Andre Ward is an American retired professional boxer and current boxing commentator. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, and was widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Throughout his career, Ward has won several awards and accolades, including being named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 2011 and Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year in 2011. He announced his retirement from boxing in September 2017, after a professional career spanning over a decade.
Andre Ward: Biography
Andre Ward was born in San Francisco, California, on February 23, 1984. He began boxing at the age of nine, and won his first national title at the age of thirteen. He went on to win eight national amateur titles, including the 2003 U.S. National Championship, and the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal in the light heavyweight division. He made his professional debut in December 2004, and quickly rose to prominence in the professional ranks.
Ward quickly established himself as one of the best boxers in the world, becoming a unified light heavyweight champion in 2009. He moved up to the super middleweight division in 2011, and won the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine super middleweight titles. He defended his titles successfully several times, and was regarded as one of the best fighters in the world.
Andre Ward: Wiki, Height, Age, Net Worth
Andre Ward stands at 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall and weighs around 175 lbs (79 kg). He is 36 years old, born on February 23, 1984. His estimated net worth is $16 million, earned primarily through his boxing career.
Ward is a two-time winner of the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year award, as well as the Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year award. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021. He has also been featured in several documentaries, including The Contender and HBO’s 24/7 series.
Andre Ward is widely considered to be one of the best boxers of his generation, and his accomplishments in the ring speak for themselves. His retirement from boxing in 2017 marked the end of an incredible career, and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
