ANDRE WARD RECALLS FIRST TIME HE SAW FLOYD MAYWEATHER; GETS DEEP ABOUT BEING APPRECIATED

"I got the revelation watching Floyd over the years...if he's not getting his just due...I watched Floyd from the beginning...if they're not going to give a top guy like Floyd his credit...this dude has been dominating since 1996, first time I ever saw him...I don't take it personal anymore...I hope I'm appreciated...when I'm around my peers, it's nothing but respect...just being who I am should be enough," stated undefeated former world champion Andre Ward, who recalled the first time he ever saw Floyd Mayweather and spoke honestly about being appreciated. Check it out!

[@tonyh6438]

Having power is one thing but watching a Fighter that knows how to neutralize his opponents power is amazing. Fighters like Ward and Mayweather will always be exciting to me.

[@youssefrochdi1994]

+myko thats the beauty of boxing

[@johnwhyte9088]

+myko it's a bit like music.some people like pop could it hits you instantly like ko artists.then you got your progressive who want to listen to something different unpredictable those are the guys with boxing iq.sadly the pop guy usually win.look at Oscar de La Hoya he lost all his biggest fights except,for a old Chavez and became very rich and is currently ruining canelos career by matching him up with subpar opponents to keep making money.

[@Thats-What-We-Dewwwww]

i honestly love watching the barrera fight, it was the first time i watched a ward fight after knowing the result and its amazing what he does, a thing of beauty

[@ajwillz5513]

Me too bruh!!!

[@akbar8477]

neutralizing the other boxers power. Good word.

[@FroopieLoopies]

"If a guy gives me a good fight, thats a win for him." Powerful statement

[@Thats-What-We-Dewwwww]

Powerful and true.

[@j-rox8551]

Floyd had that aswell I was Blown away with Zab and ChopChops performance. If that was any1 else they fought I'd be like yeah well they lost. But because they had great moments against Floyd it was like a win😂

[@emiriega]

also arrogant

[@KontryBoy706]

Ward talking facts... haters don't want to admit. How can you not respect this.

[@YGHD]

Floyd Mayweather made people respect him even if they hate him. He walked through everyone like it was nothing giving them boxing lessons here and there and gave people no choice but to respect his ability to fight and his God gifted talent. #TBE

[@TechieTard]

Not true, on one specific remark. May himself said, he had to dig deep, really deep, to beat Cotto. He said his hands hurt after that fight and had to ice them cuz he just couldn't keep him away.

[@hulkdaddy71]

@@TechieTard That's partly because he went off script and was actually banging with Cotto, instead of his normal boxing.

[@discipleofthemessiah8652]

hulkdaddy71 exactly true. I don’t know why people keep going on about the Cotto when it’s plain 2 see Floyd chose 2 stand his ground more. He could have made that fight a lot easier but chose 2 stand an trade more. He basically did a Sugar Ray Leonard in his first fight with Durán. Look what happened when Leonard did what he was capable of!!!!

[@INUAGAIN]

Perhaps you should check out Maidana 1 and Jose Luis Castillo fights. Floyd's face was so pulverized you couldn't tell if it was a black man or a white man... swollen hamburger. He didn't walk thru everyone but the Incredibly Corrupt Boxing Machine did. And still does to this day. ALL Pro Sports are corrupted by money, 'the love of money is the root of ALL evil'. Just ask Floyd Turdbinder Jr...

[@260Sway]

@@hulkdaddy71 27 kos, 25 before he switched up his aggressiveness, he always been able to KO shi, he just realized his health is his wealth and believed in defense more than offense after that, floyds the greatest of all time and smartest, #TBE

[@thewraithize]

One thing you can say about Ward and Floyd, is that they'll be leaving boxing with all the brain functions in tact. These two are smart fighters, where a lot of fighters who have been ko'd even once will see the effects on their brain as they get older

[@hakimy7100]

5 Years later....seems you were completely right!

[@DEXB5]

I appreciate Andre ward

[@therebelmethod1520]

Check out my channel talking about boxing if it's not too much trouble

[@g.d.filmworks]

Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler

[@TheEdan9023]

Sho nuf!

[@riracks]

Awesome guy and professional

[@blacktee31]

Me too my favorite boxer of this era, wish he'd come out of retirement.

[@sbdaphenon5601]

Andre Ward is definitely a true student and true champion of the sport of boxing.. He's an inspiration in what a true champion ..I'm truly glad that it's someone with his pedigree that is now a commentator in this sweet science..And that's coming from someone who is also a big fan and student also in this profession..I Salute you Andre Ward..

