Andre Ward Quotes
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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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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 spar with Nick and Nate Diaz... those boys know what they're doing; they can throw their hands.
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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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He was competitive in every fight and brought his best every time out, so I have nothing personal against Froch. I actually like him a lot because he reminds me a lot of myself with his competitiveness.
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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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My question is why does every African American fighter have to be the villain?
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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 got an old school coach who's more of a teacher than a coach.
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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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If something happens and you're behind, and you get hit in the mouth early like that, you have two options: You can either pack it in mentally and internally and go into survival mode and quit, or you're going to get up and go to work.
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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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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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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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Once you go up in weight, I will never go down; you just don't do it.
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I was not intimidated by Kessler's record.
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Whether it's Alexander Brand or Sergey Kovalev, I approach every situation the same way.
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My personal goals are to fight and beat the best opponent possible.
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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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You don't stay undefeated without being a little stubborn.
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Anytime you fight a champion, you got to watch the tape closely and study him closely.
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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.
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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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Going through a long legal battle is not what you sign up for as a fighter.