That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
DERRICK LEWISThat would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
DERRICK LEWISMy goal is just to make as much money as I can in the sport, and that’s it.
DERRICK LEWISI used to only train 30 minutes a day.
DERRICK LEWISThere’s nothing I really want to accomplish. I already set my family up pretty good right now.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t care what people think.
DERRICK LEWISI just like being in fun fights.
DERRICK LEWISI throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
DERRICK LEWISIt’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.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t care if I ever fight for the belt or get the belt.
DERRICK LEWISI gotta work on my overall game.
DERRICK LEWISI believe the tough fights bring out the better fighter in myself.
DERRICK LEWISI 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 LEWISYou eat salad and you’re hungry the next 30 minutes and you’re hungrier from when you ate the damn salad.
DERRICK LEWISMy heart outweighs all the talent. If they’ve got more talent, I believe that my heart will still overcome that. You’ve got to have heart to step inside the octagon anyway.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t even train for these fights. I’m not mad when people say that because it’s true.
DERRICK LEWISI’m fighting just so I can take care of my family.
DERRICK LEWIS