I ain’t trying to fight for no title.
DERRICK LEWISThe 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.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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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.
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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 just have a crazy sense of humor.
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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 go into every fight with a bad back and overweight and a damn-near diabetic.
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I like to fight tough fights.
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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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I’ve been through so much stuff that I hope even my enemies wouldn’t have to go through.
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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 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 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 set some goals for myself. I really want to run through this whole heavyweight division.
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That’s what really gets me going, thinking about my past. I think about all the tough times and bad times I’ve had in my life and I bring all that into the Octagon. That’s only because it’s hard going in there trying to fight someone who didn’t do anything to you.
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I’ll fight anyone.
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I don’t care what people think.
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