ANDRE WARD ADMITS WHAT HE STOLE FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER; EXPLAINS IMPORTANCE OF INSIDE GAME

"I'm not gonna lie, I stole that from him...it's repetition and then it's just a feel...sometimes I get caught...it's just a feel...nobody likes getting hit in the body," 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!

[@ecw787]

The hatred towards Ward is unjustified

[@Odinthegiantdog]

ecw787 lmfao shut the fuck up you know he lost and if he would admit it people wouldn't give him shit for it. He got knocked down and beat by the champion. Ward did not do enough to take the CHAMPIONS belt. You know it in your heart

[@Tremelle_]

Boris Voski so you hate him because the refs gave him the decision in a close fight? Yea that makes sense.

[@devoncooper1000]

Boris Voski he was knocked down but that was all its 12 rounds in a fight he simply outboxed his opponent

[@Odinthegiantdog]

Tremelle Cook I don't hate him lmao I actually liked him and thought he was going to out box and beat kovalev like he did every one in the super six but that simply wasn't the case. I was a Ward fan but him talking about retiring and all this diva shit. I ain't with that.. Wards always been a diva he sued a promoter on his death bed bro. Would you do that? He's done a lot of shit I dislike lately. He's never been mayweather Roy jones Bernard Hopkins any of them. And you know he didn't win that fight and it wasn't close. The judges gave Ward round 10 when kovalev killed him in that round wake up man. Because the judges had Floyd and canelo a draw doesn't mean it was.

[@Odinthegiantdog]

Devon Cooper he won 5 out of 6 in the first 6 plus a 10 8 knock down round which gives him 6 rounds already. Even you think kovalev only won 1 or 2 round from 6 to 12 that would give kovalev the fight. Kovalev was the champion and Ward simply didn't do enough to take the belt from the champion. At minimum there is no way you had the fight any lower then a draw it's impossible . Do you even understand that a knockdown round is a 10 8?

[@shannoncollins2233]

That was the difference between Floyd and Roy. Floyd stayed true to the fundamentals.

[@arubio92335]

Andre ward is one the realist and most humble fighter there is

[@rayperez5918]

Can’t handle criticism and blocks people right away on social media when he gets it.

[@dwanrobinson]

@@rayperez5918 nobody likes a troll. I would block your irritating ass too. Nobody wants to deal with a herpe sore.

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Adrian Rubio he’s humble because nobody know who he is!

[@bodegaboys7475]

Kovalov beat this guy like a drum lol

[@juk1107]

@@dwanrobinson sounds very humble

[@chrisbradley3548]

I love listening to a champion who can express himself so well. He's a credit to the human race.

[@1337eddie]

lol only a black person would say that. Glorifying this paper champ in such a way...

[@jayjameson7644]

1337eddie And only a guy with the mentality of Homer Simpson would say something like that! you definitely chose the the right avatar I'm guessing you probably bear a remarkable resemblance to Ole Homer! yes the many facets of Homer Simpson lol! although its kinda hard to argue with your point on this one" a person would have to be at least in their 80s to say something like that black or white.

[@jayjameson7644]

1337eddie But nowhere in the universe is Andre Ward a paper champion you see its moronic statements like that puts you in league with the Homer Simpsons and the Patrick's of the world now there you have it!😎😎

[@1337eddie]

Judging someone by their online avatar is definitely a class act. Won't even try to argue with you.

[@kathyjackson910]

Jay Jameson

[@Jakarta123]

Mentally tough, super intelligent and genuine

[@H1GHD3FF]

He doesnt do drugs. He doesnt hit women. He doesnt have kids from every women he's encounter. And you are still unsatisfied

[@kakashimoto9916]

H1GHD3FF He came into the Nordstroms I worked at with his family and the cool thing was he wasn't looking for attention at all. He showed love to the fans who came up to him although a lot of us left him alone to enjoy the day with his family you can just tell by his demeanor he's a humble dude.

[@rogerwilliams4742]

@REAL TALK 100 Bruh...His personal decisions are EXACTLY what allows him to stay on top of his fight game.

