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In the biggest bout of his career to date, former 2004 Olympic Gold Medal winner Andre Ward pulled off a superb performance to control the action against dangerous opponent Edison Miranda over twelve rounds at super middle for a points verdict at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

Fighting in front of a motivated home-crowd, Ward asserted his authority from the first bell and immediately staked his claim to being the bigger, faster, stronger fighter against Miranda.

Ward was constantly moving and never really let Miranda get set, peppering the former middleweight world title challenger with jabs and powershots to the head and body. More...

Tonight, super middle prospect Andre Ward steps up to meet former middleweight world title challenger Edison Miranda at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA in a 12 round match up.

Ward, who boasts a perfect 18-0 record to go along with his regional NABF and NABO titles, has proven adept at defeating respectable opponents as Henry Buchanan, Esteban Camou, Jerson Ravelo and Rubin Williams over the last two years but must now take a litmus test.

The credentials of Miranda, 32-3 (28), are impeccable, having faced top middleweights Arthur Abraham and Kelly Pavlik during his only career losses but also holds wins over Howard Eastman, Allan Green, Henry Porras, Willie Gibbs and David Banks. More...

2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward and Colombian KO artist Edison Miranda both weighed in at 167.5 pounds during Friday’s weigh in at the Oakland City Center.

Ward (18-0, 12 KOs) and Miranda (32-3, 28 KOs) collide this Saturday, May 16, in the main event on a special primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland , Calif. More...

Shawn Estrada is seeking a sixth knockout in as many fights when he takes on Cory Jones in a super middleweight bout on the undercard of the Andre Ward-Edison Miranda main event Saturday night on Showtime in Oakland , Calif.

Highlights of Estrada’s fight will be shown between the televised John Molina, Jr.-Frankie Archuleta and Ward-Miranda bouts. Also, Showtime boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood will interview the undefeated Estrada about his fight and his upcoming future plans. More...

2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward (18-0, 12 KOs) and Colombian knockout artist Edison Miranda (32-3, 28 KOs), who collide this Saturday, May 16, in the main event on a special primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA, participated in their final media press conference in Oakland on Thursday.

The 12-rounder between the unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Ward and the hard-hitting Miranda highlight the biggest fight card in the Bay Area in years. More...

John Molina, Jr., (16-0, 12 KOs ) is fast becoming a familiar face to boxing fans who like to watch weekend televised fights. The young pro from Covina, Calif., will fight for the third consecutive time on TV when he climbs into the ring against Frankie Archuleta (25-6-1, 14 KOs) on a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast. More...

It’s about respect and more for Andre Ward, 18-0 (12), who faces his sternest challenge as a professional when he meets ultra-confident Colombian knockout artist Edison Miranda, 32-3 (28), in the main event this Saturday, May 16, on a special primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

“To me, this fight is totally about respect,’’ the unbeaten, No. 2-ranked Ward said. “It’s about respect from the media, respect from the entire 168-pound division and just respect in general. There’s always something to prove with each fight. The stakes are higher, absolutely.” More...

Edison Miranda has not been shy about how he feels about Andre Ward, his opponent in Saturday’s colossal super middleweight battle in Ward’s hometown of Oakland, CA.

“I can’t wait to get in the ring and to get into his face because I have no respect for Ward,” said Miranda, 32-3 (28).

“No, I wasn’t surprised when he called and wanted to fight me. I’ll fight anybody. I can’t wait for Saturday night to show the world who Edison Miranda is and that I’m going to be the champion.” More...

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2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward, 18-0 (12), and Colombian knockout artist Edison Miranda, 32-3 (28), participated in a free open public workout attended by several hundred fans and media Tuesday at The Plaza in Oakland, CA. More...

Super middleweight contender Andre Ward and dangerous Colombian puncher Edison Miranda will participate in a free public open workout today as they wind down final preparations for their eagerly awaited showdown this Saturday, May 16, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

The open to the public workout takes place at The Plaza, located between Oracle Arena and Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, at 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA, 91733 today, starting at 4:30 PM. More...

With a little over one week remaining before the highly anticipated showdown between 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward and hard-hitting Edison Miranda, the two talented fighters participated in a media conference call along with promoter Dan Goossen.

In the featured bout, the undefeated and No. 2 ranked Ward will fulfill his dream of staging a pro fight in his hometown when he takes a big step up in class to face Miranda, a Colombian knockout artist who has fought top-notch competition throughout his career, on Saturday, May 16 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

The 12-round fight for Ward’s NABO and NABF super middleweight titles will be the featured bout on a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast.

Ward, a highly touted and talented 25-year-old, is 18-0 (12) and was the only boxer from the United States to capture a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and remains the last American to win gold. Miranda is 32-3 with 28 knockouts. More...

Andre Ward, 18-0 (12), faces Edison Miranda, 32-3 (28), in a highly anticipated main event on Saturday, May 16 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

The bill features an outstanding undercard that includes unbeaten 2008 U.S. Olympian Shawn Estrada, fast-rising junior lightweight prospect John Molina, Jr., and 2000 U.S. Olympic Games silver medalist Ricardo Williams. More...