Quotes from Andre Ward

I don't come from a position that I am better than everybody; I come from a position that I had a tough upbringing. And I don't always highlight it, because I just never wanted to be that person with another rags to riches story.

I want to be able to look back and say that I stood where I was supposed to stand. I fought where I was supposed to fight, in the ring and out of the ring.

I got an old school coach who's more of a teacher than a coach.

I have never won big fights just doing one thing, being one-dimensional.

No disrespect, but I don't make decisions based on opinions.

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.

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.

I typically do the opposite of what people think I am going to do.

You're going to face adversity. It's not if - it's when.

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'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.

I'm a Christian who happens to be an athlete, not the other way around.

My mind-set is my major attribute.

People are entitled to their opinion. I respect them, but it doesn't mean they're right.

For me, it's about trying to be the best in a sport where there's little room for error.

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

My legacy is so, so important to me.

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