[@renzopeterson153]

Smh They can't stand to see that brothas are still a dominant force and set a standard since the early 1900's. Every since that color line was broken, black boxers have broken in and it hasn't stopped. Now we've been seeing an influx of Eastern Europe fighters, so they tribalistically cling more towards them hoping they'll bring the good old days back lol. Plus, they hate how Ward dismantled one of their top Eastern Blocc boys 😂. Stay tuned though, Usyk is their next one to hype up. They're already saying he's a greater Cruiserweight than Holyfield, and will be the next Holy smh. I see that Lomachenko is the greatest talk stopped after Linares showed that he is an excellent boxer but he's not what they make him out to be.

[@wilhelmeniapeterson6688]

Word

[@dwanrobinson]

@jliveslife very true. I blame society for accepting this shit. Don't get me wrong, I love Floyd as a boxer. But as a person, he seems to be a POS. And hate saying that about any human being. Ward is the polar opposite. Crawford too. These are the guys I look up to now.

[@jasonbabilonia3037]

this man knows jesus, hes filled with his peace.

[@antoniorobles3498]

Jason Babilonia FACTS 🙏🏼💯

[@jasonbabilonia3037]

what's nonsense is life without jesus.

[@jasonbabilonia3037]

@john gaynor history is on the side of the Christian facts

[@jasonbabilonia3037]

I hear a lot if anger my guy, read Mathew or one of the gospels and see for yourself with an open heart.

[@jarroddavid8352]

john gaynor the Christian worldview is the most probable in the world. It takes more blind faith to believe in the mathematical improbability of the Big Bang theory than the Christian worldview

[@latinoamerica1822]

I may not agree that he won against Kovalev, but I definitely respect Ward as a person. He truly feels he won against Kovalev and you can't hate on somebody who's being open and honest.

[@bodegaboys7475]

Latino America agreed. Lov beat him but he was a great champion

[@jaideepsingh8233]

bodegaboys man ward whooped his the second fight the first fight could have gone either way

[@NotstarvinMarvin]

Kov mentally folded and got knocked out. Idiot!

[@_-_.7]

That jab to the body

[@jayjameson7644]

Boxing is looking for a few good men! Honor, Integrity, Humility, Skills, Character! Andre Ward sets the standard! Haters keep on hating Suckas" because there is nothing you can do about it except know your roll and shut your mouth!😎😎

[@MarkDarnell]

This is probably the most sound videos on the key to success when it comes to boxing. Great post

[@sbrother176]

Ward is just a different human being. Really great to see a Champ like this. Most Champs spew money this money that but this guy right here was brought up and taught well. Much respect to him.

[@ghostmangeo1229]

he seems like one of those guys that are so genuine if you meet him in person, it'll be almost impossible to dislike him. Whether you like his fighting style or not he seems like a cool person outside the ring

[@douglasallen6973]

George Randall He is a gracious champion.

[@issa.israel]

Yes he is, and so is Floyd. I know that for a fact.

[@3dongs976]

ward will always be my favourite fighter inside and outside of the ring

[@benjaminpickett3502]

andre is a cool man he is down to earth get of his nuts carl froch he never slags you off so put some respect on his name

[@TVsez]

Great speaker!

[@1337eddie]

If only his boxing was at least half as good.

[@TalhaVlogs079]

Joe Iracheta he didn't.

[@deanlee7556]

Is that you Kovalev ! He won so get the fuck over it Dick head

[@TalhaVlogs079]

Andre ward won.

[@1337eddie]

Typical casual.

[@InsouciantMac]

I’ve been training for a while now to get back in shape and been working on my inside game for 2 years just for the sake of mastering it. Sessions can be so “boring” but that money in the bank analogy was head on and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you Mr Ward

[@kevingipson5356]

Great stuff-One of his best interviews to date.

[@greedyro2639]

Andre ward is a pretty well outspoken dude

[@SaRaGarvey2012]

I find it interesting that boxing professionals had the Ward/Kovalev fight going either way buy 1 or 2 rounds... But apparent boxing fans cry "Robbery" A robbery is when a man dominates another man and the decision doesn't go his way... There is absolutely no way that Ward/Kovalev was a robbery It was a close fight that a lot but f people had Kovalev winning... But a robbery? No way

[@computertips2013andbeyond]

Sa Ra Garvey the professionals besides the judges? like who?

