I 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.
DERRICK LEWISThat would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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I don’t care what people think.
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My goal is just to make as much money as I can in the sport, and that’s it.
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You’ve got to try to find some type of mental edge on your opponent.
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You have 20 fights, you should know what it takes to get yourself ready. If you don’t feel like you’re ready, you let your coach know ‘hey we need to work on a little bit more of this.’
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I’m not scared to fight anyone, I’ll call anyone out.
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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 know just about everything that really goes on with domestic violence.
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Bowing and showing respect – I don’t give nothing about none of that. I’m just coming in and fighting.
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I think Cormier is gonna come out and try to wrestle me, try to get me tired, and try to push the pace. I know he might not say that I’m on his level but I think I am and he thinking that I’m not, really.
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I don’t train like a mixed martial artist. I don’t respect the sport like everyone else does.
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The 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.
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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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The guys in the top five, they’re good everywhere. Me, I’m just almost one-dimensional.
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I just like being in fun fights.
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I’ve been having people doubt me all my life.
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