A Quote by Andre Ward
My question is why does every African American fighter have to be the villain?
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Now I'm with the American Top Team, I'm a better fighter, I'm a more patient fighter, I've improved in every aspect.
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There's no question that I'm African-American. OK? I'm a black man. We're not going to escape that.
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