I used to only train 30 minutes a day.
DERRICK LEWISI 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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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 even train for these fights. I’m not mad when people say that because it’s true.
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I throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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I just believe that my heart is the best in the sport. And I believe that’s what carried me through my whole career. Not my talent or my power or anything like that. I just believe my heart.
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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 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 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’ve been in that situation many times before – where I’m losing and I have to knock a guy out.
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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 just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.
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It would be cool to let people know that it doesn’t matter what kind of background you have in your past, that you can still make something out of your life.
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I’m an optimistic guy.
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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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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.
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As long as they pay me good, that’s all I care about.
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