[@turvus2]

"Just being who I am should be enough" Words of wisdom!

[@grapedrank666]

Real boxing fans know that Floyd is TBE

[@sbkmagsi8696]

+Jim Jones Real boxing fans know that boxing today is shit with pick and choose stuff. Muhammad Ali is tbe

[@abdiabdulle3192]

+Sherbaz Magsi mike tyson is the best boxer ever

[@grapedrank666]

+abdi Abdulle His reign as champion was to short an ATG yeah but GOAT no way in hell

[@cleneloalvaroid1123]

Sugar Ray Robison is TBE

[@rudycorona4221]

lmao cmon man

[@TechieTard]

Always thought Floyd was a runner,but it wasn't until he picked apart Canelo that I truly appreciated his skill. When you compare Lara to Mayweather, you realize what a runner looks like. Mayweather may not be a toe to toe brawler/fighter, but he is the best technical fighter, I personally, have ever seen.

[@TheWeylow]

Mayweather will go toe to toe bro. You need to watch a little closer. There is nothing he cant do. He never brought his A-game 😂😂😂

[@jamiethomas5849]

You should go watch Mayweather/ Gatti or Mayweather/ Corrales. Floyd was always a supreme boxer but Pretty Boy Floyd was more offense first than Money Mayweather

[@downsouth822]

Facts.........hit & not get hit,that's the name of the game

[@UltimateTViptv]

That just proves you were simple minded there no such thing as a Runner.... Floyd is a boxer and So is Lara moving is just a style. Floyd didnt alway move either Just a style he employed at the time. Ali was a mover too. Remember that.

[@yeaight8439]

Pretty Boy Floyd was putting hands on everyone’. Go search it chief

[@samowins9931]

This guy is a class act! Great for boxing! Never lost since he was 12years old also Gold Medal winner & now Undefeated. The most Focused Boxer aside from Floyd Mayweather Jr!!!! All their fights are won in training.

[@Dreski23]

Dre Ward dropping Jewels. We all know they won't appreciate you until you retire! Floyd was #1 P4P for years & people still made excuses for his success. Appreciate the greatness while you witness it because we may never see anything like it ever again!

[@bgeezy512]

ward and floyd are the smartest fighters in this generation

[@mariojohnson5373]

Bernard Never Had The Athleticism As Them, But Definitely A Smart Fighter

[@patrickwhite8144]

+makan kante Yeah, I would say Hopkins is the smartest fighter of this generation. He doesn't have the natural talent that Ward and Mayweather have, and has succeeded because of his astonishing understanding of and dedication to the sport of boxing. I personally think Mayweather's "intelligence" has a lot do with his flexibility and reflexes and his safety first approach.

[@BreuckelensFinest]

Don't forget Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jr & James Toney!

[@WBHustlas]

words of wisdom right here

[@kevbless6831]

one of the realest interviews

[@s87cgn93]

im a big fan of andre ward and i cant wait to see him on boxnation !!!

[@ter1413]

Much respect for A Ward and these recent vids from FH!

[@loveislove8741]

Black boxers with God given athleticism and boxing talent get hated on by those that don't have the same physical attributes. This guy would beat the shit out of GGG. It wouldn't even be close.

[@thegee001ify]

Agreed. GGG would get a shock.

[@ARFIF22]

I don't he will ever fight GGG now due to weight.

[@alexchiddle5091]

+Olayinka Kazeem he is half cast you dummy

[@loveislove8741]

sean oxborough I'm aware of that but I'm willing to bet if you take the Black out of him he wouldn't be Half the boxer. No pun intended.

[@thegee001ify]

Olayinka Kazeem no idea what the fuck you are talking about

[@rustywoo713]

Andre Ward is such a classy guy inside and outside of the ring...Nothing but respect and real boxing fans appreciate you.

[@cigarboxing687]

Thanks FIGHTHYPE!! Great interview!!

[@testostyrone33]

"You get in a lot of trouble trying to prove something to somebody"... Real words. This can be applied to many facets of life. It's the difference between freedom & incarceration, life & death, success & failure...

[@jpowerhands3607]

Real talk 💯

[@67061912]

Totally underrated fighter. One of the best. Sound technician. Critics are fantastic at speaking negative. Thats their limited power.

[@elijah5ish]

andre the best right now

[@PABrezeTv]

1 of the best right now pal....

[@kickerse13]

+Poetacthewriter Yeah. By the end if this year a truly deserving king will be crowned.

[@PABrezeTv]

+kickerse13 exactly

[@patrickwhite8144]

+Stevie Simmons If he fights and beats Kovalev I will agree with you.

