Andre Ward Quotes
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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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I didn't need to get knocked down to know the fortitude that I have in me.
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The British fans, they are very festive; they support their people.
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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 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 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'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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A lot of boxers have too much on their plate.
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Sometimes the biggest statements you can make are by living something out.
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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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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 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 have never won big fights just doing one thing, being one-dimensional.
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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.
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I was not intimidated by Kessler's record.
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Pilates is phenomenal.
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You don't stay undefeated without being a little stubborn.
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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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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.