Andre Ward Quotes
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I spar in the gym, and I take pride in my sparring. But I'm a better fighter when the lights come on because it's right now - there is no tomorrow.
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I know I'm a good fighter, probably a great fighter. I've fought the best in the world since I was a kid, and I've been fortunate to come out on top.
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I'm not going to throw chairs; I'm not going to cuss. I'm not going to do that kind of stuff, because you don't have to do that. You don't have to act like that, and you don't have to live like that in order to be successful.
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Sometimes the biggest statements you can make are by living something out.
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More time than not, athletes, specifically fighters, have a 15 or 20-year career, and unfortunately, we end up right where we started when it's over. All we have is maybe a round of applause when we walk in a room - Hey, there's the champ! That's great; I want that, but I've got to have something tangible to show for it, too.
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A lot of times in America, we work on bully muscles. We want the big muscles and the stuff that looks good. But we don't focus on the little things. But that's the stuff that sustains you and keeps you strong.
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Dad couldn't train me. He was too high-strung, like, 'Throw your jab!' and I'd start crying.
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I'm a very respectful fighter, I don't get out of character and start talking crazy, but if you don't want to fight a fighter, or you don't think it's a good style, or it's just not time, then say that.
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My mom had struggles. My dad had struggles. He raised me as a single parent. I rebelled and almost quit amateur boxing, but my faith in God had a lot to do with me slowly getting my life together.
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This has nothing to do with ego. It is solely about my religion and me being a devout Christian. I chose my ring name because I regard myself as A Son Of God.
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There's a lot of ways to win a belt, but taking it from a champion is very important to me.
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My mind-set is my major attribute.
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The British fans, they are very festive; they support their people.
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I do feel at times like I'm always proving myself. But I also feel that I'm proven. I've proven I can get to the mountaintop.
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Going through a long legal battle is not what you sign up for as a fighter.
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My thing is that if you love the sport, appreciate the sport as a whole. If you love the sport, you love the slick boxer; you love the guy who can box and punch. You love the brawler.
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Getting hit is not cool.
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My question is why does every African American fighter have to be the villain?
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I'm a five-time world champion in two different weight classes. Man, it's amazing.
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I was not intimidated by Kessler's record.
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I don't necessarily think fighters should fight killers every time, but at some point in time, fighters should be fighting the best in their division, period.
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I spar with Nick and Nate Diaz... those boys know what they're doing; they can throw their hands.
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People don't realize I tore my rotator cuff when I was 12 or 13. At that time, being so young, we decided just to not have surgery.
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Pilates is phenomenal.