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" People who know me know that if I say I'm going to do something, I'm doing it. I am hungry. I am determined. "
Deontay Wilder
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" My goal is to unify the division. Whoever's got those belts, that's who I want. "
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" When I was up in college, I had a friend, and he was the only guy who knew I wasn't going to be able to attend school no more because I had a child on the way. I remember we was right at the lunch table. I was like, 'Man, I should start boxing.' I felt like every fighter that's on TV made a lot of money. I was like, 'You gotta make a lot of money.' "
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" My daughter will find some of the sweetest words to tell you that can make a grown man cry. She still gives me the same inspiration. She still motivates me. "
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" To make it in boxing, you must captivate the fans in America, too. "
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" I'm one of the baddest, hardest-hitting heavyweights in the business. Right here from Alabama, baby. "
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" The British scene in boxing, not just the heavyweight division, is popping. "
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" I want the people to be able to see me and be able to see a great performance. "
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" Boxing is my true calling. I've found my purpose in life. "
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" I still think about the first time I met Lennox Lewis, and he took the time out to talk to me, and he showed me different techniques. I'll never forget. Lennox was one of those guys that set the standard. He's a hard act to follow. But I love a challenge. "
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" I wanted to show the world what Deontay Wilder is all about. I'm a heavyweight, and I'm exciting. "
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" I'm always getting confused with LeBron James. Everywhere I go, I'm LeBron James. "
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" I don't just rely on my right hand when I'm in the ring. That's the least thing I think about. I think about the preparation I've trained for, and I try to execute. And guys can't stand up to the power. I've been blessed with that, and it's something that can't be taught. "
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" I'm the guy who has everything it takes to be heavyweight champion of the world. It's not just about being great inside the ring: it's about being able to do great things outside of the ring. Not everyone has that. I love to be out there with the people. "
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" When I went to college, I went to a junior college. I wanted to go to the University of Alabama but had to go to junior college first to get my GPA up. I did a half-year of junior college, then dropped out and had my daughter. College was always an opportunity to go back. But she, my daughter, was my support. I gave up everything for her. "
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" When I structured my career, I looked at Muhammad Ali, which is my all-time favorite and an idol of mine, and what he has done for this sport. He was a real-life hero. "
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" I want to defend and put my title on the line as much as possible. If the top in the division are ready to try to come and take my belt - and the key word is 'try' - I'm ready to give them that opportunity. "
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" Fury made a name for himself in America, and as a fighter, you have to establish yourself there, first and foremost, to be known worldwide. "
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" I was raised by both parents up to 17. We had a good family. We had a middle class family, good teaching and good surroundings, raised by the church, where I went every week whether I wanted to or not. "
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" My dream was to play for Alabama - football, basketball. "
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" Once I knock Szpilka out, I want all the Polish fans to come on the 'Bronze Bomber' train as I bring the heavyweight division back to the top. "
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" I definitely got into a lot of fights when I was a kid. I never understood it. I was one of those quiet kids. I never picked with no one. "
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" Working with one of the best strength trainers in the world, I'm getting more dangerous. I'm getting stronger and stronger. "
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" I can adapt to any environment or any situation I need to, so I am ready to go to Russia. You take what you get or start crying about it, but I am re-doing 'Rocky IV.' I am doing the black 'Rocky.' "
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" I don't see myself being in the sport a very long period of time, so I want to fight as much as possible. "
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" Some guys may play around and say a couple of things, but if I say it, I mean it. I may laugh, it may be funny, but if I say I'm going to get you, I'm going to get you. "
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" I don't know how a man can live with himself to get to the top knowing he didn't do it the right way. "
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" I always picture my grandkids looking at their grandfather and saying, 'My grandfather was the last or the first to do something.' There's nothing like setting goals and watching yourself get there, accomplishing that goal and putting your name to a part of history. "
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" There comes a time when you have to put forth the action and actually see whether you're really just talking to promote yourself, just to sell yourself, or to build your confidence or build confidence around you... or are you the real deal? "
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