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’m definitely an active champion. I’m looking forward to defending my belt as many times as possible.
More Deontay Wilder Quotes
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I was raised by both parents up to 17. We had a good family. We had a middle class family, good teaching and good surroundings, raised by the church, where I went every week whether I wanted to or not.
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I’m one of the baddest, hardest-hitting heavyweights in the business. Right here from Alabama, baby.
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I 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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I definitely got into a lot of fights when I was a kid. I never understood it. I was one of those quiet kids. I never picked with no one.
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I could put everything I got in the bank on my abilities and skill and will, and what I’m capable of doing in the ring.
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Having patience is one of the hardest things about being human. We want to do it now, and we don’t want to wait. Sometimes we miss out on our blessing when we rush things and do it on our own time.
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Some guys may play around and say a couple of things, but if I say it, I mean it. I may laugh, it may be funny, but if I say I’m going to get you, I’m going to get you.
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People who know me know that if I say I’m going to do something, I’m doing it. I am hungry. I am determined.
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I wanted to show the world what Deontay Wilder is all about. I’m a heavyweight, and I’m exciting.
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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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All my prayers go out to Tyson Fury. I know it’s difficult to be in his situation.
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To build my legacy and be that person I want to be, this is what it’s going to take: to get on the road and travel. Let’s do it that way.
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I’m not losing no time soon, or ever, till I retire.
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I am going to get world-wide recognition from whoever wants it, and whoever wants to challenge me.
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To make it in boxing, you must captivate the fans in America, too.
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