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Boxing Quotes

When I had a boxing match, all I wanted to do was put the guy on his back. That’s why I chose to chase after MMA Picture Quote #1

In a boxing match, the fighters absorb some vicious blows because they’re ready for them. And usually, the knockout punch is the one they didn’t see coming Picture Quote #1

I never boxed until 17 and a half, I was in the Olympics at 19, and I was world champion when I was 20. I never watched a boxing match life in my life. The only boxer I had ever heard of was Muhammad Ali Picture Quote #1

When you’re in a relationship, you’re always surrounded by a ring of circumstances... joined together by a wedding ring, or in a boxing ring Picture Quote #1

When you saw me in the boxing ring fighting, it wasn’t just so I could beat my opponent. My fighting had a purpose. I had to be successful in order to get people to listen to the things I had to say Picture Quote #1

My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons Picture Quote #1

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The religion is a personal thing in my life and fighting in the ring, it’s boxing. It’s my profession. God always gives me strength Picture Quote #1

Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There’s nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring Picture Quote #1

I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all my life. Boxing, kickboxing. I’m definitely not a fighter, but I defend my honor Picture Quote #1

The reality of growing up is we changed schools so many times, my brother was my best friend. We have a five-year age gap, and my brother inspired me. He started boxing, and I just want to show that I could do things better than him Picture Quote #1

My team members are Hector Soto, who is a boxing promoter and Vice-president of Miguel Cotto Promotions. He runs all my business. He was the person that my father left in charge of it all. Bryan Perez is my right-hand man Picture Quote #1

Democrats’ desperate attempt to focus on campaign finance reform instead of laws that may have been broken by the Clinton-Gore campaign is like Mike Tyson demanding a reform in boxing regulations after biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear Picture Quote #1

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The one thing I can’t get enough of is boxing. I love sparring in the ring or just doing the training, and it’s easily one of the most effective ways of keeping off fat Picture Quote #1

Cassius Clay must be beaten and the Black Muslims’ scourge removed from boxing Picture Quote #1

Earlier in my career, I never thought of boxing as a chess game, but I confirm that they are, in fact, very similar. You can plan your fights and strategy just like you would in chess Picture Quote #1

It’s less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game. You have to be skilled enough and have trained hard enough to know how many different ways you can counterattack in any situation, at any moment Picture Quote #1

When I left boxing in 1977 to be a preacher, I couldn’t make a fist after I learned about Jesus Christ Picture Quote #1

I’m a boxing junkie, a serial-killer junkie, and a classical guitar junkie. All of these guys are great, poetic references Picture Quote #1

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But boxing was my profession. I had to go back the second time because I was broke and I couldn’t just go and get a college degree and earn it. I had too many bills, too many families Picture Quote #1

With the advent of chivalry, the art of boxing waned. The evolution of feudal aristocracy, with other and widely different exercises, pastimes and weapons from those of the common people, made boxing unfashionable Picture Quote #1

I never compare myself to anybody. I don’t look at my accomplishments compared to anyone. I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished in boxing Picture Quote #1

I grew up playing everything from rugby, football, baseball, volleyball, bike races and boxing. I tried martial arts, loved to ride horses and I’m the youngest of three brothers, so it was a fiercely competitive family Picture Quote #1

In The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing, David Scott addresses the daunting task of establishing a groundwork for the aesthetics of boxing-and succeeds with consummate authority. . . . In Scott’s incisive blend of art history, sociology, and sports writing, he makes a daring and original statement about fighters and the artists who enshrined them Picture Quote #1

Aside from a handful of guys boxing is missing the good trainers, that’s why our sport is so in the air now because we don’t have people who have the capability to not only train fighters but also train and create decent respectable citizens of the world Picture Quote #1

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Kids will come into my boxing gym with no discipline, and then you teach them how to focus and love what they’re doing, which then travels outside into their home and work life Picture Quote #1

Boxing is going to have to catch up with the kind of things UFC is doing. They’re getting left behind Picture Quote #1

I like doing very high action things. Running, boxing, a lot of free weights. They’re not heavy. I eat what I want, really, because I think that while you’re working out you can eat better Picture Quote #1

People don’t realize what they had till it’s gone. Like President Kennedy, there was no one like him, the Beatles, and my man Elvis Presley. I was the Elvis of boxing Picture Quote #1

I’ve fought everybody without ducking anyone. I have beaten 10 undefeated guys, and I never was comparing myself to the greatest in the sport. I was not thinking of breaking any records. I’m just enjoying my time in boxing Picture Quote #1

Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I’m not treating my opponent like my enemy. We’re doing a job to entertain people Picture Quote #1

