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Andre Ward Quotes

Being a champion is not just being a frontrunner and being ahead, but it’s facing adversity.

– Andre Ward

I don’t owe any explanations for anybody I’m fighting.

– Andre Ward

I didn’t need to get knocked down to know the fortitude that I have in me.

– Andre Ward

It’s not all the time, but you get a sense when you’re reading something that it’s no longer about boxing or the performance. It’s personal.

– Andre Ward

My mom had struggles. My dad had struggles. He raised me as a single parent. I rebelled and almost quit amateur boxing, but my faith in God had a lot to do with me slowly getting my life together.

– Andre Ward

I went to a nutritionist; my diet is pretty clean, but I wanted to get some more knowledge and understanding in some areas. My two favorite things, Clif Bars and lattes, she just destroyed in our first meeting. Coffee is fine, but soy is the most genetically modified food that we eat.

– Andre Ward

I just want my career to be ran a certain way. When you get the sense it’s not, that your voice is not being heard, then, unfortunately, you have to do certain things to make a stand to fight what you believe in, even if you do have to sacrifice time.

– Andre Ward

You’re going to face adversity. It’s not if – it’s when.

– Andre Ward

I’m not a dirty fighter. Everybody knows that.

– Andre Ward

From my position, obviously I want to maximise my potential and go as far as I can go and as high as I can go, but I’m not chasing fame. I get enough of that.

– Andre Ward

Dad couldn’t train me. He was too high-strung, like, ‘Throw your jab!’ and I’d start crying.

– Andre Ward

I don’t like to lay down on my food – it’s not good for you. I like to take a walk, then meditate and read the Bible.

– Andre Ward

I don’t think anyone in that Roc Nation office gets eight hours of sleep; I highly doubt it. They’re constantly working, and they’re on top of everything, and they have a department for everything.

– Andre Ward

Boxing is a lonely sport.

– Andre Ward

This has nothing to do with ego. It is solely about my religion and me being a devout Christian. I chose my ring name because I regard myself as A Son Of God.

– Andre Ward

The British fans, they are very festive; they support their people.

– Andre Ward

I’m just trying to get those marquee victories and continue to get those accomplishments so when the time comes and the vote is cast, hopefully my spot is secured in the Boxing Hall of Fame.

– Andre Ward

My legacy is almost like a personal challenge to go as far as I can go.

– Andre Ward

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