As he prepares for his June 17 rematch with Sergey Kovalev, Oakland native Andre Ward still finds time to watch his hometown Golden State Warriors go to battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
The light heavyweight champion has built a friendship with Kevin Durant, who like Ward is also represented by music mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports. Ward (31-0, 15 knockouts) said watching the Warriors go on their undefeated playoff run has given him motivation as he trains for the biggest fight of his career.
“I’m trying to look like they did in Game 1.