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.
DERRICK LEWISI 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.
DERRICK LEWISThe sport itself is dangerous. Anything can happen.
DERRICK LEWISIt’s like I say all the time, it’s the heavyweight division. It doesn’t matter if the guys a black belt or if he’s a world-class boxer. We still have a 50-50 chance.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t care what people think.
DERRICK LEWISFor sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
DERRICK LEWISI made my third parole and I believe if I had made it the first time, I wouldn’t be here today. I still would’ve been out there doing stupid stuff.
DERRICK LEWISThe one thing about me, if it is a 15-minute fight, I’m fighting every one of them 15 minutes. And if it’s a 25-minute fight, I’ll be fighting all 25 until the bell rings.
DERRICK LEWISYou’ve really got to stay ready 24/7. You really can’t get ready because there’s no telling. They’ll call you short notice to fight anyone so you really have to stay ready.
DERRICK LEWISBrock Lesnar is not a fighter. He’s scared to be hit.
DERRICK LEWISIt’s all the stuff I’ve been through in my life. From family struggles, people doubting me, things I went through as a child and going to prison, they all played a factor in who I am today. It really made me a better person. Going through those situations can make or break you as a human being.
DERRICK LEWISI believe the tough fights bring out the better fighter in myself.
DERRICK LEWISThat would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
DERRICK LEWISI’m fighting just so I can take care of my family.
DERRICK LEWISI go into every fight with a bad back and overweight and a damn-near diabetic.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t fight just because I love it just that much. I’m fighting because it’s a job for me.
DERRICK LEWISI’ve been through so much stuff that I hope even my enemies wouldn’t have to go through.
DERRICK LEWIS