Also in the 5th, which was referred to by broadcaster Jim Lampley as "a hellacious round", a nick opened in the corner of Gatti's right eye. Before Gatti could get up, or the referee's count could hit ten, the bell sounded to end the round. Following the round, Ward was told by his trainer/half-brother, Dickie Eklun, "Bang the shit our of him. A left hook to the body sent Arturo Gatti down to one knee at 0:15 of Round 9. Ward came forward, as all those in attendance were on the feet and applauding, and connected with a barrage that had stumbled Gatti but he remarkably kept his feet. From a physical standpoint, Micky Ward was a right-handed boxer, but since Mark Wahlberg is left-handed he portrayed Ward as a southpaw. Arturo returned to movement and boxing in Round 6 and found increased success. A Few Good Minutes, hosted by Joel Idelson, is a series of conversations with some of the world's most recognizable names. Now years removed from his boxing career, Ward is reaping the pain that a life fighting entails; CTE is beginning to wear on his body and mind. Raspanti, John J. and Taylor, Dennis. - Emanuel Steward following Round 9. "This could be the round of the century." [1] Ward, however, never defended the title, and split his next four fights. Gatti earned Round 1 with quick flurries that seemed to frustrate Ward, who looked to get in close. He trains young boxers at his brother's gym." Gatti had some energy early in Round 10 and landed shots to Ward's head and body. interim USBA Super Light Title. A cut opened, midway through the opening round, on the outside of Ward's right eye; a result of a left hook from Gatti. Zab Judah 138 lbs beat Micky Ward 138 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12. [2] During Ward's time away from the sport, he used some of the funds from his day job on a road-paving crew to have surgery on his right hand, which had given him problems during several bouts. He's a great fighter. They then agreed to a third straight fight, and again, the fight was back and forth. George Michael “Micky” Ward, Jr. also known as “Irish” Micky Ward, was born on 4 October 1965, in Lowell, Massachusetts USA, and is a former professional boxer who earned most of his net worth through the sport. Ward's left hook to the body later resulted in a first-round knockout of Steve Quinonez, and a nine-count knockdown of Arturo Gatti in their first fight. Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Split TD after Leija was cut from an accidental head clash. [11][12], The game Fight Night Round 3 (2006) features Ward and Gatti on the cover (PS2 and Xbox versions only). - Larry Merchant. Cappuccino, ruled the punch to have been a low blow and penalized Gatti one point. - Larry Merchant following Round 6. Micky Ward was born on October 4, 1965 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA as George M. Ward Jr. [1] He defended the belt once, in a rematch against Veader. George Michael "Micky" Ward, Jr. (4. lokakuuta 1965), tunnettu lempinimellä Irish, on yhdysvaltalainen entinen nyrkkeilijä, ja entinen WBU:n ylemmän kevyensarjan maailmanmestari. Micky Ward, Self: Rocky Ros Muc. Ward has … His maternal great-grandmother Annie Greenhalge (Carroll) was born in Ireland, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Flood) Carroll. Don't be a punching bag. Now I know."[2]. Micky’s fight with Arturo Gatti shocked the entire boxing world by building an incredible reputation. Hänen elämästään on tehty elokuva Taistelija (2010). One year later, Ward again would come up short in a title fight, as he lost a 12-round decision against Zab Judah. Prior to the closing credits, it is stated that "Dickie maintains his status as a local legend. He kept getting stronger every round. [1], In a 1997 match that would come to typify the exceptional power of Ward's left hook to the body, he scored a 7th-round knockout against the then-undefeated Mexican Alfonso Sanchez in a fight that Ward, up to then, was clearly losing on points. The 8th Round was strong for Mickey. In Round 7, Gatti dominated the round and worked over Ward with combinations to the head. On May 18, 2002, Ward faced the opponent with whom he became most identified, Arturo Gatti. [7] Ward is married to Charlene Fleming, his longtime girlfriend, who is also a former athlete. Micky Ward was one of the biggest names in the game for a generation of boxing fans. He hurt Gatti to the body, and ripped him with combinations as Gatti appeared out on his feet and unable to raise his arms to block. Prior to the start of Round 10, Ward and his corner believed the fight had been stopped and Ward raised an arm as if victorious. After losing the first matchup in 2002, Gatti bounced back to win the next two in thrilling fashion. Name: Micky Ward Alias: Irish Birth Name: George Michael Ward Jr Born: 1965-10-04 Hometown: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 173cm Reach: 178cm Pro Boxer: Record Micky Ward Gallery. Ward was told he would be given five minutes to recover, but due to miscommunication with the timekeeper the bell rang and the round was ended just seconds later. Gatti made his reputation in his renowned trilogy of fights against "Irish" Micky Ward, losing the first but triumphing in the other two. Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, U.S. