Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 23, 1984
Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*African-American (mother)
Andre Ward is an American professional boxer. His mother, Madeline Arvie Taylor, is African-American, and his father, Frank William Ward, was of Irish descent. His father inspired him by regaling him with stories of hard fought battles and triumphant victories. Given the choice to fight or pursue other sports, young Andre chose boxing and became a world champion.
Andre’s paternal grandparents are Harold Ward and Florence B.
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