This heavyweight division, it takes just one punch for anyone. It doesn’t matter how hard you train or what.
DERRICK LEWISI wanted to start in boxing, but you have to train a little harder to be a boxer. A lot of those guys can take punches. MMA, you only have to hit someone so hard to knock them out.
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I really don’t punch with my left hand anyways.
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There’s nothing I really want to accomplish. I already set my family up pretty good right now.
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I have a lot of anger built up in me from my childhood. My wife and kids are the only ones who give me peace in this world.
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I know I’m the least technical guy in the sport. Most of the champions or guys at the top are real martial artists.
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Basically, I guess they just thinking I’ve been winning my fights just by luck. I just think I’ve been winning my fights on heart.
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I ain’t trying to fight for no title.
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I don’t fight just because I love it just that much. I’m fighting because it’s a job for me.
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I’m fighting just so I can take care of my family.
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I look at all my opponents, and they could be something else. They could go out and get a normal, regular job. I look at myself and I can’t do that. I have a strike on my back. I can’t have a normal job. So, I’ve got to fight for everything I’ve got.
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I don’t care if I am ever remembered in this sport for anything.
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I’m an optimistic guy.
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I’m serious, I don’t stay in the gym each day like my opponents.
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That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
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I don’t care if I ever fight for the belt or get the belt.
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I don’t care where I’m at in the heavyweight division. As long as I win enough, so they keep me. That’s about it.
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