward is making some good points....

[@chrisbradley3548]

Andre can float between168 and175 if he wants he don't need titles anymore. He has the Russian and Adonis at 175. There are a rack of new super-middleweights champions out there. Little g could meet Andre at 168.

[@HEALTH-LETE1988]

I Love this video. I say these things to myself.

[@curtisprice6775]

SPOKEING LIKE A TRUE CHAMPION ANDRE WARD, AND LET IT BE KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN, ✡

[@ExpensiveGarbage]

People don't get it, Ward was the smaller guy who moved UP to a weight class and fought the guy everyone in that weight class was scared to fight, and weathered close enough to edge an extremely​ (yes controversial) but close enough for an argument to be made for it win. Even if you feel he didn't get that win, you have to acknowledge that.

[@VanSh2300]

I am white. I am Russian. I do love black boxers. Ali, Hagler, Tyson, Hopkins, Roy Jones,... should I continue? Those were real ones!!! Back to Ward. Guys, please leave the man alone. He got too much punishment. Let him drop out and have his healthy family life. He got that gift. And he got broken. Mentally, he cannot put himself back again. Period. No judges can ever put a broken boxer back again and give him back any confidence. Ward's problem is that HE KNOWS that he was badly beaten. Beaten dogs don't fight. Let him leave out! Good luck to all true boxers, all true fighters - black and white. I don't care. Luck to you all, true box lovers!

[@maicaclarke7704]

Ivan Shershukov ,the impression you're give me is,you personally want a fight with andre ward,probably you lost a few thousands.well that enough to generate such an hatred.

[@VanSh2300]

Maica Clarke no way I am ever hating anyone nor Ward. Cheating is no good. Saying bs about Kovalev (as Ward does) is no good. His wrestling style is no good FOR ME. I bet you like it! So farewell to you...

[@maicaclarke7704]

Ivan Shershukov you're taking it toooo personal.

[@flyguy1827]

@@maicaclarke7704 Who cares. The black man winning burns their ass.

[@computertips2013andbeyond]

listen to this interview while watching Wards expression when he won, hilarious..

[@ferndog681]

Ward got the gift decision but he stepped up so that's good. part two comming up

[@tammersha4862]

Andre Word

[@luisavelino7349]

he know he lost!!

[@leearnold8183]

Ward broke this man down physically now he just killed him mentally. Krusher looking real weak right now. If he loses this rematch, he can go ahead and hang em up

[@jake129]

Kovalev is a four round fighter. Wards resume is so far above Kovalevs he should be greatful he got the opportunity to even be in the ring with him. The rematch will be 8-4 Ward just like the first fight.

[@MicoRich]

I'm still waiting for Ward to answer Kovalev's questions. Seems pretty obvious he'll never have those answers...

[@B.G.Bandit]

Bay Area gift of gab

[@FastHands2011]

Andre Brother you arte so so right. Why are people not asking Kovolev the questions? its because he's White! How the hell GGG get all that P4P status. What has he done and Who has he beat? He's white. If Kovolev and GGG were black there would not be as much excitment arround them? Andre You Need movement and close up trench work in this next fight out point him early. Mix it up in the mid keep him unsettled. then beat him up in the later stages. more movent with defence and constant upstairs and downstairs jabs. You've got to step round him with hooks. The guy is a bully! every6 time you open up he runs. The Crusher don't like getting hit back. African American Boxing is the most advancer style of boxing.Russians are all size and strengh. Road Work my man.

[@harririfhad7706]

Tough guy. Don't like his boxing style, too similar to wrestling..... Always clinching, getting head down moving forward..... Not top 15 LH or SM through history, but a sound human being!

[@metaphoricaltactics5543]

Oscar needs to make Canelo watch this video over and over and over and.................... Until he gets it.

[@FanOMisery]

TBH i had Kov 2 up, a draw would have been ok.. i dont buy a Ward win atal, this rematch has to happen

[@yoshikay8787]

And that money they'll make for this one will prolly be twice as much!!!!

[@1337eddie]

Ward is a paper champ

[@boldones353]

I don't understand what he means when he says if they want to fight send the contract and let me assess it???...Did Ward forget that he got way more money than Kovalev I don't know why he can't just rematch him for the same because it's not like it was a ppv success and if I'm not mistaking Ward got 5 million to Kovalev's 1 million or something close to that nature at the end of the day Ward has to rematch Kovalev he has to

[@mikereed1096]

Nexus Club123 no Kovalev got more. and he got to pick everything out. now Ward wants to be A side and leave Kovalev promoters out

[@sometimesf]

I like what wards been doing lately talking all this boxing knowledge. But on the real he lost the 1st fight vs Kovalev

[@wildcardloft]

Ward you got options out there. If Kovalev wants to fight the rematch can happen in the next 5 years under your terms. You move up and fought the champ. It is time to move on to bigger and better things.

