“People don't realize I tore my rotator cuff when I was 12 or 13. At th...” — Andre Ward Quote

“People don't realize I tore my rotator cuff when I was 12 or 13. At that time, being so young, we decided just to not have surgery.”

“From my position, obviously I want to maximise my potential and go as far as I can go and as high as I can go, but I'm not chasing fame. I get enough of that.”

“I don't necessarily think fighters should fight killers every time, but at some point in time, fighters should be fighting the best in their division, period.”

“If someone was having some surgery that was going to put them out for three months, it's something you should consider, with a man or a woman. What is the impact of having the C.E.O. or visionary out for three months?”

“I'd never say no to surgery in the future, because I feel like, as I get older, I'm going to face temptation more.”

“I want to encourage the families and parents that are out there to understand this is not normal to have a surgery at 14 or 15 years old.”