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. Lowell hip hop artist D-Tension released the song, '’One Hit To The Body'’ Which Micky used as his ring entrance music for the On May 18, 2002 Ward Gatt bout. The movie also depicts Ward as being grossly overmatched in the fight, when in reality Ward went the distance and Mungin won by a very close decision, though Ward did sustain numerous injuries in the fight. Gatti was warned in Round 2 by Referee Frank Cappuccino to "keep them punches up brother." Hänen sukunsa on kotoisin Irlannista.. Ward muistetaan erityisesti kolmen ottelun sarjastaan Arturo Gattia vastaan. The rivalry between Israel Vázquez and Rafael Márquez was a series of four boxing matches that took place between 2007 and 2010, which has been described as "the most entertaining fight series in recent boxing history", and has been compared with two other notable series of fights in the decade: Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward and Erik Morales vs Marco Antonio Barrera. Gatti took the 2nd round appearing supremely confident, moving in and out well and connecting with solid combinations both upstairs and to the body. Ward, who was determined to come forward and land on the inside, found some success with the right hand upstairs. “Irish” Micky Ward Pledges Brain to BU Former boxing champ subject of Mark Wahlberg’s award-nominated biopic The rough-and-tumble life of Massachusetts boxer Micky Ward has been turned into a film starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. Ward was a three-time New England Golden Gloves champion boxer who turned pro in 1985, winning his first fourteen fights. [2] The fight was named the 2003 Ring magazine fight of the year, the third straight for Ward. While he fought, Micky Ward did not pause to ponder what the longer term affects might be, as he threw punches and absorbed punches from foes like Charles Murray, Zab Judah and Arturo Gatti. Find out more about cookies Gatti penalized one point for a low blow in Round 4 that sent Ward to the mat. Gatti retaliated with looping shots around Ward's guard, got him against the ropes and rocked him with combinations which landed to the head and body. Ward come out throwing aggressively as the bell sounded to begin Round 9. The surgery used some of the bone from Ward's pelvis to strengthen and fuse the bones in his hand. A live recording of the song is heard in The Fighter. "The Fighter" is a 2010 biopic about the relationship between real-life boxing half-brothers "Irish" Micky Ward (played by Mark Wahlberg) and Dicky Eklund (played by Christian Bale) of Boston. They settled in the Acre neighborhood of Lowell, Massachusetts and worked as laborers and millworkers. Fight hard." He slipped in and out well and and at times peppered Ward with flurries. Gatti pounded Ward with punch after punch early on, but Ward fought back and managed a sixth round knockdown of Gatti. If you're going to be a punching bag, I'm not going to let this go like this. He's proved what he is and what he can do. He is widely known for his three fights with Arturo Gatti, as well as the 2010 feature film based on his early career titled The Fighter, in which he is portrayed by Mark Wahlberg. "Arturo's a gentleman. George Michael "Micky" Ward, Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known as "Irish" Micky Ward, is an American former professional boxer who held the WBU light welterweight title. did the violent waltz with a man cut from a similar cloth, Gatti, three times. They are getting what they were looking forward to." Both fighters needed care in a trauma center after the match. Gatti paid tribute to Ward's tenacity after the fight, saying, "I used to wonder what would happen if I fought my twin. Mamby was 60. Editors About BoxRec Contact Us Terms & Conditions Widgets BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Gatti trainer James (Buddy) McGirt advised his fighter that he would not allow him to keep taking that time of punishment. 2002 Jan 26 Arturo Gatti: TKO 4: Terron Millett: Welterweight New York, New York, USA 108 ? [8], In his 2012 autobiography, Ward revealed that he had been sexually abused as a child by a friend of Dicky's, another boxer referred to only by his nickname, "Hammer". Trained by his older half-brother Dick Eklund. We didn't know it might be a candidate for fight of the century. ", "I had Gatti winning by a couple of points." Ward rocked Gatti at 1:07 of Round 4 with a right hand, but Gatti returned the favor at 2:05 with a left hook which caused Ward to take a couple of steps back. [9], The story of Ward's comeback and rise to fame was made into a 2010 feature film, The Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg (who was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor) as Ward. Ward made approximately $3 million in earnings for his trilogy with Gatti; the most lucrative fights of his career. Gatti landed a nice combination in the final minute of the round, but Ward came back, hurt Gatti, and had him against the ropes and on the defensive as the bell sounded. "I am humbled by watching these two guys take the punishment they are taking." The Fighter movie ends with Micky Ward's title bout against Shea Neary on March 11, 2000. Cooley, Will. His ten-round decision victory over Emanuel Augustus (then known as Emanuel Burton) was voted The Ring magazine's 2001 Fight of the Year.