I like to fight tough fights.
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.
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You’ve got to try to find some type of mental edge on your opponent.
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I used to only train 30 minutes a day.
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I’ll fight anyone.
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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’m not scared to fight anyone, I’ll call anyone out.
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I go into every fight with a bad back and overweight and a damn-near diabetic.
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Brock Lesnar is not a fighter. He’s scared to be hit.
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Like a lot of people have said, it’s not a bad loss to lose to Mark Hunt, so it’s really like a learning lesson.
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I throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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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 care where I’m at in the heavyweight division. As long as I win enough, so they keep me. That’s about it.
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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 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 don’t care if I ever fight for the belt or get the belt.
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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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