When I structured my career, I looked at Muhammad Ali, which is my all-time favorite and an idol of mine, and what he has done for this sport. He was a real-life hero.
DEONTAY WILDERI have so many things that I want to do with my life. I just don’t see myself being a fighter forever. Boxing is my love and passion. It also opens up and sets up other things in my life as well.
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The British scene in boxing, not just the heavyweight division, is popping.
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Every guy I touch, it’s the same result. When I land, it’s like seeing one of those preachers on TV. When I touch them, they fall out.
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I will be that guy to change this sport, especially in the heavyweight division. A lot of people have lost interest. I’m the right man for the job… I want to make it bigger and better than it ever have been before.
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My right hand is a monster.
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I’ve been talking about unifying the division for a long time.
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I didn’t even know about amateur boxing, period.
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When they throw punches, the breathing, the sparring. The heavy bags being hit. All of that – it was a heavenly sound to me.
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I’m not losing no time soon, or ever, till I retire.
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The craziest thing about it, I used to hate fighting, but you had to show how tough you was; you had to show you wasn’t no punk.
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It’s a great feeling to be the WBC champ of the world, but there’s more to gain from this.
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I’m definitely an active champion. I’m looking forward to defending my belt as many times as possible.
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I don’t see myself being in the sport a very long period of time, so I want to fight as much as possible.
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Working with one of the best strength trainers in the world, I’m getting more dangerous. I’m getting stronger and stronger.
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If Bronze Bomber got loose in the streets, it won’t be something nice.
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I like to have fun in the ring, but I knock them out.
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