My dream was to play for Alabama – football, basketball.
DEONTAY WILDERFury made a name for himself in America, and as a fighter, you have to establish yourself there, first and foremost, to be known worldwide.
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When I am in the ring, all I think about is knocking my opponent’s head off, getting him out of there. Hurting him. Putting pain to him. I will have no mercy. I will have no pity.
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My goal is to unify the division. Whoever’s got those belts, that’s who I want.
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Against Bermane Stiverne, they said he was going to be the toughest test, but I passed that with flying colours.
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I think Joshua has been doing a good job winning his fights and beating the guys in front of him. You got to congratulate him for his success.
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Boxing is my true calling. I’ve found my purpose in life.
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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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I am going to get world-wide recognition from whoever wants it, and whoever wants to challenge me.
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I decided to do something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – go get a chef and a nutritionist – and I brought them on board.
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I was born a leader, never a follower. I never felt peer pressure. If the group goes left, I go right.
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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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All my prayers go out to Tyson Fury. I know it’s difficult to be in his situation.
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Some guys like to fight on even playing grounds, and some guys like to cheat.
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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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Everybody has their due season. And it’s all about what you do in your season.
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People have to realize that God has blessed me with power. He hasn’t got me this far for no reason. I feel like God has a plan for me in this sport. That’s how I have came up this fast.
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