Jimi Manuwa Quotes

I'm not going to worry about any outside pressure or distractions or any of the things that comes with being the #1 pick. I know there is responsibility that comes with it, but I'm ready to get after it.

You have to finish the season strong and you have to come out ready to play regardless of the situation you're in.

I like my chances toe to toe with just about anybody.

I'm ready for every single match every single day.

The opponent never matters to me. That's something I've always said.

I'm a competitor. I never doubt myself.

When I step on the field, you know what you gonna get.

When I step in the ring, I bring everything I have.

What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.

You can't say what the outcome of a competition is going to be, so now I am ready to accept any result that comes my way, if I give my best shot.

When I'm down or maybe when it's close in the match, I feel like I'm still in it. I don't feel like I'm letting down. Mentally, I'm still really, really tough.

If you got anything to you at all as an athlete and a competitor, you don't care what the circumstances are. You still got competition.

My thing was play as hard as you can, don't be stupid, pay attention to details, and have enough guts in the clutch that you're not afraid to make a play. Some things I thought were important for a young man to know.

When I go out on court, I don't care what I look like. I don't care if I'm out of my bed as long as I win the match, and that's what I'm there for. It doesn't matter what I'm wearing, it doesn't matter what I look, it doesn't matter what my hair feels like. All I feel is the moment I have to play well, give my 100% and win the match.

Hewitt is such a fighter on the court; he never gives up. They all have qualities to beat him.

When I'm competing, I need to be strong.

Never played football, but I'm an athlete. I'm a competitor.

You know how a fighter always comes into the dressing room way before a fight? That's me - I'm like a fighter.

That is one of my greatest strengths. I am not afraid to face challenges or any matchup in the league.

I'm a football player and I have respect for every opponent, every defender and every team, but I'm not afraid of anyone and I'm not afraid to take them on and to make things happen.

After I get the belt, I will be well prepared to face anyone they put in front of me.

I want to fight only dangerous guys. Whenever I've done that in my career, I've stepped up and risen to the challenge.

As tired as I am, I can always go another round, and I feel the other guy can't.

I think that what we do out on the field is oftentimes a little bit better than what men do. I don't think that we flop around as much. I think we're tough. I mean, I've got battle wounds on my legs from the turf and sliding. And we're gritty. And we're feisty. And I think that I would never back down from a guy.

I'm not afraid of any competition. I'm not going to be intimidated by any player or team. That is fundamental in football if you want to do well.