“I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.”
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Famous Sugar Ray Leonard Quotes
“They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far.”
Source: The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring
“Generally, the more weight you put on, the less effective you are.”
“I want my fights to be seen as plays that have a beginning, a middle and an end”
“I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it.”
“No one but myself thought I could beat guys like Tommy Hearns or Roberto Duran”
“Before the start of the '76 Olympics, I'd had 160 amateur fights. I won 155 and lost five”
“Ali's belief in himself was something I picked up on, and it's become my own philosophy”
“Were all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people.”
“My ambition is not to be just a good fighter. I want to be great, something special.”
“Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he's a breath of fresh air for the sport.”
“Success is attaining your dream while helping others to benefit from that dream materializing.”
“We're all endowed with God-given talents. Mine happens to be hitting people in the head.”
“The only way for a fighter to get back in shape is to fight his way back.”