Andre Ward is known as one of the greatest boxers of his generation, retiring from the sport in 2017 as the best fighter in the world and on a 21-year winning streak. A five-time world champion, Ward began boxing at just nine-years-old after learning that his father, Frank Ward, had competed in the sport. He would go on to have a historic career, winning Olympic Gold in 2004 and he remains the last American male to claim the top spot on the medal stand.

Ward won world titles in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions and climbed his way to the top of the pound for pound rankings, earning a perfect 32-0 record. He was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021 as a first ballot hall of famer.

He always wanted to be one of the best broadcasters in the world, following in the footsteps of his favorite fighter Roy Jones Jr., and working as an analyst while he was still an active fighter. Ward called fights for SHOWTIME and HBO before adding his voice and expertise to the ESPN broadcast team.

He would go on to win the Sam Taub Award Excellence in Broadcast Journalism award from the Boxing Writers association in 2019 and has stepped behind the mic for some of the sport’s biggest fights for Netflix over the last two years. He recently joined the Zuffa Boxing commentary team as an expert analyst where he currently calls fights on Paramount Plus.

Ward was named Chief Content Officer of ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT in July of 2024 and his shows The Art of Ward and Hall of Game with Roy Jones, Jr., feature interviews with the biggest names and subjects in the sport.

In addition to his analyst work, fans have become accustomed to seeing Ward on screens both big and small through various roles. He played Danny “Stuntman” Wheeler in the blockbuster films Creed and Creed II as well as hosting the reprisal of Mark Burnett’s Contender series in 2018.

Ward’s incredible life story was profiled in his documentary SOG: The Book of Ward. The inspirational film, which is currently available on Paramount Plus, details his improbable rise to the top of his sport despite insurmountable obstacles throughout his life.

Yet Ward didn’t stop there, he released his memoir, Killing The Image, A Champion’s Journey of Faith, Fighting and Forgiveness in November of 2023. The deeply personal memoir shares the challenges and lessons he has learned throughout his life and career, and it is currently available now everywhere books are sold.

Ward is a skilled motivational speaker, and has crafted targeted messages to various audiences, including: corporations, colleges, youth groups and churches. He has shared his inspirational story of success with audiences ranging from Texas A&M University’s football team to business audiences such as Xfinity.

The father of five is a role model and mentor to many both in and out of the sports world due to his strong character, story of success and ability to motivate others to follow their dreams and live life in the right way. Ward and his wife Tiffiney are licensed ministers who serve as youth pastors at their church in the Bay Area.