In the same year, USA Today titled her National Player of the Year. Ward made the Parade All American List in 1990 and 1991, Parade Player of the Year in 1991, and All Ohio from 1987 through 1991. In 1996, Ward played professional basketball in Germany, and in ‘97 for the ABL’s Colorado Xplosion in Denver, Colorado.

Ward was the talk of the town at the University of Tennessee, where she graced their Varsity basketball team for four years before graduating with a degree in sports management and marketing.

As Ward makes her way deeper into the boxing profession, her manager, David Cueni says she’s the best thing to happen to women's boxing in a long time.

Her punch is a nightmare to her opponents inside the ring, but she's a dream athlete for those in search of raw talent. Her well-proportioned stature, long reach and defined muscles are advantages she knows how to utilize. When Ward is inside the ropes, she's thinking DESTRUCTION.

"When you get in the ring, you turn into a warrior," she says; an attitude that has made her a sure winner.

Ward says in the scheme of her life, her athletic future is just beginning.

Ward’s main goal now is to focus on the heavyweight championship title and to take the boxing world by storm, although pro women's basketball teams are still trying to recruit her. Ward says her main focus is boxing.

"The timing is right and the popularity is really growing. I could play professional basketball another time, but not now. In the future, though," she adds.

Wards' personal determination is to be the best athlete she can be, and to just concentrate on her boxing career for the title.

Ward's manager stated they are currently seeking sponsors to help catapult her career into the bigger arenas.

"I’m ready for a contract with a major promoter. I stand at number two in the world. That’s not far from number one," she said. "Hopefully, boxing will lead to many other opportunities like endorsements, a career in sports broadcasting and modeling opportunities. If anything, I’ll be a good role model for other young girls and women who have a dream and are willing to work to achieve it," Ward said.

In order to get in shape for boxing, Ward has embarked on a truly extraordinary conditioning program. She runs about 35 miles per week, and spends 3 hours a day at the World Gym working on her strength and endurance, and learning the tools of her trade. She can now bench-press 230 pounds.

When not in the ring, she likes to hike, mountain bike, enjoy nature, and to spend time with her mother, who is her best friend.

Ward is also involved in various charitable functions, including feeding and clothing the homeless. She believes everyone in life deserves the opportunity to be the best they can be, and she is thankful for the opportunities that she has been given in life.