[@elijah5ish]

+Patrick White he has been undefeated since he came in the game. Gold medalist, beat all the super middleweigts champions plus whoop Dawson

[@paulgooding319]

Such a humble dude!

[@isaiah5568]

Andre and Floyd are two of the best we’ve seen in the past 20-25 yrs.

[@cryryl]

I appreciate his knowledge and passion for the art of boxing, it really gives me discipline when Im training. Big ups to fight hype for good interviews from amazing role models and boxers like andre ward!

[@rudycorona4221]

very smart man, my favorite active fighter 2016 gonna be the year that makes you a legend champ

[@patmcneal4685]

One of the most well spoken and insightful athletes ever..

[@mcagn6791]

Well stated bro Ward

[@MrRegD]

Great interview.... as always.

[@johhnyred5g]

we appreciate you champ

[@yosephFOOTYlife]

Dre goes into the ring and makes killers look absolutely average. Keep doing your thing and hope you stay healthy /active

[@doctorj7112]

AW SOG is an offical legend : 1.) Last US Boxing Olympic Gold metalist 2.) Undefeated Record 3.) mulitple weightclass champion 4.) Went up in weight to fight a KILLER to beat him TWICE 5.) Super 6 winner 6.) Soon to be H.O.F. Boxer

[@soulsuccess]

ward would be a awesome promoter, trainer or manager when his career is done.

[@UnkDrefinest]

Salute Andre SOG Ward all facts Youngblood, keep it moving forward always Andre Ward and Floyd Mayweather jr. Are boxing styles I love watching and appreciated a pro wining style ✌🏽❤️.✅

[@derrellarthur9327]

With Floyd retired.....Ward is the best fighter in my eyes. That 4 years break kind of hit him as far as the notoriety. Because he was on his way to becoming a big pay-per-view star. After he defeated Chad Dawson.

[@MrNunesProductions]

Gained more respect for him after this interview....so reflective and wise & talented

[@Steve_Takes]

He basically ripped all the trolls out there, the haters

[@sheltonarmstrong3467]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 DO YO THANG MY G.... 💪 GREAT STUFF 👍.... THIS WAS REALLY GREAT STUFF 👍

[@strikeback1080]

So inspiring. Not just for boxing but for life in general!

[@Killm33]

Mayweather gets toxic, vile and evil hate form the trolls online because they're mad that he's black, rich and undefeated.

[@robinmoss9149]

I thought they just hated his attitude and him as a person plus they are desperate to see him lose doubt his skin colour is anything to do with him

[@robseriously2419]

"It's never gonna be enough.", This phrase will really stick with me. No matter what you do, people will always hate.

[@brynwilliams6868]

powerful... thank you for this incite

[@chrisbradley3548]

Boxing is a tough sport. It is also the best Reality Therapy on the face of the earth.

[@d3uce3306]

Class act inside and outside the ring!!

[@mickeyyoung8728]

I'm a huge Ward fan!!!!

[@enlightenmentshem-su-hor5436]

This is the intelligence, that keeps fruition strong in one's life. . Well spoken!

[@Nevaeh178]

well said man!

[@joshuapemberton2219]

hey fight hype, just a thought u should get the top 5 questions from the fans in the comments to ask Andre and amir because you have the best insight out of all these channels

[@raybrooks1555]

what he's talking about goes so far beyond boxing....Such a great spirit in Andre Ward

[@turvus2]

This is really powerful and very applicable to life in general.

[@MrMarquis44509]

always a class act. big ups Ward. REAL TALK

[@smrb73]

Dre truly is one of the wisest men to drop truth I've ever heard speak

[@martellholloway6209]

you are the man keep up the hard work. A.k.a The Creed

[@alishajoh]

I whole heartedly agree with S.O.G. Wise words champ!

[@carlbell5698]

Alisha Johnson...give me your Facebook information again please...I'm convinced you are my future wife lol... The fact you really love boxing is enough for me lol

[@MrKingEtznab]

DRE Ward And Floyd Are The Two Pound For Pound Best. Both Very Well Spoken And The Most Skilled Fighters Of Our Generation.

[@MrMindMarvel]

3 years later S.O.G dropping knowledge and telling it like it is.. True Champ. He definitely has to be in everyone's top 10 of Greatest of All-time!

[@Sirenity01]

We appreciate you Andre! 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@remyboss17]

6:06 to 6:08 is one of the smartest comments i've ever heard a boxer say. Cause if you go into the ring thinking i've got to brawl with this guy or the fans are not going to like me instead of fighting a smart fight, you could easily end up getting hurt or knocked out. And to the point where you're career could be over. I like Andre, he's one of the smartest or if not the smartest boxer in the sport today.