[@BlackOwnedDollars]

Sa Ra Garvey Ward won and people are too stupid to admit it.

[@BlackOwnedDollars]

wutup5566 There is no blind racial bias. Wanting blacks go rise above and do away with poverty that cripples them and riddles the world with crime isn't racist. That's just smart. Teenager?? Nah I didn't even look like a teen ad a teen. Andre should give Sergey a rematch. It was a close fight

[@BlackOwnedDollars]

wutup5566 OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I see you're a troll. okay. say no more

[@ayogtfo]

wutup5566 115-112 ward

[@kraigg007]

Andre Ward is so legit. I hate that he didn't get the respect he deserves from the fans and media. Dre is a gift that only comes along every so often. The fact that he is so humble and grounded with all those skills is refreshing. I am happy that he left on his own terms. Thanks for the memories Mr. Ward and thanks for representing Christ in the lions den. You walked out of the sport unchanged and on top. Your light shined though your actions and life. SOG you will be missed, but not forgotten.

[@Pinoy2500]

Nice wisdom from Dre especially with the investment by putting money in the bank.

[@teejaye6424]

Such an intelligent fighter

[@mcagn6791]

Well stated Ward, loved the breakdown, very well stated.....good stuff

[@jdaye5042]

Dope interview

[@mikelockett19]

I'm mad that I didn't get to watch a lot of his fights and appreciate his skills while he was active. Hoping that he might make a comeback one day.

[@souljamob1tv]

Andre will be in the corner coaching, training and mentoring one of our future greatest fighters. Great boxer and a beautiful human being. Much love and respect to this true Champion.

[@kingrahul1151]

This prediction came true he is mentoring shakur who’s the future

[@Dreekuz]

Fighthype and their clickbait titles lol. There’s much more important stuff in this video

[@DYLTHEVYL]

It’s called marketing

[@i1mz]

Those few minutes of knowledge is what Yarde needs daily and he’ll be a World Champ!

[@keving5065]

Ward is the Pope of Boxing

[@arcepowell4085]

Respect..This man can articulate himself… Well spoken black man...All praise to God…🤛🏾🤛🏾🔥🙏.....

[@louisnirvana1]

Great video! I'm sitting here wondering if Ward is gonna be able to handle Kovalev on their second fight in June.

[@derricksmith2948]

My brother I have nothing but Love for you, for always keeping it real, you are the truth. And now that your analysis concept of the game your exactly were your meant to be. As for your boy Timothy B, his comments as a analysis is truly crazy I have now a whole different aspect for him now, and I'm not pleased with the brother on how he views things now. Especially with his comments on Terrance Crawford Loma chaco. TRASH BRUH. KEEP DOING WAT YOU DO ANDRE, YOUR ALWAYS MY FAVORITE. MY MAN BLESSED. PEACE

[@danielwright181]

put the Whole Q&A up one time guys

[@timothythomas7445]

Don't know the man but he has given me an answer to my state of mind. Don't love "it" too much not to be able to walk away from it when it's over. Inspirational! Love to my people.

[@arlenwiley4287]

I was sleeping on SOG....bout to go binge watch his fights/interviews now lol

[@m.danielmills7091]

Same

[@halfmillion4376]

I knew he took that jab to the body from MAYWEATHER !!!!! Floyd is truly the Greatest Boxer of all time !!!!

[@maristoldboys5466]

HALF MILLION Sugar Ray Robinson

[@J.C.117]

@@maristoldboys5466 Debatable tbh

[@rogerwilliams4742]

Perhaps watching Mayweather is when he noticed it because it was so obvious, but the jab to the body is basic bruh. Employing in a fight simply requires rhythm and set up that more recent boxers don't work on, just like he mentioned to the reporter.

[@rogerwilliams4742]

@@maristoldboys5466 I never argue against SRR, but Joe Louis is my pick.

[@DRWRITER08]

frankie xrcist Roy Jones ain’t a better boxer than Floyd stop it. Roy Jones relied on his athletism to be great. Once his gifts started to wear off, he tanked. Once Floyd got older, he used his IQ , fundamentals and prestine defense to beat everybody. Thats a testament to his longevity in the sport. That’s what elite legends do . People will never admit it but Roy ain’t seeing Floyd when it comes to boxing skills period!