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When I had a boxing match, all I wanted to do was put the guy on his back. That’s why I chose to chase after MMA. (Boxing Quotes) In a boxing match, the fighters absorb some vicious blows because they’re ready for them. And usually, the knockout punch is the one they didn’t see coming. (Boxing Quotes) I never boxed until 17 and a half, I was in the Olympics at 19, and I was world champion when I was 20. I never watched a boxing match life in my life. The only boxer I had ever heard of was Muhammad Ali. (Boxing Quotes) When you’re in a relationship, you’re always surrounded by a ring of circumstances... joined together by a wedding ring, or in a boxing ring. (Boxing Quotes) When you saw me in the boxing ring fighting, it wasn’t just so I could beat my opponent. My fighting had a purpose. I had to be successful in order to get people to listen to the things I had to say. (Boxing Quotes) My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons. (Boxing Quotes) The religion is a personal thing in my life and fighting in the ring, it’s boxing. It’s my profession. God always gives me strength. (Boxing Quotes) Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There’s nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring. (Boxing Quotes) I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all my life. Boxing, kickboxing. I’m definitely not a fighter, but I defend my honor. (Boxing Quotes) The reality of growing up is we changed schools so many times, my brother was my best friend. We have a five-year age gap, and my brother inspired me. He started boxing, and I just want to show that I could do things better than him. (Boxing Quotes) My team members are Hector Soto, who is a boxing promoter and Vice-president of Miguel Cotto Promotions. He runs all my business. He was the person that my father left in charge of it all. Bryan Perez is my right-hand man. (Boxing Quotes) Democrats’ desperate attempt to focus on campaign finance reform instead of laws that may have been broken by the Clinton-Gore campaign is like Mike Tyson demanding a reform in boxing regulations after biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear. (Boxing Quotes) The one thing I can’t get enough of is boxing. I love sparring in the ring or just doing the training, and it’s easily one of the most effective ways of keeping off fat. (Boxing Quotes) Cassius Clay must be beaten and the Black Muslims’ scourge removed from boxing (Boxing Quotes) Earlier in my career, I never thought of boxing as a chess game, but I confirm that they are, in fact, very similar. You can plan your fights and strategy just like you would in chess. (Boxing Quotes) It’s less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game. You have to be skilled enough and have trained hard enough to know how many different ways you can counterattack in any situation, at any moment. (Boxing Quotes) When I left boxing in 1977 to be a preacher, I couldn’t make a fist after I learned about Jesus Christ. (Boxing Quotes) I’m a boxing junkie, a serial-killer junkie, and a classical guitar junkie. All of these guys are great, poetic references. (Boxing Quotes) But boxing was my profession. I had to go back the second time because I was broke and I couldn’t just go and get a college degree and earn it. I had too many bills, too many families. (Boxing Quotes) With the advent of chivalry, the art of boxing waned. The evolution of feudal aristocracy, with other and widely different exercises, pastimes and weapons from those of the common people, made boxing unfashionable. (Boxing Quotes) I never compare myself to anybody. I don’t look at my accomplishments compared to anyone. I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished in boxing. (Boxing Quotes) I grew up playing everything from rugby, football, baseball, volleyball, bike races and boxing. I tried martial arts, loved to ride horses and I’m the youngest of three brothers, so it was a fiercely competitive family. (Boxing Quotes) In The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing, David Scott addresses the daunting task of establishing a groundwork for the aesthetics of boxing-and succeeds with consummate authority. . . . In Scott’s incisive blend of art history, sociology, and sports writing, he makes a daring and original statement about fighters and the artists who enshrined them. (Boxing Quotes) Aside from a handful of guys boxing is missing the good trainers, that’s why our sport is so in the air now because we don’t have people who have the capability to not only train fighters but also train and create decent respectable citizens of the world. (Boxing Quotes) Kids will come into my boxing gym with no discipline, and then you teach them how to focus and love what they’re doing, which then travels outside into their home and work life. (Boxing Quotes) Boxing is going to have to catch up with the kind of things UFC is doing. They’re getting left behind. (Boxing Quotes) I like doing very high action things. Running, boxing, a lot of free weights. They’re not heavy. I eat what I want, really, because I think that while you’re working out you can eat better. (Boxing Quotes) People don’t realize what they had till it’s gone. Like President Kennedy, there was no one like him, the Beatles, and my man Elvis Presley. I was the Elvis of boxing. (Boxing Quotes) I’ve fought everybody without ducking anyone. I have beaten 10 undefeated guys, and I never was comparing myself to the greatest in the sport. I was not thinking of breaking any records. I’m just enjoying my time in boxing. (Boxing Quotes) Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I’m not treating my opponent like my enemy. We’re doing a job to entertain people. (Boxing Quotes)

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