[4]. Gatti might be most famous for his trilogy with Irishman Micky Ward. The fight was later named the 2002 Ring magazine fight of the year. Ward was portrayed by Mark Wahlberg in the 2010 film The Fighter, which was based on his early career. - Larry Merchant. [2], Ward was successful in his return, winning his first nine fights, and won the WBU's Intercontinental Light Welterweight Title in a fight against Louis Veader. A flurry by Gatti sent Ward back into the ropes at 2:40, to which Ward came forward and replied with an uncontested combination to Gatti's chin and hurt him with a left hook to the body. The gritty realism of the film made it a huge success, and both Bale and co … According to BoxRec, Ward was 59 when he last fought in December of 2015. Again, both men needed a trip to the hospital, due to the injuries they suffered. Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S. Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. Sheraton Inn, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Harrah's at Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. By the end of the fight, Ward had a large knot on his left cheek bone and complained of pain in his right elbow. Ward, unfazed, through punches of his own. Ward rocked Gatti at 1:07 of Round 4 with a right hand, but Gatti returned the favor at 2:05 with a left hook which caused Ward to take a couple of steps back. It would trickle down the side of ward's face throughout. I hit him with some good shots. Boxing legend Micky Ward, whose story inspired the Mark Wahlberg film The Fighter, has revealed he was sexually abused as a child. Ward would eventually face off against Hammer in one of his first amateur bouts, winning by unanimous decision. Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year, https://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Arturo_Gatti_vs._Micky_Ward_(1st_meeting)&oldid=827602, Arturo Gatti 34-5 (28 KOs) vs. Mickey Ward 37-11 (27 KOs). EN … Micky Ward: 18 2 0: Resorts International, Atlantic City L. TKO event bout wiki. "We told you it might be a candidate for fight of the year. "Irish" Micky Ward became a household name when actor Mark Wahlberg made a movie, "The Fighter," about Ward's life. [1], In 2000, Ward traveled to London to take on the WBU Light Welterweight Champion, Shea Neary, and earned a TKO in the eighth round to win the WBU title. 1988-06-25: Barry McGuigan: 30 2 0: Kenilworth Road (Luton Town FC), Luton L. TKO event bout wiki. Editors About BoxRec Contact Us Terms & Conditions Widgets BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Micky Ward's official website. ", to this day, it was 2002 Gatti-Ward and what I saw Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward put forth, I've never seen anybody put forth in all the athletics I've attended as a fan." Shortly before the punch, Larry Merchant said the fight should be stopped (which referee Mitch Halpern had threatened to do if Ward didn't "show [him] something"); afterwards Merchant called it one of the most extraordinary things he'd ever seen in boxing.[3]. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Micky Ward vs Alfonso Sanchez Amazing Knock Out Body Punching", "Revisiting the Fight of the Year for 2001: Micky Ward vs. Emanuel Burton", "Arturo Gatti: Remembering Ultimate Blood and Guts Warrior", "Micky Ward to Attend Martinez-Dzinziruk Card", "Surprised Micky Ward's 'Honesty And Integrity' Recognized", "Mark Wahlberg Confirms The Fighter 2 in the Works", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Micky_Ward&oldid=993050312, Articles needing additional references from March 2020, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. I just thought I shouldn't have got a point taken off for a low blow. Micky Ward had a much stronger Round 3 as Gatti, who did not have the same energetic movement, boxed less and the two traded punches. Retained WBU Intercontinental light welterweight title, Won WBU Intercontinental light welterweight title. Find out more about cookies. It was not intentional, but that's all right." The 10th Round was 30 seconds short because the timekeeper did not stop the clock amid the confusion at the beginning of the round. This brought Neary international exposure for the first time, as the event was televised in the United States by HBO on their World Championship Boxing series. George Michael Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname of "Irish" Micky Ward, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. Gatti began to develop swelling to his left eye. The Lowell, Massachusetts native fought for nearly two decades and developed a reputation due to his inauspicious ability to absorb punches without falling down. [6], Ward still lives in Lowell, where he is part owner of both a boxing gym as well as an outdoor hockey rink. Toward the end of the 7th, Ward switched to a southpaw stance momentarily. Micky Ward Wiki Biography. Cappuccino advised him that was not over and to return to his corner. The fight was a wild one, but a ninth round Ward knockdown of Gatti proved to be the difference, with Ward winning a majority decision. Ward, the fighting pride of Lowell, Mass. ), This page was last edited on 8 December 2020, at 15:04. He remained one knee before getting to his feet at the count of nine. The abuse began when Ward was nine years old and continued for approximately three years, until he gained the confidence to confront his attacker. Arturo Gatti 142 lbs beat Micky Ward 142 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10. Date: 2002-11-23; Location: … His maternal great-great-great grandparents Peter McMahon and Ann Quinn were from County