[@bam81380]

What a real professional..rep the sport and the country for a long time🏅

[@yeon723]

This interviewer keeps asking the same questions in a different way

[@SureThing890]

lol

[@lileztat]

appreciate you Ward. Keep it up.

[@Ju_Natty]

1996 was, when I was Born💯 Coach..........

[@BenHeatable]

Brother S.O.G. Ward..... I appreciate you!

[@antwi313]

I really appreciate this brother, a real class act.

[@curiouslymavismade]

I appreciate you, Andre. Great fighter and a great person.

[@youtubegold23]

Happy to be the 1000th smart person to like this.

[@Kimokeo100]

Well said.

[@big-l5771]

After this interview I Knew Ward didn't want to fight anymore. He had 1 foot in retirement and the other just to walk out on top. GOOD JOB

[@venicec3310]

BIG- L quitting while your ahead isnt the same as quitting

[@muazjohar9928]

Wow real talk, amazing!

[@stanleydary3502]

This is Wisdom!!!

[@austendavis1351]

Realest and most well spoken fighter...EVER!

[@ericparra9264]

Ward speaks nothing but on point knowledge that people need to hear

[@toneone16]

We boxing fans appreciate SOG

[@Jelly687]

Wise words from a Wise Fighter....

[@coachb2424]

This hits years later

[@nathanielrobinson173]

Real boxing fans know Andre was the truth. Broke my heart when he retired.

[@rgjr1977]

Intelligence at its best...Well spoken guy,great ring IQ.

[@kristoffusis]

Man I needed that wisdom. Love Andre's mindset.

[@Oldscule62]

Mad respect to you SOG.

[@StackhatsZPS]

Andre wasnt flashy.. Just did everything really well. Great Fighter.. No question

[@jasonbradford1750]

I agree with ward I like ward and Floyd true masterminds in the ring

[@lflowers906]

I think you are the best. you are my favorite fight next to Ann Wolfe

[@isaacruiz9239]

SOG One of my favorites fighters.

[@usharanjanbhowmick7598]

True boxing is like physics. Guys like Ward and Floyd are like professors

[@BFTBBoxing]

The best fighter alive fighting!

[@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3]

is it just me or the 'remove watched' button not work? shape up youtube

[@Samii_150]

He ain't lie...& he went on to beat those that was mentioned. 🏅

[@carlmorris9692]

That cat too real....Andre ward a credit to his race,trust the process👑👑👑👑

[@darnellhopkins8587]

Actually just taught us valuable life lessons....

[@marathonog813]

real dude 💯

[@freedomfighter2922]

I like Andre Ward 👍

[@SmithyWesson]

Why not just upload the full thing instead of clips here n there

[@fighthype]

+gman046 Because he touched on SEVERAL topics and each topic wouldn't get quite as much attention that way.

[@geemartinez7023]

+FightHype.com Do you have a playlist? I usually drive well listening to these good interviews.

[@SmithyWesson]

+FightHype.com cooI I hear u

[@OKilla86]

+George Martinez great idea.

[@bradpiff9492]

more views more checks from KZbin lol just kiddin FH keep up the good work

[@bjjsalzberry13]

How is Floyd not appreciated?? He is the highest paid fighter in sports. I think most of the grief with Floyd is that in his last 14 fights he has only 2 KO's. That doesn't mean a whole lot if you are a boxer but a casual fan wants to see the finish. On another note, I love Andre Wards boxing style and this interview is great!

[@solomngrundy]

very intellegent guy,in and out the ring.

[@TheRealMackeTV]

why is Andre not the face of boxing????? they don't wanna see the positive black man on top, that's why and it's a fucking shame, ward is the Muthafuckin' Truth!!! Keep Kicking Ass Dre.

[@patrickwhite8144]

+Chedda Mackin I honestly don't think it has much to do with race. Yes, it helps to be white in America but if he fought like Sugar Ray Leonard I think he would definitely be the face of boxing.

[@babajidesotande-peters6688]

+Patrick White plus he is not media friendly and doesn't fight often enough

[@patrickwhite8144]

+Babajide Sotande-Peters True say.

[@desmondking1833]

+InvisibleChrist not when the police are looking to shoit him

[@patrickdoherty636]

Ward and Usyk would have been one for the ages had Ward stayed active and they met at the right time.

[@seanmorrison3494]

I’m crazy floyd mayweather fan and I’m fan of ward he speaking nothing but facts

[@nubianpwr]

A class act and true champion...

[@jokatech]

let's just focus on these next 2 fights.