THE ART OF WARD is a series hosted by Boxing Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer for ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT Andre Ward exploring the fight game from the inside out. THE ART OF WARD series is a tapestry of thoughtful content showcasing Ward’s personal, unmatched perspective shaped by his evolution as a fighter, a man and an influential figure in combat sports.
The Art Of Ward
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THE ART OF WARD is a series hosted by Boxing Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer for ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT Andre Ward exploring the fight game from the inside out. THE ART OF WARD series is a tapestry of thoughtful content showcasing Ward’s personal, unmatched perspective shaped by his evolution as a fighter, a man and an influential figure in combat sports.
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Andre Ward: ‘I Knew Going Into Kovalev 2 That Was My Last Fight’ | Virgil Hunter Part 2
<p>Picking up where Part 1 left off, Virgil and Andre go all the way through the pro career. The 2004 Staples Center debut. The knockdown by Darnell Boone that nearly cost him an HBO deal. The frantic red-eye to Germany to lock in the Super Six tournament and opening the bracket against Mikkel Kessler at home, plus the collision course with Andre Dirrell that Bumper kept saying wouldn’t happen — and the moment Andre’s mind shifted on his own friend. Skipping Lucian Bute, beating Chad Dawson, and the two-year lawsuit that almost derailed everything.<br><br>Then the Kovalev story like it’s never been told. Virgil admits he was a fan of Sergey Kovalev before him and Dre ever fought. The knee that swelled to three times its size in training camp and ultimately getting it drained two hours before he walked to the ring. Getting up off the canvas in Round 2 and closing like a champion, and the decision the critics still argue about — and Andre’s full response to all of it.<br><br>And then, for the first time on tape, Andre reveals he knew going into the second Kovalev fight that it was his last fight — and never told Virgil. The phone call from Jack London Square the night before he announced his retirement. Virgil’s response, the investment lessons, the jewelry-vs-houses speech, and why Virgil refuses to be the old coach on a stump watching one of his fighters take brain damage for a paycheck.<br><br>Part 2 of 2. If you missed Part 1, go back and watch the origin story.</p> <p>0:00 – Intro: From the Streets to the Pro Game<br aria-hidden="true">1:40 – The Super Six Tournament & Moving to 168 lbs<br aria-hidden="true">3:34 – Facing Mikkel Kessler: Setting the Tone<br aria-hidden="true">5:22 – Patterns of Success: The Journey & God’s Plan<br aria-hidden="true">6:23 – Financial Wisdom & Having an Exit Strategy<br aria-hidden="true">13:45 – Virgil’s Training Philosophy & Locker Room Rules<br aria-hidden="true">21:20 – Keeping Fighters Focused & Blocking Distractions<br aria-hidden="true">23:00 – Cleaning Out Super Middleweight & Moving to 175<br aria-hidden="true">25:20 – Preparing for Sergey Kovalev: The 3-Fight Plan<br aria-hidden="true">27:40 – Knee Injury & Doubt Before the Kovalev Fight<br aria-hidden="true">29:43 – Walking to the Ring: Confidence Despite the Injury<br aria-hidden="true">30:07 – The Knockdown & Corner Adjustments vs. Kovalev<br aria-hidden="true">32:06 – Breaking Down the Kovalev Win & Critics<br aria-hidden="true">34:04 – The Rematch & Kovalev’s Decline<br aria-hidden="true">42:32 – Ward’s Retirement Decision<br aria-hidden="true">44:13 – Knowing When It’s Over: The Mindset of Retiring on Top<br aria-hidden="true">46:22 – Financial Lessons for Young Fighters<br aria-hidden="true">49:18 – The Danger of Eroding Skills & Spending Your Prime<br aria-hidden="true">51:38 – Retiring When You’ve Proven Everything<br aria-hidden="true">55:06 – Missing the Gym & Staying Away After Retirement</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 27, 2026
Virgil Hunter On The Day Andre Almost Lost Everything: “You’re Going To Go Downhill” | Part 1
Hall of Fame trainer Virgil Hunter shares with host [Host Name] the pivotal moments and psychological strategies that guided Andre Ward through immense personal challenges toward Olympic gold.
May 19, 2026
Carl Froch On Biting Andre Ward, Calzaghe Ghosting Him & Leaving The UK
Boxing legend Carl Froch sits down with Andre Ward to discuss his career, admitting to biting Ward and revealing his reasons for leaving the UK.
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