The Art Of Ward

By: All The Smoke Productions
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Anderson Silva Reflects on His Historic UFC Run & Life After MMA | THE ART OF WARD
    Mar 4 2025
    On the newest episode of THE ART OF WARD, Andre Ward is joined by one of the greatest fighters in history, Anderson Silva. The Spider takes us through his incredible MMA journey, sharing the story of how he went from missing a soccer tryout to going on one of the most legendary runs in UFC history. Silva opens up about his relentless drive to be great, his deep love for fighting, and what has kept him motivated throughout his career. He also talks about his transition into boxing after leaving the UFC, his ongoing desire to keep fighting as he gets older, and the story behind his iconic nickname. Plus, Anderson reflects on how he coped with loss as his UFC career came to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Shakur Stevenson Unpacks Loma Beef, Riyadh Season Card & Canelo-Crawford | THE ART OF WARD
    Feb 18 2025
    Friend of the show, Shakur Stevenson is back for round 2 on THE ART OF WARD! In this exclusive interview, the boxing superstar checks in with Andre while in camp for his February 22nd fight against Floyd Schofield on the undercard of Beterbiev vs Bivol 2. Shakur opens up about his training, previews the matchup, and explains why he chose Schofield. Plus, Shakur spills the tea on his heated encounter with Vasyl Lomachenko at Bud Crawford's last fight—and how Loma ducked his fight offer afterward. And he takes shots at Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia, keeping the trash talk real. Shakur also dives into his relationship with rising star Keyshawn Davis, Turki Alalshikh, and explains what it’s been like working with Eddie Hearn, and even shares his thoughts on the massive Canelo vs. Crawford mega-fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • David Benavidez: The Emotional Road to Facing Morell & Will He Get Canelo? | THE ART OF WARD
    Jan 28 2025
    This week, Andre sits down with the one and only David Benavidez, the Mexican Monster, ahead of his highly anticipated mega-fight with David Morell. In this candid conversation, Benavidez opens up about his intense preparation for what could be the biggest fight of his career, revealing how he plans to take on the rising Cuban star. He also explains why he never considered ducking the challenge. The champ also takes us back to his roots, reflecting on his early boxing journey, the profound impact of his father, and the struggles he overcame in the early days of his career. It's an inside look at what makes Benavidez the fighter and man he is today. And, of course, no interview with the Mexican Monster would be complete without a bold callout to Canelo Alvarez. Will we finally see the long-awaited showdown between the two? Benavidez also shares his thoughts on retirement and what the future holds for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins

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