A biography for Jared Cannonierhasn’t been written yet.
“I don't care what people say. I don't care what people do. As long as they are not getting in the way of me doing my thing, we ain't got no problems.”
“All I have to do is be the best version of myself. And that's going to be enough to fight and win a UFC title from Israel Adesanya.”
“It's not fun working 10 hours a day and then going to try and train at night.”
“Knowledge, wisdom is the deciding factor in everything you do in life.”
“I look at things differently than most other people.”
“My second fight at light heavyweight was against Glover Teixeira, who was ranked No. 3 in the division.”
“Anybody is beatable. I'm beatable.”
“You have to go out there each time and perform.”
“Anybody is capable of finishing anybody. In this sport anybody is capable of getting a finish. That's only a matter of how. Can we create those moments?”
“It's definitely a nudge for your ego when you realize, 'Hey, I've only lost to champions and former champions and, you know, title challengers,' and stuff like that.”
“My focus is training and being better every day.”
“I've said it before, the way things are going for me in my career, it's only a matter of time before I get a title shot.”
“God has blessed me with a wonderful family and a wonderful career with the FAA.”
“I take cues from different martial arts and I switch stances. So, that doubles the number of attacks I have. The more weapons in my arsenal, the more likely I am to be able to adapt to more situations.”
“I'm not out here doing commercials or anything like that. Nobody's asking me to be in the next Marvel movie.”
“The only thing people can do when they get on top is hold me down. As soon as they gain leverage to land some shots, I'm getting up.”
“My physical therapist is awesome; he's doing a hell of a job.”
“You can't be sitting there looking and admiring your work. The fight ain't over until the fight's over.”
“Especially if I eat dairy, I feel more congested. I feel more fatigued after I've eaten steak. I feel heavy, a little bit more sluggish.”
“Youth doesn't equate to wisdom.”