Andre Ward Quotes
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I didn't need to get knocked down to know the fortitude that I have in me.
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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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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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I got an old school coach who's more of a teacher than a coach.
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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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I don't like to lay down on my food - it's not good for you. I like to take a walk, then meditate and read the Bible.
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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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My question is why does every African American fighter have to be the villain?
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You have to change on the fly. You have to adapt. It's what I do. It's what wins for me.
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Anyone can be a Son Of God if they wish to be and have the faith. I need to articulate this so everyone understands.
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Did I have rough days? Days I didn't want to train? Days I thought my career would never get back off the ground and possibly be over? Absolutely.
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Anytime you fight a champion, you got to watch the tape closely and study him closely.
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You have to be able to adjust on the fly, and that is what the great ones do.
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A lot of boxers have too much on their plate.
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From my position, obviously I want to maximise my potential and go as far as I can go and as high as I can go, but I'm not chasing fame. I get enough of that.
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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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I typically do the opposite of what people think I am going to do.
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You don't stay undefeated without being a little stubborn.
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Sometimes the biggest statements you can make are by living something out.
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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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People are entitled to their opinion. I respect them, but it doesn't mean they're right.
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At the end of the day, the great ones - well, they rise, and that's what I want to do.
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I'm just trying to get those marquee victories and continue to get those accomplishments so when the time comes and the vote is cast, hopefully my spot is secured in the Boxing Hall of Fame.