[@justmeandmyharley3175]

They could not have gotten better advice from anyone in the boxing game he spoke fact nothing he said was debatable. Great Champion right there

[@Lebelang]

I love this guy, my profession is absolutely different from boxing, but he is telling universal truths.

[@invisiblebully171]

I think he is reffering to the Diego Carlas v Floyd Mayweather fight when hes talking about getting the jab to the body move from Floyd

[@taylorgreg752]

He is because that jab to the body setup that check hook that Corrales kept walking into

[@James_Edward59]

Floyd always does that jab to the body in all his fights, it’s one of his greatest weapons, that’s partially how he starts slowing down his opponents and get them to lower their hands and then he goes upstairs, Floyd is a master at that and I can see why Ward is using that technique.

[@420terrence]

Love listening to him break things down

[@206legend3]

One of the most underrated fighters in the game... And a favorite of mine as well..

[@vector8310]

Floyd was the absolute master of the jab to the body. He knew when to throw it and where (to the belly button). He made every fighter fold a bit when he connected with it

[@demonpunisher9337]

That jab🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dazhwood]

This guy is a true great not a hyped up overrated sportsman but a true great in and more importantly out of the ring.

[@magnumopus8202]

I can listen to him talk all day

[@jakewest1806]

The most humble honst good natured fighter and man I ever met !!!!

[@LIONKING-pl5yr]

Excellent points!

[@Bodystar30]

so cool and humble this champ. one of my favourites.

[@thechosenpeople2022]

he beat kovalev

[@box5bastard277]

mikaelkinnor twice now yell

[@jhwil90]

So fuckin inspirational. Thanks champ!

[@sagacioussage899]

He is so decent and it was a wakeup for me and him, to see the haters. So I realize good will attract haters so bring them on.

[@MrThekidisback]

Andre Ward is that dude.

[@ReeseTheComedian]

Facts 💪🏾

[@kurtnunn6116]

He'd make a great motivational/inspirational speaker to youth groups. I imagine it would be a handsome side income for him if he marketed himself to large organizations for corporate events.

[@turtleturbo1025]

Great advice

[@quickdubbs328]

You would make a sensational motivational speaker. Or a great preacher, S O G👍

[@lwwarren9485]

U know how dope the teacher is by listening to his students.

[@DannyBoi71]

Great breakdown of skillset.

[@ironlung8780]

I bet this guy would be a pastor when he retires.

[@box5bastard277]

Iron Lung we will see soon now yell

[@chrisshanklin8190]

Well he is SOG

[@israeljudah]

I love this Dude. Humble, Wise, but Fierce

[@dubraefox8938]

Hes gonna make the best coach ever

[@GFoB]

Ive met Ward when he was on his 6th fight. The guy you see now humble and wise is the same guy i met then. Why boxing doesnt grab on to him is ridiculous. He lives a clean life, respectable, and a role model. Maybe you have to be vulgar, boisterous, and life filled with controversy and scandal to be a star in this business. Andre Ward do not change who you are keep up the good work.

[@jeromecooke5219]

Man, Andre Ward is not only a phenomenal fighter, but wise beyond his years in life outside the boxing ring. Humble guy and truly blessed.

[@kennytalabi3964]

I wish Deontay Wilder seen this video years ago and worked on his inside game instead of relying ONLY on his 1 punch knockout....wrong move! A lot of wisdom in this short clip from Andre...

[@kidsmithree]

A great man inside and outside the ring.

[@buzzkill808raven2]

The jab to the body is easy to land if you set it up by jabbing a bunch of times to the face/guard, and then when you want to land the body jab, you feint to the head, then strike the body. Keep your head off the center line when you jab and you'll almost never get caught. Plus after they fear the body shot you can hit the head all day

[@julzcdg4880]

Throwing the jab as I watch this sitting over lunch. Thanks champ.

[@WattUNeed]

Knowledge.

