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Boxing Biography

Andre Ward

“Son of God”

American flag American · Oakland, USA · Born 23 October 1984

Super Middleweight

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American professional boxer who won Olympic gold in 2004 and unified multiple world titles at super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.

Andre Ward was one of boxing's most complete fighters, retiring undefeated in 2017 as the world's top pound-for-pound fighter after winning the super middleweight World Boxing Classic Super Six tournament and then defeating Sergey Kovalev twice at light heavyweight. Known as 'Son of God' for his devout faith and 'S.O.G.' nickname, Ward's combination of elite defense, ring generalship, and championship pedigree make him one of the finest boxers of his generation.

Famous For

Olympic gold medalist and unified super middleweight champion

Playing Style

How They Played

Technical boxer with excellent defense and ring IQ

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Retired undefeated with victories over elite competition

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Olympic Gold Medalist Light Heavyweight 2004 Athens
  • WBC Super Middleweight Champion
  • WBA Super Middleweight Champion
  • IBF Super Middleweight Champion
  • WBO Super Middleweight Champion
  • Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Champion
  • Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion 2015
  • WBA Light Heavyweight Champion
  • WBO Light Heavyweight Champion
  • IBF Light Heavyweight Champion
  • WBC Light Heavyweight Champion
  • Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion 2017
  • Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 2015
  • Sugar Ray Robinson Award 2015
  • BWAA Fighter of the Year 2016
Career Journey

Timeline

2004 📌 Professional boxing debut
2004 🏆 Olympic gold medal - light heavyweight
2009 🏆 Won WBA super middleweight title
2011 🏆 Super Six World Boxing Classic winner
2016 🎯 Defeated Sergey Kovalev for light heavyweight titles
2017 🎯 Rematch victory over Sergey Kovalev
2017 🎯 Announced retirement from professional boxing