Andre Michael Ward, a celebrated American former professional boxer, embarked on a remarkable and illustrious career, spanning an impressive period of 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, during which he achieved unparalleled success, culminating in his decision to retire with an unblemished record and an impressive collection of world titles in not one, but two distinct weight classes.
Noted pugilist, he captivated the world of professional boxing by successfully claiming and defending the prestigious unified WBA (Super),WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal super middleweight championships from 2009 to 2015, thereby cementing his reputation as a formidable and dominant force in the ring, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.
Notably, Ward's illustrious boxing career continued to soar as he successfully captured the unified WBA (Undisputed),IBF, WBO, and Ring light heavyweight titles between the years 2016 and 2017, thereby solidifying his reputation as a formidable champion in the higher weight class.
Andre Ward's dominance as light heavyweight champion was met with widespread acclaim, earning him the esteemed title of the world's best active boxer, pound for pound, as recognized by the prestigious The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, a distinction that solidified his position as the top boxer globally.
Andre Michael Ward, a renowned figure in the realm of professional boxing, has garnered widespread acclaim for his remarkable achievements, as evidenced by his current ranking as the twelfth greatest fighter of all time, pound for pound, as of January 2022, according to the esteemed boxing records database, BoxRec.
