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

It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.

I do feel at times like I'm always proving myself. But I also feel that I'm proven. I've proven I can get to the mountaintop.

I still don't think the world has seen the best Andre Ward. Initially, I just wanted to get in there and win.

Dad couldn't train me. He was too high-strung, like, 'Throw your jab!' and I'd start crying.

There is no disgrace in being knocked down, there is only shame in not getting back up; never quit!