[@swiftnitty4527]

ward is the bone krusher

[@lockedinnn]

Ether

[@HectorHernandez-ik7pi]

he brought it to the fight .a whole bunch of grabbing .#ROBERRIEof2016

[@Brian_1991X]

I love Ward .. but he lost that fight .. hope he gives a rematch to quiet the critiques

[@TheBf666]

How come no one ask you the tough questions, ward? Why were you holding excessively, tackling him and trying to take him down by his leg/below his waist? What is this? This ain't no inside fighting like you claim. LOL...

[@donatta1857]

You're stupid. Why do you Kovalev fans continuously lie. You know damn well Kovalev was the one holding excessively....or were you sleepy during the fight.

[@edwardvasquez427]

TheBf666 Lol Facts

[@siyampengesi8193]

TheBf666 go look at the fight again, come back and tell us who was holding all night long. Kovalev didnt have any inside game in that fight he was the one who resorted to holding as soon as Ward comes inside.dont talk shiit

[@TheBf666]

Butthurt andre ward nuthuggers are in denial.

[@lionsandtruth2483]

It's called winning by any means necessary. Winners bite down n go get it. Once u get respect then u start working ur game plan which Ward did to perfection.

[@tlig]

WARD talks about Kovalev a little too much these days.

[@truth6340]

Andre beat Kovalev fair and square

[@muscleschultz1726]

He's the Light Heavyweight Salesman of the year. He's selling everyone on his BS. He wasn't confident right before that decision. So full of shit lol

[@dmitriypak7521]

kov fuck him up.

[@WattUNeed]

So he got NO'ed then?

[@sonnydortmund1513]

He knows he lost

[@romanraye358]

ward is running. keep hiding andre. stop acting like u want the rematch. every body that watched the fight know u got a gift decision from the refs..

[@darrylclaxton7992]

motivational speaker again...dam just fight kov again then you can talk because you lost this fight.

[@thug2gq4u]

Floyd said you LOST...WE ALL KNOW!!! REMATCH = END OF WARD

[@maylay2]

if you the son of god why would u work with the devil gay z??

[@tajoauta6974]

dont explain it your the winner who cares

[@ramonturner657]

he has a point people say he was surprised he got the victory but if you look at kathy duva at the end of the fight at the bell when she had to go to the ring she didn't look confident at all so stop the b.s it kov won how ppl claim he would she wouldn't have reacted the way she did at the end of the fight.

[@nonog294]

Rematch

[@viobezares2432]

running and clinching! and kovalek was the champ ..ward u lost b honest and give the men a rematch .. he would ko u on the next one... and stop talking shit. most people on america knows u loss big time and we want a rematch . he's better then u belive that..

[@CreamyTV]

He lost hes the one scared to do the rematch and he knows why lol

[@thug2gq4u]

Andre making too many excuses for winning

[@romanraye358]

retire andre ward. nobody gonna miss u in the game. lost alot of respect for this guy.

[@shooreekfooks2296]

S.O.B You're a classic actor. Keep pretending to be the champion.

[@1337eddie]

Nice try. Ward is nothing but a paper champ. Give Kovalev the rematch you fraud.

[@BumbleBees77]

You pull on your past victories like Kovalev gets robbed and you pretend you're a real champion

[@marat5449]

Nice but BS talk. You lost that fight. With all respect

[@maylay2]

son of fraud

[@edwardvasquez427]

I like Ward but he's full of shit he's lying even to Jesus he knows damn well he didn't win that fight! Very close (Yes) but Kov won by 2 points.

[@douglasallen6973]

Edward Vasquez If he's lying, he's lying to himself, because he really believes he won!

[@edwardvasquez427]

Douglas Allen I agree he's definitely in denial which is fine but bring us a 3 fight rematch. Kov won the game 1st maybe Ward can win the 2nd.

[@lionsandtruth2483]

Don't know where your getting that from Becuz Ward, many people feel Ward won close fight even people in Kovalev's camp. I personally think Ward won 9-3. Kov already admitted Ward beat him when he said he had personal problems, blamed the lost on being in big bear, blamed his trainer, blamed the judges, like women make up excuses not men

[@nickpricekefwjF]

The reality Ward is what we see, and kovalev won!! you didn't fight enough to earn the championship....

[@leesmith3864]

this guy is a man in a way few fighters are these days

[@HustleGameBoss]

Lee Smith facts

[@MicoRich]

I don't think you know what the word facts means.

[@jimmyj5768]

its gonna be so great when kovalev retires him and ruins his life june 17. karma.

[@tribunal1287]

sogay losing one more time.

[@dempsey2425]

He's a moral or character example for all athletes or..anybody. Just his humility alone puts him light years above almost everyone. Too few "Andre Wards", in sports today unfortunately.

[@K.j.5280]

He dropped so many gems in this interview 💎 not just for Boxing but life itself.

[@gaeta7796]

Kevin Milan he drop a lot of bull shit you mean. Fuck ward his full of shit

[@dbell801]

Kevin Milan...you don't have to hate Ward he's earned everything he has and he's a damn good boxer, he's speaking truth from experience you can't take that from him.

[@K.j.5280]

dbell801 are you dumb?? Where in my comment is there hate? Learn to comprehend what your reading before try to kick some knowledge b.

