Opponent Quotes · Page 18

I come in the ring to feel, check, and see my opponent. Then I understand him and understand the fight.

— Vasyl Lomachenko

I get a lot of front ball in a position that, normally, the opponent's defense is making the move outwards, and our…

— Fabinho

I just want to dominate. When I say dominate, I'm talking about me getting a finish or me breaking my opponent. When…

— Dillon Danis

“One thing that makes aikido is so powerful, it utilizes power of opponents to win the fight.”

— Toba Beta

If my opponent wants to think of me as a dunker, it's just gonna shock them more when I show them another…

— Zion Williamson

I like the octagon because there are no corners; there is nowhere for my opponent to go.

— Wanderlei Silva

To be a great NFL player, you have to know what your opponent is doing, not just opposite your position but what…

— Michael Sam

Your greatest opponent always brings the best out of you.

— Terrell Suggs

Every fight, I train for the opponent very hard and smart.

— Derek Brunson

It is special to win any game, regardless of the opponent.

— Hulk

You always have to put pressure on an opponent.

— Georginio Wijnaldum

I don't respect any opponent when I'm in the ring.

— Marcos Maidana

Fighting your opponent's strengths is the key, you frustrate them on what they have best.

— Jessica Andrade

Messi can get around his opponent in just a square meter. Ronaldo needs more space.

— Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

I think the No. 1 bum opponent is Kevin Lee.

— Islam Makhachev

You know, boxing is one-on-one. You look your opponent in the eyes and there are a lot of rules and and there…

— Michele Lamy

If I ever spat at an opponent, I'd never be able to show my face to my family ever again.

— Arjen Robben

I never run away from any opponent.

— Julio Cesar Chavez Sr

The aim of tai chi is not to strike first to gain dominance over an opponent, but to wait and hit at…

— Guo Guangchang

Glover Teixeira is a phenomenal opponent.

— Jon Jones

In the years since he came on the scene as the author of a best-selling memoir, Vance has transformed himself from a…

— Jamelle Bouie

You have to think tactically and you can't just go in and swing against the first best opponent.

— Alexander Gustafsson

I am not the kind of person who always hopes for the easiest opponent.

— Mats Hummels

I think any player would say that they want their coaches' respect, they want their teammates' respect, and they want their opponent…

— Jason Witten

Germany are a tough opponent. They are quick and break on the counter at speed, and they are bursting with confidence.

— Jesus Navas