Joseph Benavidez Quotes

I, personally, would be shocked if we went to the end of the tape now and I didn't have at least one... Look, even if I don't get one directly, eventually they're just going to have to give me one when I get old. So no matter how you slice it, I'm getting one.

Listen, I believe I should be winning Sport Personality of the Year because if it's about sporting achievements and it's about personality, then I'm a winner hands down.

For me, to get any match is fine. For me to be thrown right into the mix and be named No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship is a blessing.

I don't like talking about not getting what you deserve, because that has no part to play in football. You get what you get.

Any time you get a title shot, you always try to wait for it the best you can.

As a challenger, I need and want to fight some people because that would give me the opportunity to get to the title shot.

I'm not worried about trying to guarantee a fight for the belt, because that's automatic; it will happen.

I want to prove myself and get in talks for a title shot. It's hard because people don't want to risk themselves against me.

I'd much rather be in this position where people might be talking about me as a contender than turning up and sort of being a no-show.

It is clear I have enough qualities to be in the starting XI of Liverpool. But when you never get a real chance, it's difficult.

All I care is I've got the belt.

I'm world champion, so if I'm not ready for another fighter at 154, I don't deserve to be world champion. That's the way I look at it and what I firmly believe.

Whoever gains the palm by merit, let him hold it.

I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.

Merit, God knows, is very little rewarded.

My main goal is I want to win a ring.

Winning a trophy is important for your mentality.

In the UFC, nothing is guaranteed. Anything can happen when it comes to getting a title shot.

It is about winning a trophy. It doesn't make any difference to me who lifts it; I would just rather win.

When I first got two stars, I didn't think I deserved it. Now I have three I think I am worthy.

I like him as a guy, but I'm going to knock him out - Roy Jones is just a prop in a fairytale ending to a great career for me.

If you get an opportunity to win any silverware you take it.

I want to defend and put my title on the line as much as possible. If the top in the division are ready to try to come and take my belt - and the key word is 'try' - I'm ready to give them that opportunity.

I am thankful for this title of champion emeritus and proud I never lost my title.

I had to ask myself if the reason I had never asked to direct before was because I really didn't want to, or because I didn't think I deserved a spot at the table.