[@dbell801]

that comment wasn't meant for you it was actually meant to the dude that commented about ward in your post. just got mixed up in who said what.

[@Pharoahmahk]

Man Ward is what the games been missing. Truly a breath of fresh air. I really hope after the rematch that he doesn't retire.

[@mussolini1900]

Guess he did retire..

[@Errordemn6]

don't get me wrong, I like the Krusher, but you can't keep scoring Round 2 over and over and over. "But Ward got knocked down!!" OK....but you can't keep scoring that knock down. you got 10 more rounds to go.

[@edwardvasquez427]

Errordemn6 Exactly 10 more rounds to go and Kov beat him by 2 points. Look at the Compu box Kov outlanded him every round and had the harder shots how doesn't that win you a fight cmon man get fucking with it!

[@lionsandtruth2483]

+Edward Vasquez Becuz compubox is unofficial n oftentimes very very inaccurate when it comes to punches landed my man. Kov missed a lot of punches n wasn't able to cut the ring off, took a lot of jabs and body shots from Ward. The 3 judges don't use compubox, rds are based off of 4 criteria's and Ward won more rds therefore he won the fight. It's literally that simple

[@RDREmpireFilms]

Edward Vasquez I'm guna put this to you... This is a quote taken from boxrec - Compubox owner "Two operators sit ringside with laptops, each focusing on the actions of a designated fighter. When fighter A throws a punch, operator A enters this into the system. The same goes for fighter B and operator B". Take time b4 u answer my question, if compubox records the amount of punches landed per round but this is done by two human beings then am I correct in saying that they are just another unofficial judge that saw something different to the other official judges?

[@lionsandtruth2483]

We talking about Ward vs Kovalev n people's only defense for Kovalev is either a knockdown or compubox. Compubox means NOTHING as it's not official n most times far from accurate. You and no one else can explain how Kov won which is a clear indicator a fighter who lost.

[@lionsandtruth2483]

Now that you've decided to lump Floyd n Pacman in the mix I personally believe it was a great tactical fight and one of my favorites. Floyd footwork, angles, feinting, timing, straight right n check up summed the fight up. Floyd did enough to win n that's what boxing is about winning. Pacman had his moments but wasn't able to get off n lost.

[@chrisbradley3548]

Boxing is10% physical and 90% mental.

[@WattUNeed]

Yes.

[@seandonnelly5272]

Chris Bradley - absolutely. I always tell that to people who are just starting to box on my team, and they never fully believe me until they get in there. Not in sparring, but in a fight. That's why I never like to see people who have never fought before disrespect a fighter. They have no business talking about heart or mental strength.

[@1epicsport501]

Jerry ST1013

[@chrisbradley3548]

If people only, knew what it takes to be a fighter. They can't even imagine what it takes to be a champion. Andre has transcended titles now. He's an American treasure.

[@gaeta7796]

Chris Bradley yeah but he lost to koval so that makes him a coward bitch!

[@mikeross7382]

Where was the Krusher at? He hit Ward clean at times and Ward wasn't of his feet after the first 2.. krusher keeps looking for excuses for why he lost ..

[@MicoRich]

Andre Ward got dominated. You have no boxing knowledge or integrity if you even dare say anything different. And don't bother responding, I don't give a fuck about your delusions and created reality. You haven't had an original thought your entire life.

[@WattUNeed]

Dominated? Really? Why did he make it to the 12th then? Dominated? Like really dude?

[@mikeross7382]

Michael Richards K bro

[@artemnikitin1464]

Lets stop talking and do a rematch... And we'll see who wins. I had Kov 9-3. Max u can do 7-5 Kovolev.

[@dabangstar1196]

Artem Nikitin 'Artem' your Obvs a Russian lol plz don't watch boxing ever again those scores are ridiculous 🙈

[@troybracy2915]

Preach! S.O.G on point

[@ImranAli-tm3rq]

wow an intelligent articulate smart p4p king back in britain..almost like having ali back..

[@thenobleone-3384]

Much respect to Andre Ward he dedicated his life to something he love Boxing. I'm passionate about Boxing as well I can relate to him on that level.

[@kagescar]

this is some inspirational stuff!

[@adammarshall7678]

Superb boxer

[@adammarshall7678]

Superb boxer

[@Vondeegaming]

I been sayin that.look at kov body language after the 12th

[@dannythegreat1406]

SOG SOG SOG USA USA USA USA SOG SOG USA USA USA

[@thug2gq4u]

Wards a LIAR..He needs the check not Kov...Kov wants his belts back

[@peterwashington581]

Kovalev couldnt Krush the smaller man, he headlocked on the inside to avoid the inside game and let off the gas

[@johnnie618]

spitting knowledge!!!

[@melsar1977]

Ward was spot-on. I can see that Ward has a very expansive mindset he's not a narrow minded thinker. He won the fight already in his heart and that's all that matters.

[@sometimesf]

I like what wards been doing lately talking all this boxing knowledge. But on the real he lost the 1st fight vs Kovalev