You’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 LEWISAs long as they pay me good, that’s all I care about.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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I’ve been in that situation many times before – where I’m losing and I have to knock a guy out.
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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 like to fight tough fights.
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It’s a job to me, basically. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world or nothing like that. I don’t come in trying to think I am the best fighter. I don’t care about none of that. It’s just a job to me.
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I 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.
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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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I don’t care if I am ever remembered in this sport for anything.
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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 don’t train like a mixed martial artist. I don’t respect the sport like everyone else does.
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I used to only train 30 minutes a day.
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George Foreman acts more like my grandfather. He and my grandfather act just alike – they’re both Christian type guys. They try to help everyone.
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The only reason I want to climb up the rankings – beating the champion and beating guys in the top five – those are the guys that get the endorsements and get the most money and get paid the most. That’s the only reason why.
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I don’t want to fight once a year. I like fighting every other month.
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It’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.
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That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
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