Two-weight world champion Andre Ward appears to be on the verge of making a sensational comeback to boxing.
The 41-year-old from San Francisco, California has not fought as a professional since he defeated Sergey Kovalev via eighth round stoppage in their rematch back in 2017 to successfully defend his unified WBA, WBO and IBF light-heavyweight titles.
Ward announced his retirement from the sport shortly after, drawing the curtain on his decorated professional career with an unbeaten record of 32-0 to his name, defeating the likes of Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler and Arthur Abraham along the way.
In an exchange with two-time world title challenger Andre Dirrell, Ward hinted that a shock return to the sport could be on the cards as he admits he has started training once again, as he claims he has already been ‘back in the gym’.
“I already been in the gym … Just because you not in shape, you think I’m not in shape? We not the same. You don’t know what I been doing. I wish you understood what I was actually doing bro, I wish you understood, you gotta get off this internet way, just because you don’t see it you think it ain’t gonna happen.”
Ward took to social media last week to make a sensational call-out to two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, claiming that a Wembley Stadium showdown with the 35-year-old would tempt him out of retirement.
The 41-year-old welcomed a clash with the Brit, who hasn’t fought since suffering a shock defeat to fellow countryman Daniel Dubois last September, falling short in his attempt at becoming a three-time heavyweight champion.
