Commonwealth countdown is on
The heavyweight boxer has been hard at work ahead of next month's event in Delhi.
On Monday night Mossley boxer Neil Sinclair, who brought back a gold medal from the Commonwealths in Canada sixteen years ago, was there to present Ward with a cheque from the local club.
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Hide AdThe Woodford man will be setting off for the games with the Northern Ireland team on Monday (September 27) and said he will be gunning for a medal.
"I can't wait for the boxing to begin. I feel like I'm in the shape of my life.
"In my eyes, I hope to bring a medal back - it's definitely on my to do list.
Ward's first fight is set to take place on October 5.
Other locals competing at the games include runners Joanna Mills and Christine McMahon as well as swimmer Conor Leaney and table tennis star Amanda Mogey.