Andre Ward Quotes

Andre Ward is a retired American professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. He is a former world champion in multiple weight classes and is known for his technical skills and defensive prowess in the ring. Ward's contributions to boxing have made him one of the most successful and respected fighters of his era.

It takes time for people to respect you.... -Andre Ward

It takes time for people to respect you.

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.

It's a beautiful thing when you come to fight week... -Andre Ward

It's a beautiful thing when you come to fight week and you know that you haven't cut any corners.

Boxing is not that complicated. If two guys want to fight, it's not hard to make a fight. If the fight's not made, it's because one party doesn't want that fight, or maybe both parties don't want it.

I'm just being me. If I'm not enough, I don't know what to tell you. I'm not going to apologize about it.

I want to be the light heavyweight champion of the... -Andre Ward

I want to be the light heavyweight champion of the world.

I don't necessarily think fighters should fight killers every time, but at some point in time, fighters should be fighting the best in their division, period.

I do feel at times like I'm always proving myself. But I also feel that I'm proven. I've proven I can get to the mountaintop.

You have to change on the fly. You have to adapt. ... -Andre Ward

You have to change on the fly. You have to adapt. It's what I do. It's what wins for me.

There's always great things that champions do. It can be inside fighting, this person uses his range well, this person has a great right hand - anytime you fight a champion, there's multiple things that they do well, and you have to try to take those strengths away.

People who know me know that I'm not going to open my mouth and say something if I don't mean it. I'm very short and sweet. I'm old-school when it comes to it: I say what I mean and mean what I say, and then get off of it. It's simple as that.

When you make a stance, sometimes there are conseq... -Andre Ward

When you make a stance, sometimes there are consequences.

Not fighting, avoiding talking to fans... that's when the thoughts creep in about retiring and moving on to something else.

If something happens and you're behind, and you get hit in the mouth early like that, you have two options: You can either pack it in mentally and internally and go into survival mode and quit, or you're going to get up and go to work.

I spar in the gym, and I take pride in my sparring. But I'm a better fighter when the lights come on because it's right now - there is no tomorrow.

At the end of the day, the great ones - well, they... -Andre Ward

At the end of the day, the great ones - well, they rise, and that's what I want to do.

I get the headlines for being slick and different things like that - which is part of my game - but it's just amazing to me that a lot of times, the people don't see the other things that go on in that ring. But a lot of times, when my opponents figure it out, the fight is over. It's too late.

Monsters have always been built in this sport. I j... -Andre Ward

Monsters have always been built in this sport. I just don't believe the hype. You've got to show me.

The game plan might be different based on the oppo... -Andre Ward

The game plan might be different based on the opponent, but the approach is the same.

I still don't think the world has seen the best Andre Ward. Initially, I just wanted to get in there and win.

My question is why does every African American fig... -Andre Ward

My question is why does every African American fighter have to be the villain?

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.

One of the reasons why I signed up with Roc Nation was because of their ability to not just have a vision of doing things but the actual ability and resources to carry that vision out.

Sometimes you're going to win close fights, and th... -Andre Ward

Sometimes you're going to win close fights, and that's the way it is.

I'm not a dirty fighter. Everybody knows that.... -Andre Ward

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

There are times and places for tune-ups and stay-b... -Andre Ward

There are times and places for tune-ups and stay-busy fights.

I was not intimidated by Kessler's record.... -Andre Ward

I was not intimidated by Kessler's record.

I have showed things in sparring and camp that I d... -Andre Ward

I have showed things in sparring and camp that I don't show in fights.

You have to be able to adjust on the fly, and that... -Andre Ward

You have to be able to adjust on the fly, and that is what the great ones do.

He was competitive in every fight and brought his best every time out, so I have nothing personal against Froch. I actually like him a lot because he reminds me a lot of myself with his competitiveness.

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