Andre Ward Quotes
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I got an old school coach who's more of a teacher than a coach.
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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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Chasing greatness - it's what I'm about.
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A lot of boxers have too much on their plate.
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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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My personal goals are to fight and beat the best opponent possible.
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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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Once you go up in weight, I will never go down; you just don't do it.
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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 come from a position that I am better than everybody; I come from a position that I had a tough upbringing. And I don't always highlight it, because I just never wanted to be that person with another rags to riches story.
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The game plan might be different based on the opponent, but the approach is the same.
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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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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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One of the reasons why I signed up with Roc Nation was because of their ability to not just have a vision of doing things but the actual ability and resources to carry that vision out.
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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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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 don't think anyone in that Roc Nation office gets eight hours of sleep; I highly doubt it. They're constantly working, and they're on top of everything, and they have a department for everything.
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When people ask me, 'What do you do for fun?' - it's my family. That's it.
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Monsters have always been built in this sport. I just don't believe the hype. You've got to show me.
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I see sometimes how guys may make a buffoon of themselves to sell a few more tickets. They create this image, and when it's all said and done, it's like everything falls out from under them. They have no stability. I never wanted to be one of those guys.
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When you make a stance, sometimes there are consequences.
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Whether it's Alexander Brand or Sergey Kovalev, I approach every situation the same way.
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People are entitled to their opinion. I respect them, but it doesn't mean they're right.