Micky Ward is a retired American professional boxer known for his tenacity and skill in the ring. Born on October 4, 1966, in Lowell, Massachusetts, he competed primarily in the welterweight division. Ward gained fame for his intense fights, particularly his trilogy against Arturo Gatti, which are celebrated as some of the greatest boxing matches in history. Ward's career spanned from 1985 to 2009, during which he won the WBU light welterweight title. His life and career were depicted in the 2010 film The Fighter, which highlighted his struggles and triumphs, including his relationship with his half-brother, Dicky Eklund.