Boxing Quotes

This fight isn't about boxing, it's something deeper than that.

I didn't push Cory. I wanted him to decide if he wanted to go into boxing and he did. Can't blame it on me.

I liked that title. I didn't want to lose it to anybody, but if I had to lose it, I'm glad I lost it to you. You're a good fighter and gonna be a great champ.

I've been a boxing fan ever since I was a kid.

But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club.

Dempsey himself said you only spend so much time in the spotlight before they change the bulb. He had a very clever way with words.

I knew real show business from my father, who had been an actor since he left the world of boxing.

I was drawn to boxing because I got beat up as a kid. I was the kid with the piano books in a New York neighbourhood.

I think I might've turned 39, look like I turned 29, feel like I turned about 19.

I'd say the most memorable thing for me was my dedication and motivation in how I got so involved in boxing.

[Cus D'Amato] told me, 'You're the type of guy who has to be hurt to learn.' I'm pissed off today because he was right about everything.

I want fifteen referees at this fight…because there ain’t no one man who can keep up with the pace I’m gonna set except me

People say it's a movie about boxing, but... I don't agree at all. I don't think it's a movie about boxing. Boxing is like a platform. It's just a stage where this is played out.

I know I got it made while the masses of black people are catchin' hell, but as long as they ain't free, I ain't free.

As much as I love boxing, I hate it. And as much as I hate it, I love it.

There's only one rule anyone connected with boxing must keep in mind - everything you here in boxing is a lie.

Some say Hollywood movies that are made about boxing are just metaphors for other things, I think I've made one that's actually about boxing and not a metaphor.

I've always wanted to do a boxing movie.

I think my grandmother saw my potential first. When I was young, I told her, 'I think I should get a job.' She said, 'No, just keep boxing.'

Asking the legal system to resolve divorce is like asking a boxing coach to be our marriage counselor.

Give your main clause a little space. Prose is not like boxing; the skilled writer deliberately telegraphs his punch, knowing that the reader wants to take the message directly on the chin.

So when do I meet the champ?

I love to hit people. I love to.

When my title was taken away boxing died.

I think on balance, Don King has been bad for boxing. I think he's done some very good things and I think he did a heck of a job of promoting Ali but I think I could have promoted Ali.

Sugar Ray Robinson was at the top of the boxing world during the 1950's when it seemed that he would either win or lose the championship about every three or four months.

If you're going to succeed, you've got to be like one of those punch-drunk fighters in the old Warner Bros. boxing pictures: too stupid to fall down, you just keep slugging and stay on your feet.

I want someone to attack me. No weapons. Just me and him. I like to beat men and beat them bad

I give them the head, choke them, hit them in the balls.You'rehting, not playing the piano, you know

I've seen Dempsey fight and I was impressed with his lack of knowledge.

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

Telling the truth is the funniest joke in the world.

I love boxing! Working out is calming and helps clear my mind.

I always bring out the best in men I fight, but Joe Frazier, I'll tell the world right now, brings out the best in me. I'm gonna tell ya, that's one helluva man, and God bless him

My power is discombobulatingly devastating. It's ludricrous these mortals even attempt to enter my realm.

Eat your words! Eat your words! I am the greatest.

Muhammad Ali was the kind of guy you either loved or hated, but you wanted to see him. I happen to really love him. He brought boxing to another level and always made you laugh.

All of the sports have a safety net, but boxing is the only sport that has none.

I've been boxing ever since I was 16. I love surprising people who think a short, blond girl can't fight! Just because I look a certain way doesn't mean I'm weak.

Anybody can be hurt. This is boxing.

What I know about Mike Tyson, I see in the boxing ring. As far as all of the gossip stuff that I hear about him, I know first hand to take that with a grain of salt.

The world championship is a disputed title. You've got a situation like boxing. Speaking as a member of the chess world, it's extremely undignified.

Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly.

Some people who love boxing might love Mike Tyson, but people outside of the sport are generally repulsed by him and therefore, repulsed by the sport.

I earned a black belt when I was in high school. And I did a lot of boxing and full contact karate in college.

Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.

I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.

I was painfully initiated into boxing, because the guys I fought were a lot bigger than me.

I only read the Holy Koran, the Bible and the sports pages

Boxing is show-business with blood.