[@Kopend09]

WattUNeed us uk fans now what time it is, USA fans could learn from us

[@WattUNeed]

***** For sure.

[@MarquiseBLXCK]

My coach taught me something similar. I’m orthodox but i fought southpaw because I said it was uncomfortable. Things that make you uncomfortable is what you have to spend more time doing

[@gregoryroberts8563]

Right On Point., 👍👍👍

[@alimaybach6886]

the last part of the interview would be good for Adrien Broner to hear

[@tribunal1287]

Ward should be a poster child for all that is still pure and genuine in boxing.

[@jackiewilliams8272]

Ward top bloke top fighter

[@Mektek19]

It's funny how people get on people for cherry picking but when a man comes up in weight and faces probably the most dangerous man in boxing right and wins in a close decision that could have gone either way he gets nothing but hate. I mean did Ward judge the fight and declare himself the winner? If you disagree with the verdict blame the judges and give credit to a fighter who dared to be great. What's the point in taking risky fights if your going to receive hate regardless. Same thing with Broner. People talk about cherry picking, but Broner fought a dangerous fighter in Maidana in his second fight at WW after skipping Jr WW and lost. Give him some credit for daring to be great.

[@MrMindMarvel]

How can anyone NOT like S.O.G. Dude is Champion human being not just a boxing champion.

[@Mektek19]

Floyd was my favorite fighter but I'm glad this era of undefeated fighters is coming to an end. Once every top fighter has been defeated then people will cease to fixate on it and this will lead to more top fighters fighting each other. Only Crawford, M Garcia and a couple left. They will all chase more greatness as a result.

[@chrisve4188]

Very intelligent humble good hearted brother a he'll of a role model

[@iaml8gend120]

A great boxer who got out before damage was done... amazing

[@MarlyMarlPodcast]

I think Andre Ward will keep me content with boxing now.

[@greedyro2639]

Mannn I love to throw that jab to the body it really do take a lot from your opponent I sometimes like to throw a full combination to the body just to tired out the opponent faster

[@lifestraight]

Big props to Andre Ward. He's definitely a credit to boxing.

[@user-op2tg1mi7e]

He should totally make general purpose motivational material.

[@arahman3442]

some real talk on this video!

[@B-Rai87]

I love Andre .. he so wise ..

[@DianaBranch]

I like this guy👍

[@bigscott8007]

The goat 💯💥💥🥊

[@hamo6442]

Peace be unto you, thank you for showing what God can do, if you let him...

[@The5trongmonkey]

Love AW he is massively underrated

[@magoh08]

nigga speaking knowledge! beast

[@yudahel8521]

Mago Barajas I love his mind

[@wilhelmeniapeterson6688]

Word

[@bobbymcdowell6261]

I'ma miss this guy... My favorite boxer of all time SOG!!!

[@pumma4628]

Love this guy's philosophy. I hate that I followed Floyd's career and not his. I'm late but I'm going to investigate Ward's history of boxing. Awesome guy that Ward character..

[@vector8310]

Listen to Kovalev interviews and he goes on and on blaming others, complaining and threatening. What a contrast. Another colossal bitter sore loser is Carl Froch. Never a single word acknowledging Ward's skills. Ward exposed both of them as total pricks.

[@learle1979]

Damn, that’s some real talk for the youngins!

[@KingMally89]

Andre Ward is a good dude. He said some real shit.

[@MrSilus2000]

Flavor comes with devotion to fundamentals. Got it. Thanks

[@MrSnevets70]

Flavor?

[@MrSilus2000]

The style, the flash, the cool stuff. You can’t make good flavors of ice cream when you don’t really understand the basics of what an ice cream is.

[@waynethompson6667]

Excellent point about fundamentals vs flavor. I’m going to steal that like he stole the jab to the gut.

[@brianpayne4890]

FLOYDS TBE FOR SURE IMO.... BUT WARD IS BEST RIGHT NOW.

[@achozenfew]

Brian Payne best of his generation. Not ever!!

[@liptonteabag2]

ChozenFew these are all opinions.

[@achozenfew]

Shawn Lewis actually it's a fact

[@liptonteabag2]

ChozenFew if you believe that you don't understand what an opinion is.

[@milkey1]

You support a racist ?

[@allabouttheracks]

Awesome!

[@truthinlifewoken6698]

Kind of guy you know will not treat you unfairly

[@michaelle7988]

Im learn a lot from Mr. Ward to be humble and kind but a killer also Unified Champ