Going to Russia is going to be nothing for me. I’m going to treat it like it’s the U.S. because, at the end of the day, it’s one man, one ring.
DEONTAY WILDERGoing to Russia is going to be nothing for me. I’m going to treat it like it’s the U.S. because, at the end of the day, it’s one man, one ring.
DEONTAY WILDERThere comes a time when you have to put forth the action and actually see whether you’re really just talking to promote yourself, just to sell yourself, or to build your confidence or build confidence around you… or are you the real deal?
DEONTAY WILDERWhen they throw punches, the breathing, the sparring. The heavy bags being hit. All of that – it was a heavenly sound to me.
DEONTAY WILDERIt’s contagious to do great. But once that one bad apple falls, everybody else will fall, and that’s how it is.
DEONTAY WILDERI just love boxing. I’m in love with the sport.
DEONTAY WILDERI want the people to be able to see me and be able to see a great performance.
DEONTAY WILDERWhen you have a fighter willing to do that, when he is seriously hurt and in pain but still fights, you’ve got a dangerous man on your hands.
DEONTAY WILDERTo make it in boxing, you must captivate the fans in America, too.
DEONTAY WILDERIt’s a great feeling to be the WBC champ of the world, but there’s more to gain from this.
DEONTAY WILDERWe knew Stiverne was tough. You’ve got to give it to him. He’s got a tough chin.
DEONTAY WILDERSome guys like to fight on even playing grounds, and some guys like to cheat.
DEONTAY WILDERI’m definitely an active champion. I’m looking forward to defending my belt as many times as possible.
DEONTAY WILDERThere’s no other heavyweight in the division like me, especially when it comes into the athletic department. I’m the most athletic heavyweight in the division.
DEONTAY WILDERThe 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.
DEONTAY WILDERYou have to, as an individual, know how to tune that stage of your life that’s in the past out.
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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