I tell people all the time that it would be good if they forget about me next week, that they don’t even mention my name anymore.
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’ve been in that situation three or four times before where I’m losing the fight – the fight seems almost over with – and I knew I had to finish him and stop playing possum as much.
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You know, once you have the belt you want to be less active, fighting once a year.
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This heavyweight division, it takes just one punch for anyone. It doesn’t matter how hard you train or what.
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I always had dreamed one day Bruce Buffer’s going to be introducing me. Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis and I just always pictured him saying it.
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I’m an optimistic guy.
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I don’t care what people think.
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I’m not scared to fight anyone, I’ll call anyone out.
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I know I only need one punch to knock any guy out.
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I’ve been having people doubt me all my life.
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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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My goal is just to make as much money as I can in the sport, and that’s it.
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That’s usually the way I am – I don’t care what my opponent can do. I just focus on myself.
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I believe I get the belt then I’ll get the money. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world. It’s all about the cheddar.
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I just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.
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I don’t know how to do takedowns.
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