Andre Ward opens up about the personal and professional reasons behind his sudden retirement while sitting at the top of the boxing world. He reflects on the cost of greatness, the toll of the sport, and why stepping away was the right choice.
Follow Andre Ward – https://www.instagram.com/andresogward/
Want to listen via Audio?
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-ward/id1767454006
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2zgtdAGaqvrEJza1c0RdvL?si=a94a7b4be17542e0
Follow on social!
Instagram Fight – https://www.instagram.com/atsfight/
Instagram Boxing – https://www.instagram.com/atsboxing/
Tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@atsboxing
X ATS Fight – https://x.com/ats_fight
Follow All the Smoke
Instagram – http://instagram.com/allthesmoke.productions
J Prince saw greatness in Floyd Mayweather before the world did. It happened inside Mike Tyson’s legendary Las Vegas gym. This moment changed boxing history forever.
Follow Andre Ward – https://www.instagram.com/andresogward/
Follow J Prince – https://www.instagram.com/jprincerespect/
Want to listen via Audio?
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-ward/id1767454006
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2zgtdAGaqvrEJza1c0RdvL?si=a94a7b4be17542e0
Follow on social!
Instagram Fight – https://www.instagram.com/atsfight/
Instagram Boxing – https://www.instagram.com/atsboxing/
Tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@atsboxing
X ATS Fight – https://x.com/ats_fight
Follow All the Smoke
Instagram – http://instagram.com/allthesmoke.productions
From the shadows of a trap house to the world stage, J Prince saw something special in a young Andre Ward. Against all odds, he pulled Ward out of a dangerous environment and onto a path of greatness. This is the untold story of how belief, mentorship, and grit led to Olympic gold.
Follow Andre Ward – https://www.instagram.com/andresogward/
Want to listen via Audio?
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-ward/id1767454006
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2zgtdAGaqvrEJza1c0RdvL?si=a94a7b4be17542e0
Follow on social!
Instagram Fight – https://www.instagram.com/atsfight/
Instagram Boxing – https://www.instagram.com/atsboxing/
Tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@atsboxing
X ATS Fight – https://x.com/ats_fight
Follow All the Smoke
Instagram – http://instagram.com/allthesmoke.productions
J Prince opens up about his life journey—from discovering Floyd Mayweather at Tyson’s gym to pulling Andre Ward out of a trap house and guiding him to Olympic gold. He reflects on losing his sister at a young age, the pain that fueled his ambition, and how faith and business savvy helped him escape generational poverty. This episode is packed with powerful moments, including his battles with the federal government and the legacy he built in both music and boxing.
Follow J Prince – https://www.instagram.com/jprincerespect/
Listen on audio:
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-ward/id1767454006
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2zgtdAGaqvrEJza1c0RdvL
Follow AOW on social:
Instagram – https://instagram.com/allthesmoke
Follow Andre:
https://www.instagram.com/andresogward
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@andreward
X – https://x.com/andreward
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction & J Prince’s Early Days
00:04:30 – Mother’s Impact & Family Struggles
00:08:00 – Forgiveness & Knowing His Lineage
00:12:40 – Losing His Sister & Grief
00:20:40 – Decision to Leave the Streets
00:23:40 – Getting Into Music to Help
00:26:40 – Feds Targeting Him for Years
00:32:10 – Discovering Floyd at Tyson’s Gym
00:43:00 – Teaching Floyd the Business Game
00:50:10 – Why Floyd & Prince Split
01:03:20 – Roy’s Decline After Ruiz Fight
01:11:45 – Dre’s Journey & Gratitude
01:20:20 – Roc Nation & Jay-Z Connection
01:28:05 – Dre’s Retirement & Final Tribute
Watch our other shows:
Morning Kombat – https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKombat
Ring Champs – https://www.youtube.com/@RingChampsPodcast
All The Smoke – https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheSmokeProductions
KG Certified – https://www.youtube.com/@KGCertified
