All boxersMicky Ward
“Irish”
Boxing · Retired38-13-0RECORD
27WINS BY KO / TKO
11WINS BY DECISION
51PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | George Michael Ward Jr. |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Irish |
| Date of birth | 4 Oct 1965 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light welterweight, Welterweight |
| Trainers | Dicky Eklund |
| Height | 173 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1985–2003 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 13 Jun 1985 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Arturo Gatti, 7 Jun 2003 |
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Titles and honours
- WBU light welterweight champion (2000)
- The Ring Fight of the Year 2002 (vs Arturo Gatti)
Fight history
51 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Arturo Gatti | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Jun 2003 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Loss | Arturo Gatti | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Nov 2002 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Arturo Gatti | Decision (majority) | 10 | 18 May 2002 | Montville, Connecticut, USA | ||
| Loss | Jesse James Leija | Technical decision | 5 | 3:00 | 5 Jan 2002 | San Antonio, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Emanuel Augustus | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Jul 2001 | Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, USA | ||
| Win | Steve Quinonez | KO | 1 | 18 May 2001 | Ledyard, Connecticut, USA | ||
| Loss | Antonio Díaz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Aug 2000 | Ledyard, Connecticut, USA | ||
| Win | Shea Neary | TKO | 8 | 2:55 | 11 Mar 2000 | London, England | Won WBU light welterweight title |
| Win | Reggie Green | TKO | 10 | 2:40 | 1 Oct 1999 | Salem, New Hampshire, USA | |
| Win | Jermal Corbin | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 3:00 | 16 Jul 1999 | Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, USA | |
| Win | Jose Luis Mendez | TKO | 3 | 17 Mar 1999 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Loss | Zab Judah | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 7 Jun 1998 | Miami, Florida, USA | ||
| Win | Mark Fernandez | KO | 3 | 1:57 | 14 Apr 1998 | Ledyard, Connecticut, USA | |
| Loss | Vince Phillips | TKO | 3 | 2:49 | 9 Aug 1997 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | For IBF light welterweight title |
| Win | Alfonso Sanchez | KO | 7 | 1:53 | 12 Apr 1997 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Manny Castillo | Decision (split) | 10 | 6 Dec 1996 | Reno, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Louis Veader | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 28 Jul 1996 | Ledyard, Connecticut, USA | ||
| Win | Louis Veader | TKO | 9 | 1:28 | 13 Apr 1996 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | |
| Win | Alex Ortiz | TKO | 1 | 15 Mar 1996 | Revere, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Win | Alberto Alicea | TKO | 3 | 26 Jan 1996 | Revere, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Win | Edgardo Rosario | TKO | 1 | 30 Dec 1995 | Revere, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Win | Genaro Andujar | KO | 3 | 10 Sep 1994 | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Win | Luis Castillo | TKO | 5 | 17 Jun 1994 | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Loss | Ricky Meyers | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Oct 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Loss | Tony Martin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 May 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Loss | Charles Murray | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 18 Oct 1990 | Rochester, New York, USA | ||
| Loss | Harold Brazier | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 26 Apr 1990 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | David Rivello | Decision (split) | 10 | 3 Feb 1990 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Win | Clarence Coleman | TKO | 5 | 2:50 | 23 May 1989 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Frankie Warren | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 15 Jan 1989 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Francisco Tomas da Cruz | TKO | 3 | 0:45 | 13 Dec 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Mike Mungin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Sep 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Marvin Garris | TKO | 2 | 9 Jul 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | David Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 May 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Joey Olivera | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Feb 1988 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Joey Ferrell | TKO | 1 | 2:36 | 15 Jan 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Edwin Curet | Decision (split) | 10 | 25 Sep 1987 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Derrick McGuire | TKO | 4 | 2:33 | 25 Aug 1987 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Kelly Koble | TKO | 4 | 3:00 | 6 Apr 1987 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Hilario Mercedes | Decision (split) | 8 | 24 Feb 1987 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Carlos Brandi | KO | 2 | 2:55 | 24 Oct 1986 | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA | |
| Win | John Rafuse | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 29 Aug 1986 | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Win | Rafael Terrero | TKO | 2 | 1:12 | 4 Jul 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Ken Willis | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 Jun 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Luis Pizarro | TKO | 3 | 2:39 | 30 May 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Darrell Curtis | TKO | 5 | 2:05 | 18 Apr 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Jesus Carlos Velez | KO | 6 | 2:02 | 21 Feb 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Mike Peoples | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 24 Jan 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Chris Bajor | TKO | 3 | 1:17 | 10 Jan 1986 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Greg Young | TKO | 4 | 1:45 | 27 Aug 1985 | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA | |
| Win | David Morin | TKO | 1 | 1:20 | 13 Jun 1985 | Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA |