Deontay Wilder Quotes

I think a fight with David Haye, even if he is not American, is going to give positive vibes about the heavyweight division for the American fans and fans worldwide.

I want to bring excitement back to the heavyweight division.

Boxing has lost its glamour and excitement. I'm going to bring it back.

I became a professional boxer because I want the attention and interest to come back to boxing. I want people interested in boxing. That's very important to me.

In the 1930s, in boxing, to be the heavyweight champion of the world was really, really big, people wanted to see the toughest guys. But what I've figured out now, in the '50s, '60s, boxing started to become more entertainment than sport.

People want to see Ronda Rousey because she is an attraction.

I was one of the most popular fighters of my era.

It's just such an addictive sport. Only now I can understand why ex-fighters come back. That addiction helps me set new goals and targets.

For sure, the UFC and MMA became way bigger than boxing.

There's not so many 'big names' in cruiserweight that would interest me.

I think boxing is on the rise because of what Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor did. I think they captured the time and made boxing cool again.

When I was a young boy, those 'Rocky' movies were my favorite, especially the wild and exciting endings. I loved those films; they inspired me to want to become a fighter.

They may be big in Switzerland, but so are yodellers, and nobody wants to watch them fight. Heavyweight title fights should be huge events, not an after-thought in a country most famous for producing Toblerones [chocolate].

If the boxers are a little more colorful, talk a little like I did and just do half as much as I did for boxing, it will be all right.

Even the president is watching the fight.

Sometimes it's boring because it takes time, but it's enjoyable. So beating up people for a living is really fun.

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.

I doubt Dereck Chisora can knock me out.

In general, I did what a lot of character actors do: I did it to get girls.

You never heard of any of the fighters [in heavyweight division]. It is very hard to watch. It upsets me to turn on my television set and never be able to look forward to a good fight in that weight class.

It depends on my promoter Bob Arum.

You've got to be a certain type of person to be a professional fighter. I prefer to do it for pretend.

Joe Calzaghe is next. If he gets himself out that armchair, gets himself back in the gym, let's have a fight for the British fans and the rest of the world.

I heard that I am crazy for taking this fight but I'm very excited about this chance. His manager is saying that I'm a 'dead man walking' but 'dead men' cannot have 'nightmares'.

I am the heavyweight champion of the world, and the greatest heavyweight you have seen for a long while. With Tyson on the card, it is definitely an added bonus because Lewis-Tyson on the same card would be a great doubleheader. This is what the fans want to see.