Tyrone, Ireland. -, "He's a very tough guy. Ward gathered himself and came back. Gatti was knocked down in Round 9 from a left hook to the body. They fled Ireland during the 1850s to escape from poverty and oppression and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts. He also participated in The Ring magazine's Fight of the Year a total of four times (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2003). Micky Ward: 31 8 0: Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami W. UD event bout wiki. Philadelphia hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks released two remixes to their single, Animal Rap from their third album Visions of Gandhi (2003), dubbed the "Micky Ward Mix" and "Arturo Gatti Mix". The album The Warrior's Code by Dropkick Murphys features Ward on the cover, and he is also the subject of the title song. Micky Ward is an American boxer popularly known for his sports fame. In the 5th Round, Gatti connected well early with combinations and Ward found more success late. This fight could have went either way in my mind." The two agreed to an immediate rematch, and in November, Gatti was able to win the second wild fight, knocking Ward down in the third round, although he survived to finish the fight. Click to enter and find out about the latest news, watch videos, view Micky's fight record and check out the online store. -, "When people ask, "What's the greatest sporting event you've ever been to? He didn't have to prove nothing to no one tonight. "Intimate Warfare: The True Story of the Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward Boxing Trilogy" [Rowman and Littlefield], (2016. It was a tough fight, close fight. Find out more about cookies. "'Vanilla Thrillas': Modern Boxing and White-Ethnic Masculinity," Journal of Sport and Social Issues 34:4 (November, 2010), 418–437. He challenged once for the IBF light welterweight title in 1997, and held the WBU light welterweight title in 2000. This page was last modified on 24 October 2019, at 20:54. The former UK WBU titles have been held by Ricky Hatton, George Foreman, Thomas Hearns, Baby Jake Matlala, James Toney, Johnny Nelson and Micky Ward (on whom the movie "The Fighter" is based). [13], Media related to Micky Ward at Wikimedia Commons. Notes. In Round 4, Ward began bleeding from the nose and a cut to his bottom lip. Micky Ward had a much stronger Round 3 as Gatti, who did not have the same energetic movement, boxed less and the two traded punches. George Michael Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname of " Irish " … In his autobiography, the 46 … I have nothing but total respect for him. It could have gone either way. Wahlberg confirmed to Spike TV that The Fighter 2 is in the works, which will focus on the legendary fight trilogy between Ward and Arturo Gatti.[10]. Richard Eklund Jr. (born May 3, 1957) is an American former professional boxer who … He was less than three months short of his 61st birthday. On 11 March 2000, Neary fought Micky Ward as part of the undercard to Naseem Hamed vs. Vuyani Bungu. He was able to get inside and bang away against Gatti who was clearly arm weary. At the final bell both men were exhausted and embraced. -. Arturo Gatti (April 15, 1972 – July 11, 2009) was a Canadian Italian professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2007.. A world champion in two weight classes, Gatti held the IBF junior lightweight title from 1995 to 1998, and the WBC super lightweight title from 2004 to 2005. [1] However, his career leveled off, and after losing four consecutive fights in 1990/91, Ward took a hiatus from boxing. He manages the boxing gym he owns with his half-brother and former trainer, Dicky Eklund, trains new boxers entering its academy. Ward is widely known for his trilogy of fights with Arturo Gatti, two of which received Fight of the Year awards by The Ring magazine, as well as his relentless pressure fighting style. Action was allowed to continue, however, as it seemed likely that the fight could, or maybe should, be stopped at any time. Ward earned a 1997 IBF Light Welterweight Championship fight against champion Vince Phillips, but did not win the championship, as the fight was stopped in the third round due to cuts,[1] and Phillips was awarded the bout via TKO. Gatti was inducted to the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012, three years after his mysterious and … Micky Ward: Welterweight San Antonio, Texas, USA 107 ? [5] Ward was the first fighter to achieve this since Rocky Marciano and Carmen Basilio each did so in the 1950s. That is true, though the movie fails to … People in boxing have been looking forward to this fight for a couple of years. He is also known as Irish Micky Ward, became the brightest representative of this sport in the 21 st century. A left hand which landed just below Ward's waistband at 2:45 of Round 4 sent Ward immediately down and in pain. Gatti was able to come back and win the fight via a unanimous decision. George Michael Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname of " Irish " Micky Ward, is … The prior WBU had a 'golden' period between 1996–2004 when its title contests were often shown live on satellite and terrestrial television. Ward was a pressure fighter with a devastating left hook to the body. ©BoxRec : data may be incomplete/inaccurate : Editors About BoxRec Contact Us Terms & Conditions Widgets BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler.