Anthony Joshua Quotes

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Anthony Joshua

Profession : Athlete

Birth : October 15, 1989

I don't have a preferred religion - I'd have to do research. I was born a Christian, but as I've grown into my own man, I don't attach myself to a religion - 100 per cent, I have faith. Then it's locking into what suits me.

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As long as you have discipline, you can be a success. Discipline is what makes you do everything you need to do.

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Wherever you get to is better than where you started. To stay on the road is a massive achievement.

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No matter how big and strong you are... even Tyson said he was scared as hell walking to the ring. Everyone feels the pressure.

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People have built me up to be untouchable, unbeatable, invincible, and I'm not that. I am a man, and I am a winner, but that can change in a second.

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Boxing is the embodiment of who I am, but beyond that, this is a journey of the self, and my obsession to get the most from this short life.

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I want it all: I want the attention and live for the glory nights.

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I can be the nice family man at home, and then when I go to the gym, maybe sparring with someone, I switch into beast mode. It ain't pretty.

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I didn't make the most of school, but boxing has given me discipline.

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The way I meditate is by being organised. I can get real Zen if I go home and tidy the front room.

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Just set yourself a goal and try and stick to it. Because you'll always end up better than where you started.

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People are paying to see me. You've got to give something back.

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This is boxing, not tennis. Everyone likes a bit of rivalry, it makes for a good fight.

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I'll get seven hours sleep a night, but after breakfast, I'll have an hour just resting, to recover. In Spain they all have siestas, even businessmen.

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There are two types of warriors: the one that rides through on his horse and tries to slay everyone, and the sniper. I try to be more like the sniper. Bang. Bang. Bang. Break them down, shot by shot.

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Boxing's a sport that gives you licence to act like an idiot, I think.

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Don't worry about the title. Worry about what you've got to do today, tomorrow, the next day, and that title will be waiting for you.

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I realised that I could either fight and get into trouble on the street or I could fight and get paid in the ring. I chose the ring.

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The mental is more important than the physical. You know, that voice in your head telling you to give up if it gets tough. That's my main opponent - making sure that if your body wants to stop, your mind won't let you.

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What makes a champion great is how he dethrones the guy before him. Look at Mike Tyson against Trevor Berbick and how he crushed him. You have to rip the title away from him.

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