Andre “Son of God” Ward is an American boxer that resides in Oakland, California. Wards skills earned him the Gold Medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the light heavyweight division; the first Gold Medal for the United States since the 1996 Games. Andre Ward is one of the six Super Middleweights competing in the Super Six Tournament.

Amateur Career:

Andre Ward’s amateur boxing career started in 1994. Ward was able to compile an impressive 90 wins during his amateur span. From 1998 to 2004, the skilled fighter didn’t lose a single match. Andre Wards skills earned him a twice over National Championship in 2001 and 2003. Also, in 2002 he was awarded the Under 19 National Championship with his stellar performance. With Wards supreme skills, “Son of God” was ready to make his mark in boxing as he decided to turn pro in December of 2004.

Professional Career:

Andre Ward picked up where he left off in his Amateur career. In his first professional match, he was able to score a second round TKO over Chris Molina. However, during his second match against Kenny Kost, Ward was able to overcome a rocky second round, as he was hurt by a left hook from Kost.

From April of 2005 to January of 2009 Andre Ward compiled a stellar 17 wins, with 12 knockouts and 0 losses. Wards hard work lined him up to face undefeated Henry Buchanan for the NABF Super Middleweight title. Andre Ward dominated the fight landed several clean shots that ultimately stunned Buchanan several times throughout the fight. His hard work earned him the unanimous decision, and continued his reign as undefeated.

Andre Ward then had his first real test when he faced the heavy-fisted Edison Miranda on May 16, 2009. During the bout, Andre Ward displayed his best assets as a fighter in the ring. Ward showed he had an inside game, as well as being able to outwork Miranda from the outside. At the end of 12 rounds, Ward nabbed the unanimous decision, and earned the reputation as a durable, yet highly skilled fighter.

The Future:

Andre Ward agreed to take part in the Super Six World Boxing Classic, as part of the 6 best Super Middleweight fighters in the world. The other five fighters are: Andre Dirrell, Mikkel Kessler, Arthur Abraham, Jermain Taylor and Carl Froch. Currently, Andre Ward is set to face Mikkel Kessler in Oakland, California on November 21, 2009.

Written by: Mike Boehm