Andre Ward
Andre Ward

It's not just fleet of foot or speed. It's about who gets caught and gets knocked out.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
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
Andre Ward

Going through a long legal battle is not what you sign up for as a fighter.

Andre Ward
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
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
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

I know I'm a good fighter, probably a great fighter. I've fought the best in the world since I was a kid, and I've been fortunate to come out on top.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

People don't realize I tore my rotator cuff when I was 12 or 13. At that time, being so young, we decided just to not have surgery.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

Once you go up in weight, I will never go down; you just don't do it.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

I'm a very respectful fighter, I don't get out of character and start talking crazy, but if you don't want to fight a fighter, or you don't think it's a good style, or it's just not time, then say that.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

Pilates is phenomenal.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

More time than not, athletes, specifically fighters, have a 15 or 20-year career, and unfortunately, we end up right where we started when it's over. All we have is maybe a round of applause when we walk in a room - Hey, there's the champ! That's great; I want that, but I've got to have something tangible to show for it, too.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

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

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

I spar with Nick and Nate Diaz... those boys know what they're doing; they can throw their hands.

Andre Ward
Andre Ward

I see sometimes how guys may make a buffoon of themselves to sell a few more tickets. They create this image, and when it's all said and done, it's like everything falls out from under them. They have no stability. I never wanted to be one of those guys.