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Famous Sugar Ray Leonard Quotes
“Boxing brings out my aggressive instinct, not necessarily a killer instinct.”
“Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.”
“I was painfully initiated into boxing, because the guys I fought were a lot bigger than me.”
“I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.”
“They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far.”
“Generally, the more weight you put on, the less effective you are.”
“I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it.”
“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.”
“Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he's a breath of fresh air for the sport.”