Derrick Lewis Quotes

Derrick Lewis

Profession : Athlete

Birth : February 7, 1985

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.

Derrick Lewis

For sure, I would love to fight in Houston.

Derrick Lewis

This heavyweight division, it takes just one punch for anyone. It doesn't matter how hard you train or what.

Derrick Lewis

I just like being in fun fights.

Derrick Lewis

I hate being in boring fights. It frustrates me.

Derrick Lewis

You have 20 fights, you should know what it takes to get yourself ready. If you don't feel like you're ready, you let your coach know 'hey we need to work on a little bit more of this.'

Derrick Lewis

I just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.

Derrick Lewis

I believe I get the belt then I'll get the money. I'm not trying to be the best fighter in the world. It's all about the cheddar.

Derrick Lewis

I wanted to start in boxing, but you have to train a little harder to be a boxer. A lot of those guys can take punches. MMA, you only have to hit someone so hard to knock them out.

Derrick Lewis

My heart outweighs all the talent. If they've got more talent, I believe that my heart will still overcome that. You've got to have heart to step inside the octagon anyway.

Derrick Lewis

I have a couple of properties. Bought some houses and just rent them out.

Derrick Lewis

I've been in that situation many times before - where I'm losing and I have to knock a guy out.

Derrick Lewis

It's all the stuff I've been through in my life. From family struggles, people doubting me, things I went through as a child and going to prison, they all played a factor in who I am today. It really made me a better person. Going through those situations can make or break you as a human being.

Derrick Lewis

I know I only need one punch to knock any guy out.

Derrick Lewis

I throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.

Derrick Lewis

I've been in that situation three or four times before where I'm losing the fight - the fight seems almost over with - and I knew I had to finish him and stop playing possum as much.

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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.

Derrick Lewis

I really don't like watching women fights.

Derrick Lewis

Whatever the UFC wants to pay me for, that's fine.

Derrick Lewis

I really don't punch with my left hand anyways.

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